Columnists

Mother-in-law shows signs of problems

DEAR ABBY: I am fortunate to have a great relationship with my in-laws. We live half a continent apart, so…

June 8, 2024

Durango Chamber of Commerce: A catalyst for local business growth and advocacy

Kim Oyler Durango is fortunate to have many valuable organizations working together to support local business, and today, I’d like…

June 8, 2024

Opinion

‘Always at the mercy of prejudice and bigotry’

cca Unhoused, transient, vagrant or bum. Pick whichever term feels best for you. It makes no difference, our health and…

June 7, 2024

Dear Abby

Flirtation with past endangers present

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a wonderful man for 17 years. Recently, I reconnected online with an old…

June 7, 2024

Opinion

‘No intention of raging against my aging’

Charles Blow, New York Timesdu1-i-syn As Evelyn Couch said to Ninny Threadgoode in Fannie Flagg’s “Fried Green Tomatoes at the…

June 7, 2024

From the Extension Office

Routines enhance well-being, including routine fun

We’ve slipped into the first week of June and school’s officially out for summer. Sleepovers, lazy mornings, lemonade stands and…

June 5, 2024

Authentic Aging

Narrowing and simplifying in our later years

A dear friend I’ve known for 30 years has moved to Santa Fe and now no longer answers his phone.…

June 5, 2024

Creating Community

Embracing lived experience: A win-win for everyone

Scott Smith Our Own Lives is a new nonprofit in Southwest Colorado and will serve people with intellectual and developmental…

June 5, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Salt Lake City bluegrass comes to Durango

Many bluegrass bands are born from a bluegrass pick. It’s a story this column has referenced in the past: the…

June 4, 2024

Dear Abby

Despite girlfriend, man remains married

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my partner, “Hank,” for 25 years, but although he is legally separated, he is…

June 4, 2024

Dear Abby

Ex still devastated by betrayal

DEAR ABBY: I still obsess over my first love, even though we broke up 21 years ago. We grew up…

June 4, 2024

Action Line

For your health, better take this dining advice

Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, left, has some opinions about restaurants and hats. Maybe you’ll stay healthier by doing…

June 3, 2024

Opinion

‘More difficult to be Jewish than ever before’

cca My friends in Durango ask me what it’s like to be Jewish. I explain about growing up in Kansas…

June 2, 2024

Opinion

‘Citizenship Act’s most important aspect – right to vote’ for Native Americans

cca cca In 1948, after serving in World War II, Miguel Trujillo from Isleta Pueblo in New Mexico entered the…

June 2, 2024

Dear Abby

Boyfriend kept kids’ ages secret

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my man for seven years. When we got serious, he told me he had…

May 31, 2024

Opinion

‘Wildlife not private property of lion, bobcat trophy hunters’

cca Andrew Carpenter (“Hunting, a valuable tool in managing lions” on May 14) believes Coloradans aren’t smart enough to have…

May 31, 2024

Creating Community

Featured clinic programs at La Plata County Public Health Department

The La Plata County Public Health Department’s clinic offers a variety of services and programs to promote the health of…

May 30, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Taylor Neal, a DIY musician

Music is important. That’s a general statement that many could and would agree with, but for people like Taylor Neal,…

May 29, 2024

Talk about Town

D&SNG railroad wins ‘Most Scenic Train Ride’

other Colorado railroads appeared on the list

May 28, 2024

Dear Abby

In-law ‘forgets’ promise made to widow

DEAR ABBY: I am a widow. I supported my husband during our entire marriage with no help from his wealthy…

May 28, 2024

Dear Abby

Girlfriend doesn’t need to attend every event

DEAR ABBY: My son is a sophomore in college. He has been dating a girl he met at school for…

May 28, 2024

Sports

Column: DHS track and field is in good hands with underclassmen

Upperclassmen showed them the way

May 28, 2024

Opinion

‘When we take the “I” out of legislating, using “we” instead, we proved we can get a lot done’

We. We accomplished a lot this year – our bipartisan success happened because we communicated, compromised and collectively decided how…

May 28, 2024

Action Line

Durango: Where every day is a holiday …?

An eternal “Happy Holidays” from the good folks at the Crossroads Center. (Cal N. Durr) Dear Action Line: At the…

May 27, 2024