Columnists

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

What's up in Durango Skies

Catadioptric telescopes for Christmas

Greetings, stargazers. I hope you are enjoying the change in weather. My December column has occasionally been used to list…

December 10, 2023

Creating Community

Embracing change for a healthier future

Shere Byrd As San Juan Basin Public Health prepares to permanently close its doors on Dec. 31, our community is…

December 8, 2023

Opinion

‘When, in what areas can we recreate shared experiences’

Robertscca A chance encounter brought up some of my happiest memories, while at the same time tying into a series…

December 8, 2023

Opinion

Conflicts over wolves mostly ‘social, governance issues’

cca The restoration of wolves to Colorado is an historic conservation effort to return and preserve the integrity of wild…

December 8, 2023

Opinion

Christmas goose isn’t only one getting fat

Cross We are in the midst of the great Caloric Festival that occurs between Thanksgiving and New Years, followed by…

December 8, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Apollo Suns is a collective ‘band that jams’

They’re “kind of” a jam band. Like Frank Zappa or Return to Forever are “kind of” jam bands. But for…

December 8, 2023

Creating Community

Colorado pay gaps extend to non-state employees

I follow the state budget very closely. Perhaps it doesn’t sound as fun as many things I could be doing…

December 6, 2023

From the Extension Office

Restless teens rely on melatonin to initiate sleep, but should they?

It’s December. Darkness engulfs us 11 hours a day. It’s not even 5 p.m. and the world’s biggest light bulb…

December 6, 2023

From the Chamber

Spread the holiday cheer right here

With the recent snowfall, winter has officially arrived here in Southwest Colorado; and like so many of us, the Durango…

December 6, 2023

Dear Abby

Parents upset by daughter’s love life

DEAR ABBY: Three days before my daughter “Ginger’s” wedding, her fiance called to announce that he could not marry her…

December 5, 2023

Action Line

Without cannon, Fort Lewis College football looking elsewhere for boom

The cannon was brought back to life once in 2015, as seen here, but was shelved for good at the…

December 3, 2023

From the Extension Office

With holidays upon us, what are you wishing for?

We are about halfway between the two holidays celebrated in our house – Thanksgiving and Christmas – and I am…

December 3, 2023

Dear Abby

Friend concerned about homeless woman

DEAR ABBY: A good friend of 20 years has been homeless for several months. After a short stint of staying…

December 2, 2023

The Tourism Effect

Join a Visit Durango committee

Visit Durango needs your input. Help create local events, make impactful positive change within the community and environment, facilitate educational…

December 1, 2023

Dear Abby

Man lets others do heavy lifting

DEAR ABBY: Our son plays a college sport for which he receives four complimentary tickets for each game. It works…

November 30, 2023

Authentic Aging

Making some gains with MAID

At the end of October, we held an end-of-life-options forum here in Durango. The people from End of Life Options…

November 29, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Wood Belly explores new sounds

Wood Belly is band with a changing sound. Born in 2015 along Colorado’s Front Range as a bluegrass band, they…

November 29, 2023

Opinion

Loss of habitat greatest threat to hunting, not out-of-staters

Lesli Allisoncca A disgruntled hunter wrote a Writers on the Range opinion recently about Westerners fed up with the many…

November 29, 2023

Dear Abby

Wife has new kind of workout in mind

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to the most amazing woman for 30 years. She became a personal trainer and is…

November 28, 2023

Opinion

Social media ruining Colorado politics. Can we log out?

Trish Zorniodu1-i-syn Social media just might be the worst thing that ever happened to Colorado politics. Yes, it can be…

November 26, 2023

Action Line

It’s time for waste, and blurring state lines

The Denver Post website from Nov. 20. We’re in a state of confusion here. (Courtesy screen grab) Dear Action Line:…

November 26, 2023

Dear Abby

Widow navigates change in relations

DEAR ABBY: My husband died four years ago. I started dating my current beau two years ago. We are great…

November 25, 2023