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Bulimic employee embarrassed

DEAR ABBY: My psychiatrist’s office called and left a very sensitive voice message about my bulimia on a message machine shared with other individuals. Our voice messages are sent transc...

DATE: Feb 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Joswick: Perspective and the paradox of property rights

A truth: When the county goes to work on its land-use code, it is poking a stick into the hornets’ nest. So it is no surprise that this latest county effort is eliciting some pre...

DATE: Feb 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

What’s your risk for heart disease?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. About 630,000 Americans die from heart disease each year – th...

DATE: Feb 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Son threatened by past abuser

DEAR ABBY: I have a son from a previous relationship, and have been in a relationship for a year with a man I’ll call Bryan. Not long ago, Bryan confided to me that he and his brother we...

DATE: Feb 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Kristof: You’re wrong! I’m right!

We live in two Americas. In one America, a mentally unstable president selected partly by Russia lies daily and stirs up bigotry that tears our social fabric. In anothe...

DATE: Feb 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Pushkin: Colorado Checkoff - 40 years of taxpayers helping Colorado communities

Each year, Colorado’s nonprofit organizations work diligently to provide services to communities throughout the state. The need is great and fortunately for the state’s nonprofits, one of th...

DATE: Feb 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Coworkers frustrate employee

DEAR ABBY: I am almost 62 and struggling to get through the day at work. It’s not because of the work itself, but I am extremely unhappy in the work environment. I have been ...

DATE: Feb 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Object’s sale is a bomb despite lots of passing traffic

I love Durango’s roadside markets. But before making my purchase, I just wanted to check and see if bombs for sale are protected under the Second Amendment? Are there background checks? Also...

DATE: Feb 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Parker: ‘You guys are the adults ...’ Time to act like it

WASHINGTON – It was a profoundly poignant image: Thirty teens huddled together in a small dark room, their faces illuminated by cellphones as they learned about an active shooter at their sc...

DATE: Feb 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Plain Jane becomes vain Jane

DEAR ABBY: When I was in my teens, and even into my 20s and 30s, I was a Plain Jane. I had little self-confidence. But strangely, I’m one of those people who has gotten better looking as...

DATE: Feb 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

La Plata Electric Association grapples with era of change

It’s a challenging time for La Plata Electric Association. The electric utility world is undergoing a classic technology disruption, where rapid advances threaten to upend decades-old busine...

DATE: Feb 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Here’s why travelers are rethinking rental cars

If you are planning a vacation, then renting a car may be as automatic as making hotel or restaurant reservations. Or not. New ground transportation options are blossoming in the...

DATE: Feb 18, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

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.