Columnists

Pick a peck of pickleballs, but not on the tennis courts

Signs are up at local tennis courts saying pickleball isn’t allowed on tennis courts, just like tennis isn’t allowed on…

April 6, 2026

Opinion

Democrats be warned: Trump knows your weak spots

Sure, the “No Kings” marches drew millions rightly protesting Donald Trump’s assaults on our democratic institutions. But Democrats must dig…

April 3, 2026

Dear Rachel

How do I support an adult child who’s experienced trauma, from afar?

Dear Rachel, There is childhood trauma for my young adult child that hasn’t been fully worked through. And now that…

April 3, 2026

Flyfishing Around the World

52 rivers: A local woman’s fly fishing journey

“Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river.” Credence Clearwater Revival from “Proud Mary”

April 3, 2026

Dear Abby

Relationship has fluctuated over the years

DEAR ABBY: I have a situation with this guy I’ve known for five years. We dated in the summer of…

April 3, 2026

Opinion

The Farm Bill should work for the people who actually produce our food

In Washington, the Farm Bill is often treated like another large piece of legislation to negotiate, debate and delay. In…

April 3, 2026

Downtown Lowdown

Neil Berg gives a lesson in rock ’n’ roll

Neil Berg is blessed. Not many can say they’ve had a successful career in the entertainment industry, as it’s a…

April 1, 2026

Creating Community

National Public Health Week: ‘Ready, Set, Action’

National Public Health Week, April 6 to 12, is a reminder that good health does not happen by accident. It…

April 1, 2026

Food

Peak season for barbecue purists is right now

Honestly, I’ve been taking advantage of the weather all “winter,” smoking pork shoulders, grilling chicken skewers and even grilling burgers…

April 1, 2026

Dear Abby

Mother wrongly blamed for calling police

DEAR ABBY: I have a grown daughter who is most likely an alcoholic. I am not a doctor, so I…

April 1, 2026

Opinion

Southwest Colorado just joined a bigger, cheaper, cleaner electric grid

The way we power Southwest Colorado just changed, and most people will not notice it right away. On April 1,…

April 1, 2026

Authentic Aging

Elder finances – what is enough?

Money is just like everything else, impermanent. It comes and it goes just like joys and sorrows, winter and summer,…

March 31, 2026

Action Line

A planetary scattering along the river trail?

City of Durango staff members are working with the solar system art installation along the Animas River Trail to rebuild…

March 30, 2026

Ride Dirt Dispatch

Let’s Ride Dirt!

Mountain biking workshop series for women is back in 2026

March 29, 2026

Opinion

Passing the gavel: Reflections on service, students and showing up

In April, I will pass the gavel to one of my fellow councilors, and with that tradition, my time as…

March 29, 2026

Opinion

My parents fled persecution – the border wall brings it home

I’m a first generation … American. In the months leading up to the official start of World War II in…

March 29, 2026

Dear Abby

Stress, emotions set best friends against each other

DEAR ABBY: I have fallen out with my best friend of 20 years, and I’m not sure how to proceed.…

March 29, 2026

Opinion

Republicans see trouble ahead in Iran war but say little publicly

It is not just Democrats in Congress who fear that Donald Trump’s war in Iran is going sideways. After a…

March 29, 2026

From the Humane Society

More than fetch: How play helps dogs learn and thrive

People often think play is a simple way to burn off a dog’s extra energy. A quick game of fetch…

March 27, 2026

Opinion

La Plata County steps into spring with reason for optimism

As the days lengthen and the valleys green, we’re reminded that spring is more than a change in weather –…

March 27, 2026

Dear Abby

Wife tells man he must accept infidelity

DEAR ABBY: My wife is having an affair with an old flame from when she was in high school. He…

March 27, 2026

Downtown Lowdown

Caroline & Tom to play Durango Celtic Festival

It was ritual and music that led to their marriage. The ritual being the jam session, the music Celtic. Like…

March 25, 2026

Opinion

Colorado’s mine waste could hold the key to mineral independence

Mine waste is an understudied resource containing critical minerals needed for the economy and national security. In addition to exploring…

March 25, 2026

Dear Abby

Mother wants nothing to do with son’s new flame

DEAR ABBY: Seven months ago, my son filed for divorce from his wife of 22 years. Three months ago, he…

March 24, 2026