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Kristof: Death row case reveals broken justice system

The first sign that something was wrong was a continuous busy signal on the home phone of Doug and Peggy Ryen. Bill Hughes, who lived nearby, wasn’t initially concerned that morning. His 11-...

DATE: May 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Man fulfills his vows to dying wife

DEAR ABBY: I’m writing in response to “Requires Companionship” from Feb. 7, whose husband has atypical Parkinson’s and she’s considering dating. My wife was diagnosed nine years ago, and...

DATE: May 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

City Market will ‘address’ problems with door sign

Please refer to attached photo of the front doors of City Market in Town Plaza. It’s a lollapalooza! Or something. How hard can it be to spell your own address correctly? Sign me, Ciyt Makre...

DATE: May 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Brooks: Gaza violence shows us how extremism corrupts

As you know, everybody sees the Middle East through his or her own narrative. Conservatives see it through the “front line in the war on terror” narrative and defend Israel’s actions on the ...

DATE: May 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: David Brooks

Arm-wrestle failure changes couple

DEAR ABBY: I’m average, fitness-wise, and work in an office. My girlfriend, who is naturally athletic, has belonged to a gym for a year. Our two fitness paths collided when I was enjoyin...

DATE: May 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Stamina required for this joyous, raucous Spanish wedding

At 11:30 p.m. on a recent Friday, a sword held by the bride and groom cut through a massive wedding cake during our friend Hector’s wedding. Our family was lucky enough to be in...

DATE: May 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: An American in Spain

When it’s about luggage, basic isn’t a bad thing

When it comes to the latest carry-on luggage, manufacturers are getting back to basics. So are travelers. Integrated electronics, such as charging stations and digital scales, are...

DATE: May 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Family can’t follow wedding RSVP

DEAR ABBY: I belong to a family that doesn’t RSVP for weddings or wedding showers. They often arrive late, leave weddings early and sometimes don’t stay to eat at the reception even when...

DATE: May 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

San Juan Wilderness Act strategically protects mountains’ beauty

With spring full bore upon us, it’s hard not to cast an envious eye toward the high country and start daydreaming about alpine wildflower hikes. One favorite destination for many is Ice Lake...

DATE: May 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Event season in full swing downtown

Taste of Durango is this Sunday. The Taste will set up on Main Avenue in downtown from College to 12th Street. The food booths will be set up a little differently this year, whic...

DATE: May 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

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DATE: May 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Minkler: Be wary of wolf reintroduction in Colorado

I was thrilled the first time I saw a wolf in the wild. I was in Denali National Park in Alaska, and I remember to this day the excitement of catching a short glimpse of a pair of wolves as ...

DATE: May 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns