Columnists

A fishy tale: The one that got away was ‘thiiiis big’

Keith Wegen exults in his 21½-inch brown trout during Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado’s Dos Mosca Fly-Fishing Tournament…

August 9, 2013

Downtown Lowdown

The ‘Wheel’ keeps Texas swing rolling

It is celebrated by diehard fans and pockets of bands around the country eking out a living, which has been…

August 8, 2013

On the Run

Father, son share passion for ultrarunning

A competitive ultrarunner since 1996, Harry has competed in dozens of races and continues to enjoy running long distances although,…

August 8, 2013

Durango Nature Studies

Bluegrass and songbirds – the music of summer

Since its beginning in the back of the Smiley Building five years ago, the festival has grown in size and…

August 7, 2013

From the Extension Office

Celebrate our heritage, culture at the fair

Airlines have taught us that if we actually wind up at our final destination, close to being on time and…

August 7, 2013

Your Ecological House

You can’t have too much mulch in your garden

– Popular conservationists’ motto Even though it’s midsummer and your vegetable garden is already growing, it’s not too late to…

August 7, 2013

Columnists

Hot band from Big Easy makes good times roll

In the mood for a Big Easy evening are, from left, Jim and Barb Altree and Paula and Stan Schler,…

August 6, 2013

From our Congressman

Get involved to keep Colo. the land of opportunities

All of this reminds me of the many hard-working people in Southwest Colorado for whom summer’s not as much a…

August 6, 2013

Clubhouse Porch

From the juniors to the seniors, golf is alive and well

It must have been a junior clinic because some of the young golfers were no taller than knee high to…

August 6, 2013

Bottom Line

Numbers don’t lie, but they’re not the whole story

She finished 12th in her first marathon, the 2011 ING New York City Marathon. She is a Nike-funded professional athlete.…

August 5, 2013

You call that art

I’m willing to try anything once, including acting

OK, so I suppose by definition, I am a journalist of sorts, but the impact I have logging the goings-on…

August 5, 2013

Action Line

Despite sign, chamber doesn’t handle sewage

Though neighbors in Santa Rita Park, there is no connection between the place to get tourist information and an RV…

August 4, 2013

La Plata Health Watch

HPV vaccine a safe way to prevent cancer

Imagine that you could create a safe, effective vaccine to protect children from a cancer-causing agent that nearly every person…

August 4, 2013

To Protect and Serve

Law enforcement dedicates many hours to Redwine case

I do want to talk about this tragedy and the ensuing investigation into what has happened to Dylan. As many…

August 3, 2013

Creating Community

Adults, like kids, should be getting vaccinations

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, reminding us that we all need vaccines throughout our lives. The need for immunizations…

August 3, 2013

The Travel Troubleshooter

Don’t tempt fate: Confirm your hotel reservation

But it didn’t make sense to the Driftwood Inn, a budget hotel that decorates its rooms with flotsam and other…

August 3, 2013

Serving Veterans

Disability benefits forms streamline process

DBQs allow veterans and service members to have more control over the disability claims process by giving them the option…

August 3, 2013

Adventures in Motherhood

On river trip, going with the flow helps clear the mind

While Rose’s highest goal for herself on the river trip was swim splash shriek snack, Col finagled himself into the…

August 3, 2013

From our Congressman

From Boxers to business, it was a new century

Durangoans and others followed this revolt and military campaign with great interest. Welcome to the 20th century and the emergence…

August 3, 2013

From our Congressman

Thinking of running for the board?

The director districts coming up for re-election are: B, C, D, E, F and G. For more information about the…

August 3, 2013

From our Congressman

School District 9-R

Candidates needed for six seats on the school board

August 3, 2013

From our Congressman

Consider both risks and benefits of using plastic bags

Rather than dictating that the 10-cent charge be enforced, the City Council should address the issue as a benefit/risk trade-off…

August 3, 2013

Neighbors

Recovering from this year, counting down to next

Guest virtuoso violinist Rachel Barton-Pine plays her own variations on “Happy Birthday to You” in honor of Music in the…

August 2, 2013

Downtown Lowdown

Thom Chacon is a selective undercard

Many I’ve seen, and many I haven’t. As for the ones I haven’t seen, it isn’t because I ignore them,…

August 1, 2013