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Student frets about boyfriend’s social life

DEAR ABBY: My partner, “Josh,” and I (we’re both male) have been together for two years. We met while living in Los Angeles and were fortunate to be accepted to grad schools in NYC. We’re no...

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The Monkberries play Burro Fest

Denton has always been one of the hipper music towns in Texas. Bring up the words “music” and “Texas” in one sentence, and the conversation will likely include “Austin” as the place to be w...

DATE: Jun 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

The case for diversity in higher education

College admissions is one of the most talked about aspects of higher education, and nothing animates those conversations more than the topic of race-conscious admissions. In the coming days,...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Former classmate sees future in affair

DEAR ABBY: In high school, I had a close male friend, “Adam.” After graduation, I moved out of state. We remained friends for a while in college, calling, writing and visiting each other. He...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Vegetable oil: The harmful truth

Contrary to popular belief, the mere fact that vegetable oil is derived from vegetables does not make it beneficial to your health. Part of the blame for this is attributed to the food compa...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

One bright, shining moment

Last week, the Durango Chamber Music Festival concluded its 15th season of noontime recitals to overflow crowds. For 15 years, the festival has prompted locals to ask: Can you believe the mu...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Closing birthing center ‘a public health emergency’

Open letter to the Southwest Health System Board of Directors, It was with deep alarm that I learned of SHS’s plan to “temporarily” close the Family Birthing Center at Southwest Memorial Hos...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Wilderness doesn’t need climbing hardware

We humans want the most out of life, so why shouldn’t we push to get more of what we want? That’s what some rock climbers must be thinking. They want to enter designated wilderness in order ...

DATE: Jun 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Don’t panic! A fruitful, fruit-filled summer is on the way

Dear Action Line: Where is the produce stand that was in front of Durango High School relocating? – Barry Sweet Dear Barry: The community has been on pins and needles over this. There i...

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

War wounds everyone there – but no holiday commemorates

Jim Dyer died in April, but the news of his death and his formal obituary bracketed Memorial Day. That was fitting, for although the former state representative, state senator and Marine did...

DATE: Jun 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Caught in complex legal limbo while serving plates on Main Avenue’

The U.S. immigration system facilitates the exploitation of the poor, the traumatized and the displaced. I was recently reminded of this fact when a young migrant from South America walked i...

DATE: Jun 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Boyfriend has zero financial plans

DEAR ABBY: My husband died three years ago, and I met someone shortly after. This man is kind and loving, and he treats me well. He happily moved with me to another state to be near my famil...

DATE: Jun 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby