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Plans stall after affair discovered

DEAR ABBY: I just found out that my husband of 37 years is having an affair. I have supported him in every way I could – raising our daughters, taking care of the household and holding a...

DATE: Feb 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Democrats, media to blame for ignoring Dreamers

WASHINGTON – The “Dreamers” lost again. As you will recall, the Dreamers are illegal immigrants who were brought to the United States as young children. Most have grown...

DATE: Feb 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Robert Samuelson

It’s not a choice of bike paths or street repairs

The City coffers are lean for road repairs, a new police station and other basics, yet there appears to be an abundance of funds for recreation programs. Given the number, variety...

DATE: Feb 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

City left holding the bag when trash cans don’t open

During a walk with my sister, I proudly pooped on the sidewalk. My human owner bagged it and looked for a trash can. He discovered the trash can (see photo) with nine bags of poop on top. Be...

DATE: Feb 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Water just might cure what ails you

Let me ask you something. What is your relationship with water? Suppose I told you that water is fundamental to human health – perhaps in ways you do not yet recognize or acknowle...

DATE: Feb 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Woman wants men to look deeper

DEAR ABBY: I have been reading your advice and your mother’s for decades. I am an attractive 65-year-old woman. I have no problem meeting men. I have been told numerous times I look 20 y...

DATE: Feb 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Are biometrics the answer for airport security?

From impossibly long lines to intrusive searches by humorless agents, today’s airport screening process is a hassle for many flyers. But the screenings of tomorrow could be unlike...

DATE: Feb 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

The Vatican’s gay overlords

New book opens closets but could fuel fires

DATE: Feb 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Frank Bruni

Fight over-population denial

I first met people who denied the population problem in 1994 at the International Conference on Population and Development. They supported their claim that there was no population...

DATE: Feb 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Let’s get Creative with our outdoors

It’s the penultimate day of a 30-day trip as I sit here and write this column. My bare toes are pushing through a sandy beach at Surprise Canyon on the Grand Canyon. As Durangoan...

DATE: Feb 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local First

Family members struggle to reunite

DEAR ABBY: A year ago, my sister “Jan” started dating this guy, “Miles,” who soon moved in with her. Everyone in our family was welcoming until she started telling us their problems. We ...

DATE: Feb 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Time for new city funding to keep the paint fresh

Last November our ballots contained several asks for tax hikes, both local and state. In Durango, Ballot Question 2A combined property and sales tax increases to fund fire and res...

DATE: Feb 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns