Opinion We are fed up: Residents demand action on Animas sediment The “we” I speak of are the fishermen and women, the fishing goods stores, the fishing guides, the boating community,… January 28, 2026
Dear Abby Woman grossed out by showers DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime divorcee and a retiree with grown kids. What is troubling me is I’ve always… January 28, 2026
Action Line Green burials at Greenmount Cemetery? The city of Durango does not offer green burials at Greenmount Cemetery, said city spokesman Tom Sluis. (Action Line) Dear… January 26, 2026
The Western Chronicles The Year of the Horse A new year is coming, according to the Chinese Zodiac, so it’s time to reflect January 25, 2026
Southwest Life Gratitude in action: The heart of 4-H In 4-H, we spend a lot of time teaching young people important life skills like leadership, responsibility, resilience and service.… January 25, 2026
Opinion It’s time to rethink how nonprofit boards govern and share power For decades, nonprofit boards have been treated as the gold standard of organizational oversight. Volunteers, drawn from the community, are… January 25, 2026
Opinion Building together: Durango’s new city hall reflects our history and values One of the most exciting things about living in Durango is how deeply our community cares about preserving what makes… January 25, 2026
Dear Abby Patron provides two cents about tipping DEAR ABBY: It seems that everywhere I go, people expect tips. Yesterday, I pulled up to the drive-thru at a… January 25, 2026
Opinion Community still exists among us and together we can accomplish anything I recently attended an event that brought back memories of the La Plata County I moved to in 2000. This… January 23, 2026
Dear Abby Husband’s social media cause for concern? DEAR ABBY: I saw my husband’s Instagram account, and he’s following only women who show their bodies provocatively. Is that… January 23, 2026
Downtown Lowdown Bluegrouse releases new album They refer to themselves as a “bluegrass adjacent” band. If you saw a photo of local band Bluegrouse – Carol… January 21, 2026
Opinion Behold Donald of Deliria, where imperialism replaces diplomacy, force replaces reason There’s a great scene in “Lawrence of Arabia” when Peter O’Toole’s Lawrence comes back from battle and meets with Gen.… January 21, 2026
Dear Abby Wife tired of being told to whom she can talk DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 40 years and share the same friendships – joint, his… January 21, 2026
Food Five secret food combinations that increase energy, burn fat and heal your body Many people eat well yet still struggle with low energy, stubborn weight or chronic inflammation. The issue is often not… January 19, 2026
Action Line Gaslit by free parking and fake snow? As long as you are patronizing businesses that share the block with the Gaslight movie theater, you can park there… January 19, 2026
Opinion La Plata County working to make land-use code more navigable for residents Since the Land Use Code was adopted in 2020, La Plata County commissioners have consistently heard from residents, builders, agricultural… January 18, 2026
Local First A year to show up for local As we enter a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the months ahead and considering how we… January 18, 2026
Dear Abby Neatnik’s patience nears its end DEAR ABBY: I am neat and organized, but my wife is the opposite. She’s messy and disorganized. I knew it… January 18, 2026
From the Humane Society What will your pet achieve in the new year? As January comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on our hopes for our dogs and… January 16, 2026
Opinion Unsung heroines: How two women revolutionized access to reproductive health care A woman came to me with a sad and perplexing story shortly after I began practicing obstetrics and gynecology. She… January 16, 2026
Dear Abby Relationship has withered on the vine DEAR ABBY: I am a senior woman in great shape. I am active, and I have never had a problem… January 16, 2026
Downtown Lowdown Animal Soul ‘itching to release some music’ Local musician Anthony Braun was reared on killer music. Guitar player and musical director for local band Animal Soul, he… January 14, 2026
Opinion What reporting on three rural Western Colorado city councils has taught me For the past year and a half, I’ve been reporting weekly on municipal government in three rural Western Colorado towns.… January 14, 2026
Dear Abby Relatives take sides as accusations, denials pile up DEAR ABBY: I’m a 51-year-old mother and grandmother whose kids don’t talk to me. The reason: My son, “Aaron,” was… January 14, 2026