Columnists

Sports ethics compromised in organized contests more than pickup games

Cross If you watched any of the World Cup games, you probably noticed a lot of players falling down for…

February 10, 2023

23 years of International Guitar Night

Australian-born guitar player Stephanie Jones got into the guitar because she thought it was “cool.” It wasn’t necessarily a pursuit…

February 9, 2023

Dear Abby

Abrupt revelation shocks woman

DEAR ABBY: I had pretty much an ideal childhood. My parents have never had issues that I ever saw. We…

February 9, 2023

What's up in Durango Skies

Orion shines in its spot in the sky

Greetings stargazers. We shouldn’t neglect to show appreciation to old friends, and yet it has been many years since I…

February 8, 2023

Gulliford's Travels

Healing wounds at Sand Creek

Group photo of Colorado political leaders and Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal leaders. From left: Lise Aangeenbrug, National Park Foundation; Christine…

February 8, 2023

Opinion

Overcoming political extremism: Attracting qualified candidates

Steve Mandelldu1-i-syn To defeat extremism, nothing is more important than finding talented, ethical and qualified candidates to run for public…

February 8, 2023

Healing Nutrition

Binge eating and nutrition therapy

Do you lose all control in the presence of certain foods? Do you eat until you are uncomfortably full or…

February 7, 2023

Dear Abby

Newborn’s name triggers drama

DEAR ABBY: I recently gave birth to our second child, a girl. Shortly afterward, my husband called his mother. She…

February 7, 2023

Action Line

That bad smell? Think of it as Mother Nature with indigestion

La Plata County in the 1990s posted several warning signs along this stretch of the Animas River that is considered…

February 6, 2023

Opinion

Due process for all or every person at risk

The Other Sidecca Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center originated in the late 1990s following a community push to shut…

February 5, 2023

Opinion

Now’s the time to start Hermosa to Durango Trail

Bob Wolff, who has helped develop water systems in La Plata County, was named Citizen of the Year at Durango…

February 5, 2023

Opinion

Longing for an era that was sometimes dreadful

Robertscca A recent trip to Farmington yielded a welcome insight into what is going on in this country. Welcome, but…

February 5, 2023

Opinion

Historical memory behind separation of church, state

Peter Tregilluscca Congressman Lauren Boebert’s statements concerning separation of church and state might be stale news. But she did win…

February 5, 2023

Nourishing Morsels

Soups and stews for the soul

We are in the depths of winter – gray skies, colder temperatures, shorter days and snow upon snow! This is…

February 5, 2023

Authentic Aging

Medical interventions or not?

It’s winter, time to go through my checklist of medical appointments/procedures: dermatology, yearly physical, blood work. And my number is…

February 5, 2023

Dear Abby

Sister can’t keep politics out of visits

DEAR ABBY: My older sister visits me every week to play cards and chat. While I love her dearly and…

February 4, 2023

Creating Community

Your health matters and so does your voice: Weigh in on community health

Adrian Uzunian Every five years, public health agencies in Colorado conduct a community health assessment to find out what public…

February 4, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Bluegrass Jam Class at Smiley Building

Few genres of music encourage after-hours playing like bluegrass. It’s social music, arguably the most social of the bunch, a…

February 2, 2023

Dear Abby

Former friend unaware of whole story

DEAR ABBY: About 10 years ago, my longtime best friend, “Byron,” abruptly cut me out of his life. I never…

February 2, 2023

From the Extension Office

Food and fun

A couple of years ago, after participating in KSUT’s spring on-air fund-drive, I thought it would be fun to have…

February 1, 2023

From the Chamber

Celebrating Durango during this Year’s Durango Rocks Awards Event Mar. 9th!

All of us at the Chamber are honored to host one night every year, bringing together the community to applaud…

February 1, 2023

Dear Abby

Teen immodest in front of strangers

DEAR ABBY: I don’t know what to do about my 18-year-old niece. She walks around the house in her underwear.…

January 31, 2023

Opinion

On Alzheimer’s: ‘Loss of self my deepest sorrow’

cca Readers of The New York Times submitted their best advice from 2022. One gem was, “Everyone is going through…

January 30, 2023

Action Line

Uptown parking pickle perturbs peeved populace

It’s frustrating and tempting when the only open parking spots at north City Market are those designated as pickup locations.…

January 30, 2023