Columnists

Downtown Lowdown

Victor Wooten is a most entertaining music instructor

The five-time Grammy winner, known mostly as the bass player for Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, also has a successful…

May 2, 2013

Flies & Lies

OMG, fly-fishing needs to expand beyond OWG

Robert Younghanz, aka The Bug Guy, put on two events to educate the rank beginner to the most advanced fly-fisherman…

May 1, 2013

Bear Smart

The bears are back; here are some reminders

With the warmer weather comes talk of planting gardens, building chicken coops, outdoor composting, setting out hummingbird feeders, putting up…

April 30, 2013

Your Ecological House

It measures up: Community solar’s just right

So she tasted the porridge from the second bowl. “This porridge is too cold,” she said. So she tasted the…

April 30, 2013

From the Extension Office

Students talk about benefits of 4-H before moving on

The La Plata County 4-H program is very excited to celebrate the accomplishments of some of our best members. This…

April 30, 2013

Money Savvy

Graduating to financial independence

Today, I want to help college seniors – and any of you looking for financial stability – get started on…

April 30, 2013

From our Congressman

Education, school safety, events dominate last weeks of session

First and foremost, I would like to congratulate the class of 2013, and in particular, the Fort Lewis College graduating…

April 30, 2013

From our Congressman

With elections, forests, vets, final week should be busy

I have several bills still being heard in committees in the Senate. One of these bills would provide state payment…

April 30, 2013

Durango School News

Honor teachers, staff members all of next week

The week of May 6 marks Teacher Appreciation Week across the U.S. I encourage that this recognition include all staff…

April 30, 2013

La Plata Health Watch

This juice may be hazardous to your health, well-being

Most often, all they may know is that someone needs help. Such was the case when our receptionist transferred a…

April 28, 2013

Stewards of the Land

Homeowners’ wildfire-preparedness efforts pay off

Thinning of the trees next to the road gave firefighters a larger and safer space to take an offensive stance…

April 27, 2013

What's up in Durango Skies

Galaxies are plentiful, but which is which?

Unfortunately, fuzzy blotches are all that one can typically see without either photographic assistance, or a bigger scope. With practice,…

April 27, 2013

Action Line

Garage ownership has no bearing on ursine study

The city of Durango conducts a variety of experiments. For instance, it’s currently trying to determine if there’s a link…

April 27, 2013

John Peel

At your service: One smart, sturdy, black dog

The stocky black Labrador retriever mix heads directly to the pencil and takes it in his mouth. “Give,” Noah says,…

April 27, 2013

Creating Community

Simple formula can lead to extraordinary success

Urbandu1-i-syn Chances are you don’t him because his current school is in Wilmington, Del. However, you probably know other educators…

April 27, 2013

From our Congressman

Freedom and safety

Security for large events a balancing act with multiple factors

April 27, 2013

Policy and Politics

Durango’s hockey family is a smelly, close-knit community

Once the awkwardness of standing up on skates while ensconced in 23 pounds of stinky gear and warding off equally…

April 27, 2013

Population Matters

Help stop the slaughter by keeping your cat indoors

Can these lovable pets be a hazard here in the United States? Do they cause any problems with wildlife in…

April 27, 2013

Neighbors

Kindness and tolerance, Beautifully Made

Elisabeth Schwartz, 16, founder of Beautifully Made, spoke about her organization’s mission to shine a light on the problem and…

April 26, 2013

Downtown Lowdown

Music choices should be matters of ‘and,’ not ‘or’

Options are great, especially when the options are unique. In this case, one involves a classic country musician in the…

April 25, 2013

From the Extension Office

My favorite month? Definitely not April

Both kids quickly said December as their No. 1 favorite. Perhaps it’s because that’s typically the first day of skiing…

April 24, 2013

Thinking Green

Hermosa watershed plan a ‘beautiful’ thing

Whether you are looking north up the Animas Valley toward the red cliffs dotted with green ponderosa pines, along the…

April 24, 2013

From our Congressman

Much remains on plate as session begins to wrap up

This has been an exciting week at work. As you may know, I’ve had the opportunity to vote on many…

April 23, 2013

From our Congressman

First year working as aide is contentious, hard work

Cutterdu1-i-syn Gun control, civil unions, school refinance, renewable energy, Medicaid expansion, single-payer health care, repeal of the death penalty, comprehensive…

April 23, 2013