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Tipton: Caring for every veteran suffering from agent orange exposure

We are fortunate to have a large population of veterans living in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, many of whom served in the Vietnam War. During this brutal war, many of these brave C...

DATE: Apr 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Chronic conditions cause rift

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship for four years. My partner has fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. When we met, he had just found out. He was still active, working, and we had se...

DATE: Apr 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Home Depot has open-door exit strategy

On the side door at Home Depot, there’s a big sign that says, “Exit.” However, on the door itself, you’ll see another sign reading “Welcome.” How can you greet people where they’re not suppo...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Harrop: Don’t be fooled, Democrats’ votes come from the center

Recent elections give the lie to the notion that America wants fiery liberal activists to run the country – an idea put forth mainly by fiery liberal activists. It turns out that even Democr...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

Harrop: Don’t be fooled, Democrats’ votes come from the center

Recent elections give the lie to the notion that America wants fiery liberal activists to run the country – an idea put forth mainly by fiery liberal activists. It turns out that even Democr...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

Father’s marriage mystery to son

DEAR ABBY: My elderly father remarried after my mother died two years ago. He married an acquaintance who is 30 years younger at the courthouse with no friends or family in attendance. H...

DATE: Apr 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Be aware of laws abroad or you’ll court trouble

Oh, the legal trouble Americans get themselves into when they’re abroad. “They dress immodestly,” says Sheryl Hill, the executive director of Depart Smart, a nonprofit organizatio...

DATE: Apr 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Woman asks about social niceties

DEAR ABBY: Is there a polite way to refuse giving store clerks personal information? It seems like every time I shop, the clerks demand email, phone number, even my date of birth, and th...

DATE: Apr 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Progress: Site team committed to active engagement

As we look to starting work at Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund site this year, the Bonita Peak site team would like to thank all those who are providing meaningful input and contributi...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

This trinity spells trouble for our health

Something profound recently occurred to me. As I have been contemplating the collective experiences of a career in primary care medicine, I became aware of the fact that much of...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

McLachlan: A responsible and bi-partisan budget effort

Colorado’s constitution requires the state of Colorado to balance its budget every year; that sounds easier than it is. Our strong 2018 economic forecast provided a boost to the b...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the State House

Platt: Methane rule protects our health, environment, economy

Proposals under the Trump administration to repeal the Bureau of Land Management’s common-sense 2016 Methane and Waste Prevention Rule – regulating the leaking, venting and flaring of methan...

DATE: Mar 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.