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We the People will decide the fate of U.S. democracy in 2026

Democracies rarely collapse in dramatic moments. More often, they erode quietly – rules bent, norms ignored, institutions weakened until they exist mostly on paper. In 2025, the United State...

DATE: Jan 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Beginnings

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”- “Closing Time” by Semisonic

DATE: Jan 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Loss of pet complicates marriage

DEAR ABBY: I lost my beloved puppy, “Truffle,” nine months ago. She was almost 15. I had to euthanize her because she was ill and suffering. I cannot begin to describe the depth of grief I'm...

DATE: Jan 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

At the local level, abundance comes from building, not dismantling

Lately, people across the political spectrum have been celebrating a renewed call to “cut red tape” in the name of business growth. As a progressive Democrat – and a La Plata County commissi...

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Jealousy alienates last person in loner’s life

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together 23 years, married for almost nine. We are in our 60s. It’s the second marriage for both of us. I retired because of having to move to another s...

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Liggett’s Best of 2025

This music fan and more than fortunate left of the dial radio employee and independent critic took in well over 100 new records this year. Some of them received a deep listen, others got smo...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Aging, the most powerful teacher of all

There are many moments of considerable learning as we wander this path called aging. It seems like every day there’s another issue to fuel our journey. Signs that let us know our time is fin...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Woman finds support from unlikely source

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-year-old woman who has lived with orthopedic challenges because of a congenital metabolic condition. Despite many surgeries and limited mobility, I have led a full life a...

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Why are speed bumps only where I don’t want them?

Dear Action Line, Curious as to why there are speed bumps on West 23rd Street in the Needham Elementary neighborhood, but there are no speed bumps on Weston, right in front of the e...

DATE: Dec 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Winter training and staying active in the “off-season”

Everyone has different methods, but staying active is key

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Columnists

There’s no getting around this if we want to avoid the cliff ahead

In 2012, political ads suggested that some of my policy proposals, if enacted, would amount to pushing grandma off a cliff. Actually, my proposals were intended to prevent that very thing fr...

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Leading with purpose, serving with heart: Durango’s progress and 2025 achievements

As the close of 2025 approaches, I want to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary progress we’ve made together as a community. This season is a time for gratitude, and I am deeply tha...

DATE: Dec 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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