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Assaults on central banks will leave us naked

NEW YORK – Around the democratic world, there is a struggle taking place that might end up the most damaging and long-lasting consequence of this era of populism. Elected leaders ...

DATE: Apr 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Fareed Zakaria

Affair that led to a long marriage remains a secret

Dear Abby: Many years ago, I had an affair with a married man. We eventually married and have had a long, happy life together. It was love at first sight for me. Both of us had children ...

DATE: Apr 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Euforquestra not afraid of challenge

The Fort Collins-based band Euforquestra wears many musical hats. Unafraid of a musical challenge and willing to experiment and change things up, if the genre hat fits, they’ll put it on and...

DATE: Apr 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

What happens when bigots are victims of bigotry

Spot the problem with the quoted remarks: (1) The Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 was “something some people did.” (2) Last month’s attack on two mosques in Christchurch,...

DATE: Apr 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Acupuncturist stuck with bill twice

Dear Abby: I am a licensed acupuncturist. One of my patients (also male) asked me to dinner, and since he seemed like a decent guy, I decided to go. After we finished and the $60 bill ar...

DATE: Apr 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Government can’t make us happy, David Brooks

To: David Brooks Columnist, The New York Times Dear David, We’ve met a few times over the years. I’m a big fan. You write beautifully and, more often than no...

DATE: Apr 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: David Brooks

Hunting for lake interloper isn’t a shore thing

Many, many of your constituents are still curious about the fate of the “lost hunter” who “broke into” the entrance trailer at Lake” Nighthorse last fall. Did that poor soul survive his priv...

DATE: Apr 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Trip loses luster when friends grow apart

Dear Abby: A close friend and I usually take a girls’ trip once a year – a long weekend at the same place. We drive there because it’s close to where we live. She has asked me again this...

DATE: Apr 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

New Mexico moves to protect Chaco Canyon from drilling

Anyone who has traveled the U.S. Highway 550 corridor to Albuquerque recently knows for themselves the extent of greatly expanded drilling activity. Advances in fracking technolo...

DATE: Apr 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

A real green deal

If it were properly focused it could wipe<br/>the smirk right off Donald Trump’s face

DATE: Apr 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Thomas Friedman

Don’t forget this on your next trip

You’ll probably forget something on your next trip. It might be as inconsequential as a pair of socks, or as important as lifesaving medication. But you will. At least that’s what the survey...

DATE: Apr 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

County stays ahead of Mother Nature’s surprises

You know that it is April in La Plata County when you layer your clothing just to walk down the street. Mother Nature seems to move front and center in the springtime. We thank ...

DATE: Apr 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Chair