Columnists

Opinion

What sentencing would look like if Trump found guilty

cca For all the attention to the unfolding trial of Donald Trump in Manhattan, there has been surprisingly little of…

April 19, 2024

Opinion

‘Chasin’ fur’ in Wyoming: ‘Eliminate predator zone, strengthen cruelty laws’

cca It’s legal in Wyoming to chase coyotes and run over them with snowmobiles, but recently, a man used his…

April 19, 2024

What's Up Downtown

Spring Rewards and more

The Durango Business Improvement District reminds you that the Spring Rewards promotion is underway. BID has nearly $11,000 to give…

April 17, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Seth Mulder & Midnight Run taking stage at Bluegrass Meltdown

North Dakota isn’t really a state known for its bluegrass music. While there are pockets of the genre just about…

April 17, 2024

Dear Abby

Romance between relatives upsets friends

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend, “Kevin,” lost his wife three years ago. He’s currently in a relationship with his…

April 17, 2024

Strength in Well-being

The key to long-term weight maintenance: Reverse dieting

After reaching your desired weight, the journey to maintaining a healthy lifestyle continues beyond the scale. One strategy often overlooked…

April 17, 2024

What's up in Durango Skies

Sunspots and Prominences

Greetings, stargazers. The total eclipse happened. I was lucky enough to be able to get to it and avoid the…

April 15, 2024

Gulliford's Travels

Morley Nelson, birds of prey, and Snake River Canyon

Painting of Morley Nelson looking over the Birds of Prey Snake River National Conservation Area which he vigorously campaigned for.…

April 15, 2024

Action Line

Deer beloved? Not always around Durango

Mule deer search for food near 32nd Street and East Fourth Avenue in August. While deer in Durango-proper appear relatively…

April 15, 2024

Opinion

‘Disappointed’ Adventure Inn deal for bridge housing fell through

cca I was disappointed that the proposed purchase of the Adventure Inn in Durango had fallen through, as reported in…

April 14, 2024

Opinion

Patriotism: ‘Working to live up to ideals country founded on’

cca I see many people proclaiming themselves to be patriots. They wear the American Flag lapel pin. They may have…

April 14, 2024

Stewards of the Land

Creating More “Stewards of the Lands” through SJMA’s Visitor Centers

As a conversation starter, often visitors or folks who have recently moved here ask “Where are you from?” or “How…

April 14, 2024

Dear Abby

Relationship hits two years without meetup

DEAR ABBY: I am a gay man who matched with another guy on a dating site two years ago this…

April 13, 2024

From the Extension Office

Date marking on food is misleading, but the nose knows

There comes a time in every kitchen when you’re faced with the question, “Does this smell bad?” Without hesitation, I…

April 12, 2024

Columnists

Our Own Lives a new way to build community

Warm weather, barbecues, playing in the local rivers and lakes, hiking, biking and launching a new way to build community!…

April 12, 2024

Opinion

Let’s play climate change game: ‘Adapt/Move/Die’

Let’s play a game, the climate-change game that every living thing on Earth has no choice but to play, starting…

April 12, 2024

Dear Abby

25-year marriage in intimacy-free zone

DEAR ABBY: I’m in a sexless 25-year marriage. It was not always this way, but any intimacy has been over…

April 11, 2024

Dear Abby

Grandma not allowed to hold baby

DEAR ABBY: My oldest daughter, “Kate,” is 22. Her baby is now 6 months old. She is the first grandchild…

April 11, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Ragwater to hold record-release concert

It was a little more than two decades ago when Pagosa Springs-based musicians Chris Rapp and Chris Haas began their…

April 10, 2024

Healing Nutrition

Nourish Your Liver: The Key to Sustainable Detoxification

It’s springtime! Let’s all pull out the green detox juice to rinse away all the winter’s guilty pleasures. Green juice…

April 10, 2024

Opinion

Pepper Trail: ‘Still so many places worth saving’

cca For a long time, climate change was largely perceived as a distant threat. But Oregon writer-biologist Pepper Trail, 70,…

April 10, 2024

Authentic Aging

A conscious and loving approach to death and dying

My friends Christine and Helen are death doulas. They are nonmedical professionals who provide emotional, spiritual and informational support for…

April 9, 2024

Local News

Column: Chasing the eclipse

Durango man watches Monday’s total solar eclipse in Uvalde, Texas

April 8, 2024

Action Line

This week’s answer provided by Laurence Olivier

Action Line didn’t have to wait long for two vehicles, including this Jeep, to make this questionable left turn into…

April 8, 2024