Columnists

Opinion

On water: ‘Hundred years later, citizens remain disengaged’

cca “Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your hat, but something you do. You…

March 13, 2024

Opinion

My mother and crows: ‘Weird passion holds a lot more’

cca “Hello!” My mom yelled over the rolling gusts of wind, waving her hands to the crows perched high up…

March 12, 2024

Gulliford's Travels

Billy the Kid lives on in New Mexico

Billy the Kid is alive and well in New Mexico, or at least it seems that way. He’s doing much…

March 11, 2024

Action Line

A timely question about time (and temperature)

At 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, it was 60 degrees along balmy East Eighth Avenue. Just 10 minutes later, it was 57…

March 11, 2024

Opinion

Primergy may have ‘back door’ for solar facility approval

Barry Spearcca Under a proposed state bill, Primergy of California may have found a back door for approval to construct…

March 10, 2024

Dear Abby

Bride-to-be walks fine line

DEAR ABBY: I recently started planning my wedding. Half the friends I want as bridesmaids are very conservative. They think…

March 9, 2024

Creating Community

Colorado bills impact people with disabilities

With the run up to November elections and all the coverage of presidential primaries, you may have forgotten that the…

March 8, 2024

Opinion

‘Unacceptable for American president to have sole authority’ to launch nukes

cca Forty-five feet underground in a command center near Omaha, there’s an encrypted communications line that goes directly to the…

March 8, 2024

Opinion

‘Hurkle-durkling not a sin. Give yourself gift to lounge’

Cross One of the latest TikTok crazes/wellness trends is hurkle-durkling (TikTok user Kira Kosarin). I am proudly not a TikToker.…

March 8, 2024

From the Extension Office

Celebrate food to nourish the mind, body and soul

While it doesn’t get the attention of holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween or April Fool’s Day, March is National…

March 7, 2024

From the Chamber

Durango, you truly rock!

Behind every thriving community is a camaraderie of businesses, nonprofits and individuals who are dedicated to making a difference and…

March 6, 2024

Downtown Lowdown

Chaco Canyon the subject of symphony

Musician, composer, teacher and illustrator Gary Gackstatter has always been fond of the Southwest as well as a fan of…

March 6, 2024

Opinion

San Juan River’s ‘ever-moving pile of sediment’ requires new vigilance

Dave Marstoncca When the San Juan River flows out of the San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado, it contributes 15%…

March 6, 2024

Opinion

On water compact: ‘Colorado will never get a better deal’

Steve Harris, a Durango water engineer, thinks it’s time Colorado places limits on the size of new lawns.du1-i-syn I’ve been…

March 6, 2024

Dear Abby

Two sons turn back on mother

DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my oldest son, a police officer, quit talking to us. We had no fights, no…

March 5, 2024

Dear Abby

Husband pressures wife to dress more provocatively

DEAR ABBY: My husband wants me to wear more revealing clothing. I’ve always enjoyed dressing attractively, and have never felt…

March 5, 2024

Dear Abby

Husband gives spouse unthinkable ultimatum

DEAR ABBY: My husband has a poor relationship with our son and his wife. They want nothing to do with…

March 5, 2024

Action Line

Catching up on local trail talk

Peel Dear Action Line: Where the heck have you been? Do we need to start looking for a new Action…

March 4, 2024

Authentic Aging

Another layer of cleaning out

I’m trying to clean out a bit. My house feels cluttered and it’s a good winter project. As I age,…

March 3, 2024

From the Extension Office

A fond farewell after 17 years

I never dreamed of being a horticulturist and I’m not sure I knew what Extension was until graduate school. But…

March 3, 2024

Opinion

NRA, the U.S. Supreme Court and the public trust

Andrew Gulliford A parallel exists between Wayne La Pierre, former leader of the National Rifle Association, and Clarence Thomas, a…

March 3, 2024

Opinion

‘Will retain competent attorneys, prevent wrongful convictions’

cca I’m running for district attorney in the 6th District so my neighbors will live in the safest place in…

March 3, 2024

Opinion

‘Experience, vision to continue the work with leadership’

AELPHA COLLECTIVE (970)946-0342 In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two groups: defense attorneys, representing clients, and…

March 3, 2024

Sports

Column: To complete its rebuild, Fort Lewis women’s basketball must learn how to win in February

Skyhawks have struggled in February under coach Taylor Harris

March 3, 2024