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Reading into winter: Books to contemplate aging, death

November is a good time to think about books. The long, dark nights are coming, and there’s just more time to read, reflect and be. So many great books have come my way lately, a...

DATE: Nov 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Library a place where diverse people come together to connect

Recently, I was on a trip to the Midwest to see family and I had the chance to enjoy some music on the drive. One song in particular spoke to me as I traveled. “Stranger” by the S...

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life

Better worlds start with great mothers; San Juan Basin can help

At San Juan Basin Public Health's Nurse-Family Partnership, first-time moms are empowered to transform their lives and create better futures for themselves and their babies. NFP ...

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

I’m still thankful

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love Thanksgiving. There’s turkey and all the fixins; friends and family to share it with; an opportunity to serve meals to those who...

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Teacher weighs reaching out to former student behind bars

DEAR ABBY: Twelve years ago, I taught a boy I’ll call Brandon in my first-grade class. I was very fond of him, and we had a strong connection. I knew Brandon had a tough home life and di...

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Climate change essay winners share their wisdom

As part of the Climate Change Solutions: Inspiration from Leaders in Climate Science and Action presentation at Fort Lewis College on Oct. 30, students at Durango area high schools were ...

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

And now, a word from our president (not really)

WASHINGTON – Network announcer: We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for this special message from the president of the United States. My fellow Americans. I want to s...

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Kathleen Parker

Behold, the newest lesson in Trumponomics 101

WASHINGTON – Tuesday morning brought a textbook illustration of Trumponomics. Under this economic theory – defined roughly as “when it’s sunny, credit me; when it rains, blame the...

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dana Milbank

Mom’s death leads to war over house

DEAR ABBY: My mom recently passed away at 91. She had a great life and went peacefully at home in bed during the night. I took charge of her medical care and finances after Dad died 10 y...

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

For a healthy landscape in 2019, give yard, garden a little love now

I fully realize how stepping into the garden this time of year can be a challenge – like waking up at 6:30 a.m. with the sky pitch black, buying carrots from the grocery store and not the fa...

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Donald Trump’s America not a safe place for Jews

WASHINGTON – George Washington, in his 1790 letter to the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, told Jews they would be safe in the new nation. “The government of the United S...

DATE: Nov 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dana Milbank

Friend’s loyalty may be shifting

DEAR ABBY: I’m in middle school. “Jill” has been my best friend for 11 years. She has always been shy, while I am outgoing. Recently, she has been hanging out with the class “ho,” “Kelly...

DATE: Oct 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby