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Dear Abby

Friend’s spouse ducks out during visits

DEAR ABBY: About 10 years ago, I visited my oldest and dearest friend, who I see a few times a…

August 1, 2023

Action Line

Did all the crows take flight from ’round here?

The common crow is still common in Durango. (Courtesy)Gordon Leggett Dear Action Line: I have noticed that all of a…

July 31, 2023

Opinion

Call on Boebert: ‘Do better for seniors, protect Medicare’

Katie StewartZSANEE_PHOTOGRAPHY Signed into law 58 years ago, Medicare revolutionized health care for America’s seniors. It cut the number of…

July 30, 2023

Opinion

Celebrating Colorado Day

Andrew Gulliford On Aug. 1, 1876, Colorado became a state. As a territory, we had tried to get Congress to…

July 30, 2023

From the Extension Office

2023 has turned into the year of the ‘pirouette’

Pivot (intransitive verb): To turn on or as if on a pivot; to adapt or improve by adjusting or modifying…

July 28, 2023

La Plata Health Watch

Preventing another tripledemic

While it seems a while off, as we take in the lazy days of summer, respiratory viral season is just…

July 28, 2023

Shelf Life

Libraries strive to offer diverse selection of materials

Imagine walking into a grocery store to find that the only vegetable available is canned peas, the only soup, beef-flavored…

July 28, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Cha Cha Cha! Latin Jazz Night for Music in the Mountains

Musicians can’t live on classical alone. Sometimes they need to dig into other genres, or at least one that is…

July 27, 2023

Dear Abby

Middle-aged daughter takes no responsibility

DEAR ABBY: My 40-year-old daughter has never grown up. Until recently, she relied on her grandmother to make ends meet.…

July 27, 2023

From the Humane Society

Recent animal shelter data shows significant increase in stray dog intake

La Plata County Humane Society offers tips to keep pets home safe

July 26, 2023

Dear Abby

Woman asks Abby to convey message

DEAR ABBY: There is a man, “Gus,” I am completely, madly in love with. The issue is, he likes to…

July 25, 2023

Dear Abby

In-laws’ celebrations too pricey

DEAR ABBY: My daughter and son-in-law are expecting their second child. Everyone is very happy for them. The problem is…

July 25, 2023

Action Line

Don’t crack under the pressure to text and drive

Official Action Line public service announcement: If this is a text you might send, maybe it’s time to reconsider. (Action…

July 24, 2023

Opinion

Good beer comes from good water

SCOTUS just jeopardized this, weakening Clean Water Act

July 23, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Hymn for Her returns to Dolores

Hymn for Her is a full-blown family affair. What began as the duo of Wayne Waxing and Lucy Tight some…

July 20, 2023

Dear Abby

Aging mother refuses to discuss wishes

DEAR ABBY: My mom turns 85 this year. When my father died of congestive heart failure 10 years ago, our…

July 20, 2023

Dear Abby

Boyfriend rages when demands for sex denied

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 37-year-old stay-at-home mother of two teens. I’ve been in a relationship with a guy I’ll call…

July 18, 2023

Dear Abby

Avoidance of sick relative breeds resentment

DEAR ABBY: Is it normal for people to ignore relatives who have Alzheimer’s? My father spent more than two years…

July 18, 2023

Strength in Well-being

8 tips for weight loss

Ashley Lucas Embarking on a weight loss journey can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve struggled with it for years. However,…

July 18, 2023

Action Line

Solving the mystery from above at Durango Dog Park

Crop circles are rectangles now? There is a good reason for this geometrical design at the Durango Dog Park. (Courtesy…

July 17, 2023

Opinion

Wild Bighorns in peril in Colorado, Rocky Mountain West

Joe Lewandowskicca I’ve been afforded the rare opportunity and honor to kneel beside Colorado’s state animal and its most iconic:…

July 16, 2023

What's Up Downtown

What’s coming up for the remainder of summer?

As usual, summer is flying by. In just more than a month, the kids will be back in school. Even…

July 15, 2023

Thinking Green

Forests play a role in fighting climate change

The Earth recently experienced its hottest days on record. The blistering heat waves are yet another ominous indication of climate…

July 15, 2023

Stewards of the Land

Collaborations, initiatives working for health of public lands

Nearly three years ago, in October 2020, Gov. Jared Polis signed executive Order B 2020-008 creating the Colorado Outdoor Regional…

July 15, 2023