Columnists

Dear Abby

Reader: Get busy living

DEAR ABBY: I read the letter from the woman who is feeling alone at 66 and pondering the purpose of…

November 15, 2022

Opinion

‘I didn’t know’

cca I didn’t know. Mother had Alzheimer’s. I worked with people in the nursing home with ALZ. I helped people…

November 13, 2022

Opinion

College includes all educational opportunities

cca The Durango Herald article on Sept. 19, “As Labor Market Struggles, Are More Students Foregoing College?” raises a question…

November 13, 2022

Opinion

Desperately seeking relevance on Alzheimer’s journey

cca Oct. 12, 2022: Awful. This is what it feels like to have Alzheimer’s. I want to cry. I want…

November 13, 2022

Gulliford's Travels

Steens Mountain, Oregon: Buckaroos, Basques and glacial gorges

Steens Mountain includes several wilderness areas and dedicated Wild & Scenic River sections of the Donner and Blitzen River, which…

November 13, 2022

Creating Community

Disabled civil rights activist Lois Curtis dies at 55

As a young woman, Lois Curtis was imprisoned. Curtis was not a criminal. She hadn’t even been accused of a…

November 12, 2022

Stewards of the Land

San Juan Mountains Association preparing for Christmas tree fundraiser

As the seasons change in Southwest Colorado, I’m reminded how much I look forward to stoking the fire, sitting back…

November 12, 2022

What's up in Durango Skies

Keep an eye out for Perseus

Greetings, stargazers. It feels great to be back on standard time and not have to leave the house before sunrise.…

November 12, 2022

Culture Gulch

Sonata, serenade, tango

Flute and harp recital tonight

November 10, 2022

Dear Abby

Mom fears for daughter entering workforce

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is about to turn 14 and wants to get a job. We just found out that…

November 10, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Capitol Comedy brings political satire

Satire is a great part of comedy. It was a great tool in the 1970s on “All in the Family,”…

November 10, 2022

Authentic Aging

Death and the Quality of Life Impact Study

A very old man I knew took his own life this past spring. I only met him once, and emailed…

November 9, 2022

Opinion

La Plata commissioners share plans for ARPA funds

Far too many in La Plata County are still feeling the impacts from COVID-19 that will last far beyond the…

November 9, 2022

Dear Abby

Custom still best way to say ‘thanks’

DEAR ABBY: I was taught to write handwritten thank-you notes when I received a gift. Over the last few years,…

November 8, 2022

Healing Nutrition

Insulin resistance: Should you be paying attention?

Should you be paying attention to insulin resistance? If you’re prone to diabetes or weight gain, the answer is “yes,”…

November 8, 2022

Action Line

Yes, roundabout: Time to get used to going in circles

This is the entrance to the roundabout from the Maverik station. There’s no dot here in front of the left-turn…

November 7, 2022

From the Chamber

Make your voice heard

Voting is an important part of our country and government. It’s an opportunity to engage in helping determine the future…

November 5, 2022

From the Extension Office

In season of giving, remember that community is vitally important

For the vast majority – if not all – of us, the end of the outdoor growing season arrived during…

November 5, 2022

Creating Community

Better worlds start with great families and great families start with Nurse-Family Partnership

Danette Jackson Becoming a new parent can be exciting, scary, challenging, rewarding and much more. Wouldn’t it be nice to…

November 5, 2022

Dear Abby

Marriage raining on music man’s parade

DEAR ABBY: I’m a middle-aged married man and the father of two. Although I work as a banker, I’m also…

November 5, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Carsie Blanton and her punk rock approach

Carsie Blanton does things the punk rock way. The Philadelphia-based musician’s sound wouldn’t be classified as “punk” to the average…

November 3, 2022

Dear Abby

Widow AWOL after new romance

DEAR ABBY: My dear friend “Rose’s” husband died five years ago, and since then she has struggled with grief and…

November 3, 2022

The Tourism Effect

You’re invited to community workshops

Rachel Welsh Visit Durango is excited to announce we have scheduled several community workshops that will be taking place throughout…

November 2, 2022

Nourishing Morsels

Slow down to receive more

One of the things I love the most about this time of year is the magical way time seems to…

November 1, 2022