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Girlfriend keeps fans on Facebook

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been dating the same woman for more than two years. She is a beautiful lady who has quite a few male “fans” on Facebook, mostly from before we met. What bothers me, and I...

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Road trip reinstated

Last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, “She Who Must Be Obeyed” (SWMBO) and I had to cancel our annual spring road trip. This year, the virus wasn’t so rampant, and we had received both...

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Support for Animas View Mobile Home Park supports our way of life

I commend our City Council members for their recent decision to grant Animas View Mobile Home Park $500,000 to help stabilize rent for residents. This resolution reflects the type of forward...

DATE: Jun 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Anthony D’Amato in a Songwriters Circle

Three guitars, three voices, one stage and a load of songs. The first in-person performance the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College will host in over a year is a three-performer aff...

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

How low sodium diets may increase health risks

Salt’s value has changed with the industrial revolution, but it still plays a very important role in our individual health. Salt has been used as currency. Roads and cities have been formed...

DATE: Jun 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Victim seeks distance from perpetrator

DEAR ABBY: I was sexually assaulted by my cousin’s boyfriend a short while ago, and it was hard for me to process. When I told my cousin about it, she acknowledged that it wasn’t OK, but...

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

You can explore the West and escape the crowds

Here’s the dilemma: You want to explore the West’s huge treasure of public land, but you don’t want to be accompanied by crowds of people. How do you avoid places that wind up on everyone’s ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wyoming may be too much like America used to be

If you’re hankering for a true Western vacation, come to the Cowboy State, where we live by the slogan, "Wyoming is what America used to be." Perhaps you’re yearning for a conversation that ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wind, snow – Action Line provides shelter from the storms

Dear Action Line: What the heck is up with this wind? I cannot remember a year where it’s been this windy for this long! When will it end? – Blown Away Action Line will provide two resp...

DATE: May 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Visit Durango strengthens community roots

Like wildflowers during the dry season in need of rain, Visit Durango was previously under-resourced and not able to compete effectively with other destinations hoping for a strong economic ...

DATE: May 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Barbara McLachlan: Environment, school bills move through Legislature

Last week’s legislative marathon was one of my busiest yet. As we head toward the end of our session, bills are flying between committees and chambers, and it’s all we can do to keep up. But...

DATE: May 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Library district has many programs, offerings in the works

It is an exciting time for the Southwest La Plata Library District. We have so many wonderful programs and offerings in the works, and I am delighted to share some of them with you in this m...

DATE: May 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life