Columnists

‘Our democracy, for the most part, in good hands’

Robertscca Over several decades, Americans have witnessed a growth in political extremism and naked partisanship. Those are often accompanied by…

June 30, 2023

Culture Gulch

PlayFest heads toward the future

Actor Wendie Malick and PlayFest Co-chairman Terry Bacon speak at the Festival Kick-Off Party on June 27, in a tribute…

June 30, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Gasoline Lollipops: ‘Man, serve it up’

It’s a band with a “Denver Sound” thing going on. For the unaware, Denver Sound is a term used to…

June 29, 2023

Sports

Lidl-Trek cycling era begins

Team aiming high in Tour de France after strong national championships

June 29, 2023

Opinion

Restoring the land can actually be fun

Rick Knightcca Driving back to Colorado State University with a van full of students after a day of working to…

June 28, 2023

Food

Choose to exist, cherish where you are now

Jennifer Roe Appreciating where we are in this moment and what we have in our present life can be a…

June 27, 2023

Action Line

The bridge in the middle of nowhere

A century-old Denver & Rio Grande Western trestle, as seen looking south from Cascade Xpress. (Courtesy of Peggy) Dear Action…

June 26, 2023

Opinion

‘How exactly is Polis saving us money?’

Trish Zorniodu1-i-syn Gov. Jared Polis might have gotten his start in the digital flower business, but he just as easily…

June 25, 2023

Dear Abby

Wife’s solution raises a stink

DEAR ABBY: I have been married 28 years. I love my husband, but one thing really bothers me that I…

June 24, 2023

Dear Abby

Relations with in-laws hit new lows

DEAR ABBY: I was never close to my late husband’s family. He had two half-siblings from his mother and seven…

June 23, 2023

Opinion

Titan sub entered our closest alien, hostile world

Brandon Pressercca There’s an underwater mini-volcano of sorts – a conical vent that spurts steaming hot water – at the…

June 23, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Nordfest to celebrate local musician, teacher

If you know him, you love him. Local musician and Durango School District 9-R teacher Erik Nordstrom is one of…

June 22, 2023

Opinion

Going farther, deeper, higher for backcountry rescues

Molly AbsalonTina Ravitz When I led groups into the Wyoming wilderness in the 1990s, once we left a trailhead, we…

June 21, 2023

Dear Abby

Friend isn’t shy about lending helping hand

DEAR ABBY: I need advice regarding my husband’s friend and how I should handle a delicate situation. My husband has…

June 20, 2023

Strength in Well-being

The art of mindful eating: Savoring every bite

Ashley Lucas Have you ever noticed that sometimes you eat without really paying attention to what you’re doing? You might…

June 19, 2023

Action Line

For Durango, what is the proper (over)exposure?

Not exactly what you’re expecting to see, off the beaten path and 3,000 miles from home. Note the barely visible…

June 19, 2023

Opinion

Don’t treat dads like ‘dopes, emotional icebergs’

Alyssa Rosenbergdu1-i-syn “What did the buffalo say to his son when he dropped him off at school?” “Bison.” That’s one…

June 18, 2023

What's Up Downtown

Four days of fun for the 4th

The 4th of July is nearly upon us. What do you normally do for the 4th? Many locals head of…

June 17, 2023

Dear Abby

Unhinged behavior burns family bridge

DEAR ABBY: I’m hoping you can help with an ongoing issue I’m having with my sister-in-law. She has verbally assaulted…

June 17, 2023

Thinking Green

Chaco gains reprieve from new drilling

A cherished landscape gained a measure of new protection this month when Interior Secretary Deb Haaland signed an order creating…

June 16, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

The Monkberries play Burro Fest

Denton has always been one of the hipper music towns in Texas. Bring up the words “music” and “Texas” in…

June 15, 2023

Dear Abby

Student frets about boyfriend’s social life

DEAR ABBY: My partner, “Josh,” and I (we’re both male) have been together for two years. We met while living…

June 15, 2023

Opinion

The case for diversity in higher education

Dr. Tom Stritikus College admissions is one of the most talked about aspects of higher education, and nothing animates those…

June 14, 2023

Healing Nutrition

Vegetable oil: The harmful truth

Contrary to popular belief, the mere fact that vegetable oil is derived from vegetables does not make it beneficial to…

June 14, 2023