Columnists

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

Dear Abby

Dating life a roller-coaster ride

DEAR ABBY: Since my divorce, I have started dating again. I was seeing a firefighter until I realized he was…

November 1, 2022

Action Line

From illegal 4-wheelers to Warhol comparisons

Who drove an ATV along the Sidewinder Trail recently? The mystery remains. (Action Line)cca Dear Action Line: My husband and…

October 31, 2022

La Plata Health Watch

Have you considered colon screening?

As a primary care physician, I have long been an advocate of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening in my patients.…

October 29, 2022

From the Humane Society

The challenge of being an extra-large dog

Keith Anderson sings a song about being a XXL guy ,and I can’t help but feel similar about extra-large dogs.…

October 29, 2022

Dear Abby

Ex-wife’s snub saddens father

DEAR ABBY: I just attended my son’s wedding. He married a wonderful woman, and I couldn’t be happier for them.…

October 29, 2022

Dear Abby

Brother’s anger hits at home, work

DEAR ABBY: I have a brother I can’t seem to get along with anymore. Sometimes he’s OK, but most of…

October 29, 2022

Opinion

Out-of-control health care in dire need of reform

Phillipscca Greg Phillipsdu1-i-syn Over the past 22 years, the price of medical care, including services provided, insurance, drugs and medical…

October 28, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Dreem Machine plays the Starlight Lounge

The music Robin Davis hears in his head is hard rock. One might think its bluegrass or newgrass, as the…

October 27, 2022

Dear Abby

Discomfort with trans coach could derail fun

DEAR ABBY: My 9-year-old daughter, “Kennedy,” plays volleyball. One of the assistant coaches is a transgender woman. I had known…

October 25, 2022

Action Line

From plants to roads, life is not always pretty

This was identified by one expert as black nightshade. Don’t let it go to fruit if you don’t want it…

October 24, 2022

Guest Columns

La Plata needs stable funding for affordable housing

Laurie Roberts Like many parts of the world, La Plata County is facing a severe shortage of housing. Our county…

October 24, 2022

Opinion

Frisch vs. Boebert symptom of declining democracy

The Other Sidecca What happens to democracy when you lift the ceiling on campaign spending caps in a highly unequal…

October 23, 2022

Dear Abby

Dad takes back gift after disagreement

DEAR ABBY: For my 50th birthday 10 years ago, my father, with whom I have had a tumultuous relationship, gave…

October 22, 2022

Dear Abby

Mom worries ex has turned daughter against her

DEAR ABBY: I was married for more than 40 years. My ex constantly badmouths me to everyone. He got to…

October 22, 2022

Opinion

Durango entrance needs welcoming art

Cross Remember the “dinosaur” sculpture that graced the entrance to Durango at the junction of Highways 160 and 550, right…

October 21, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Bullings driven by curiosity, passion

Wellington Bullings knew from the get-go she wanted to be a singer. Most kids “sing” when they are little, whether…

October 20, 2022

Strength in Well-being

Four benefits of eating at home

Dining out can be a lifesaver, but doing it too often will likely lead to making a healthy lifestyle more…

October 18, 2022

Dear Abby

Boyfriend less than thrilled with adviser

DEAR ABBY: My longtime girlfriend has male friends who visit her during the day while I am gone for about…

October 18, 2022

Action Line

Action Line, always thinking polytransportationally

The “Celestial Sailor” heads upward toward a blue sky from its spot next to the Animas River Trail as the…

October 17, 2022

Dear Abby

Son turns away from family

DEAR ABBY: I’m writing because I need some guidance. My 21-year-old son, “Dennis,” is involved with a young woman he…

October 15, 2022