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Wife’s sudden change leaves husband in bed alone

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for four years. When we got married, we were both monogamous. We wanted children and a classic nuclear family, and our interests and political beli...

‘Girlfriend’ fishing for money, not love

DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law, “Carla,” has had a “girlfriend,” “Susan,” for the past year who she has never met or spoken to. They only text. Carla says they plan to be married when they meet...

Why Durango School District is building Three Springs Elementary despite enrollment declines

I understand why some community members are asking questions about building a new school while the district is discussing enrollment declines and budget challenges. Those are fair questions,...

Do good fences really make good neighbors?

Question for Action Line: There’s a fence between Aspen and Holly on Florida Road that has some sections recently replaced and others recently destroyed. It seems like every time on...

How do I shake these critical inner voices?

Dear Rachel, I have a history of lots of negative self-talk about my weight (being too heavy). How do I quiet that critical voice in my head? Dear Longing for Freedom from Harsh Inn...

Different missions, same leadership

Leading a nonprofit and running a for-profit business are two different jobs; one is centered on mission, the other on margins. The context is different, but many principles remain aligned. ...

Local Opportunities Abound for Public Participation

It’s fashionable these days to curtail public participation in environmental reviews, something advocated across the political spectrum. The rationale is a simple desire for quick approvals ...

Love local? The Be Local Bash is for you

This June, the Local First Foundation will celebrate everything local at its Be Local Bash, bringing together independent businesses, nonprofits, community leaders and residents who help mak...

Building a rural health care workforce, one pathway at a time

When Axis Health System approached the La Plata Economic Development Alliance about the Opportunity NOW grant Axis received to create Healthcare Workforce Pathways, it was because of the All...

Building an affordable future: How La Plata County is addressing housing costs

With rising prices at the grocery store and the gas station, the term “affordability” seems to be everywhere. But for many in our community, affordability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a dail...

Colorado lawmakers keep dodging debate over public stream access rights

It’s perplexing that preserving legal public stream access remains one of the most untouchable topics in the Colorado legislature. Our state’s constitution boldly proclaims that every natura...

Man won’t leave neighbor alone

DEAR ABBY: I have a next-door neighbor who is retired and takes care of his wife, who has dementia. He’s a nice enough person, but he has no personal boundaries. He is intrusive and knocks o...