Columnists

Second annual Holiday Station in full swing

Join us for the second annual Holiday Station, a holiday-themed event series across La Plata County, from Nov. 24 to…

December 22, 2023

Cheney ‘burns every bridge’ in ‘Oath and Honor’

cca Driving across Wyoming in the summer of 2022, it was clear U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney’s campaign was roadkill. Billboards…

December 22, 2023

Opinion

Overpopulation, war: ‘More people give Palestinians more strength’

Richard Grossman Can high population density lead to war? Recent events suggest that it can. You are probably aware that…

December 22, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Desert Child drops new record

Local band Desert Child has a new record ready for the new year. “Hesperus,” has been in the making for…

December 20, 2023

Dear Abby

Woman doesn’t like vibe husband giving off

DEAR ABBY: My husband is desperate for women’s attention, and I’m sure he’d cheat on me the instant he had…

December 20, 2023

Strength in Well-being

Navigating social pressures during holiday weight loss: Giving yourself the gift of health

The holiday season is upon us, and for many, it’s a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. However, for those…

December 20, 2023

Opinion

What Westerners cared about in 2023

cca This past year, Writers on the Range, an independent opinion service based in western Colorado, sent out 52 weekly…

December 20, 2023

Sports

Column: Don’t sleep on Colorado basketball when you got up for Prime

Buffaloes have the makeup of a team that could make some noise in March

December 17, 2023

Opinion

‘Remember those who brought people together to find solutions’

cca After a year of economic hardship, climate disasters and war, few could be blamed for feeling like our leaders…

December 17, 2023

Thinking Green

LPEA Challenges Tri-State Contract

In its latest effort to gain control over the cost and generation sources of our local electric supplies, La Plata…

December 17, 2023

Dear Abby

Man proves to be more crybaby than caregiver

DEAR ABBY: I was just released from the hospital, and I suspect my husband is tapping his foot waiting for…

December 16, 2023

Dear Abby

Fishing pal is bigger catch

DEAR ABBY: I have been involved with a man I met online. We texted and talked for months before we…

December 16, 2023

Dear Abby

Politics makes office-seeker uneasy

DEAR ABBY: There’s a social club within our retirement community that meets once a month, and I have attended since…

December 16, 2023

Action Line

It’s ‘back in black’ for some Colorado drivers

Money from the purchase of these four historic license plates goes to help fund the Colorado Disability Funding Committee. (Courtesy…

December 15, 2023

What's Up Downtown

Wrapping up 2023 and looking ahead to 2024

The Durango Business Improvement District’s board and staff wish everyone a wonderful holiday season! We hope it is filled with…

December 14, 2023

La Plata Health Watch

Dementia

The holidays are a time for family gatherings, reflection, reconnection with loved ones and for many, a time to remember…

December 13, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Favorite records of 2023

Welcome to the tradition listing off some favorite records of the year, an annual walk through a score of rock,…

December 13, 2023

Opinion

Time for management plan for Cortez’ Carpenter Natural Area

April Baisancca In recent years, our unique Carpenter Natural Area in Cortez has endured various questionable management practices, particularly the…

December 13, 2023

Dear Abby

Romance grows in blended family

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my boyfriend, “George,” for 17 years after our divorces. I have three grown children.…

December 12, 2023

Dear Abby

Childhood friend knows whole truth

DEAR ABBY: Forty years ago, a neighborhood boy fathered a child with a neighborhood girl. “Billy” was 17 at the…

December 12, 2023

Gulliford's Travels

The Hermit Monk of New Mexico’s Organ Mountains

This group poses atop the summit of Hermits Peak near Las Vegas, N.M., in 1898. Across the Southwest and South…

December 10, 2023

Opinion

No more whining. Who’s in?

There was one hard and fast rule in my household growing up: No whining. What exactly is whining? Miriam Webster…

December 10, 2023

Action Line

Can we clear the flame-broiled air? Maybe not

A snow-ice mixture plowed up onto your once-shoveled sidewalk: Such a fine sight to see. (Courtesy of Chris) Dear Action…

December 10, 2023

Stewards of the Land

Being well-prepared is integral to SJMA’s success

During a week in late July, it dawned on me that even if I could carve out a full week…

December 10, 2023