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Recent animal shelter data shows significant increase in stray dog intake

La Plata County Humane Society offers tips to keep pets home safe

DATE: Jul 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Woman asks Abby to convey message

DEAR ABBY: There is a man, “Gus,” I am completely, madly in love with. The issue is, he likes to drink – a lot. The only thing he wants to do when he’s not sleeping or working is drink. His ...

DATE: Jul 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

In-laws’ celebrations too pricey

DEAR ABBY: My daughter and son-in-law are expecting their second child. Everyone is very happy for them. The problem is the difference between her in-laws’ beliefs and mine. I was brought up...

DATE: Jul 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Don’t crack under the pressure to text and drive

Dear Action Line: The investigating officer at the scene of a traffic accident is NOT legally allowed to inspect the cellphone of the perp for recent activity. This is opposed to the off...

DATE: Jul 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Good beer comes from good water

SCOTUS just jeopardized this, weakening Clean Water Act

DATE: Jul 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Aging mother refuses to discuss wishes

DEAR ABBY: My mom turns 85 this year. When my father died of congestive heart failure 10 years ago, our family had a clear understanding of Dad’s wishes about the end-of-life care he wanted....

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Hymn for Her returns to Dolores

Hymn for Her is a full-blown family affair. What began as the duo of Wayne Waxing and Lucy Tight some 20 years ago in Philadelphia, playing garage rock and roots-punk via Waxing on drums wh...

DATE: Jul 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Boyfriend rages when demands for sex denied

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 37-year-old stay-at-home mother of two teens. I’ve been in a relationship with a guy I’ll call “Doug” for four years. I feel he only wants me here for sex. If I say no, he e...

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Avoidance of sick relative breeds resentment

DEAR ABBY: Is it normal for people to ignore relatives who have Alzheimer’s? My father spent more than two years in a veterans hospital before his death. During that time, he was visited reg...

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

8 tips for weight loss

Embarking on a weight loss journey can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve struggled with it for years. However, it’s crucial to maintain a positive mindset to achieve lasting success. H...

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Solving the mystery from above at Durango Dog Park

Dear Action Line: From the top of Smelter Mountain, we can see a mysterious outline of a rectangle in the dog park. The grass or weeds don’t seem to grow there. Could it be where the ura...

DATE: Jul 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Wild Bighorns in peril in Colorado, Rocky Mountain West

I’ve been afforded the rare opportunity and honor to kneel beside Colorado’s state animal and its most iconic: the Rocky Mountain Bighorn. When I worked for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, I at...

DATE: Jul 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion