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Brooks: We are dividing into upswingers and downswingers

The popular gloom notwithstanding, we’re actually living in an era of astounding progress. We’ve seen the greatest reduction in global poverty in history. As Steven Pinker has documented, we...

DATE: Oct 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Girlfriend not OK with bachelor party

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of two years will be attending a bachelor party in Las Vegas. We’ve never had any issues of infidelity, yet I can’t help but feel anxious about his upcoming trip. I k...

DATE: Oct 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Into the still of night

I pulled into the parking lot and turned off the engine. It wasn’t that much earlier than I usually arrive at church on Sunday mornings, but I was struck by how it was still night. ...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thoughts Along The Way

Ganzert: Older is better - think of senior dogs this Adopt-A-Dog Month

Along with pumpkin spice and everything nice, October is known as a month of change. With the leaves turning and the weather finally cooling down, people and pets alike are starting to snugg...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Krugman: The GOP is no party for honest men

According to a new CBS News poll, almost 60 percent of the American public believes that the current Republican tax plan favors the wealthy. Some people see this number as a sign that the pl...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Phone call ruins hanky-panky

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for many years, work long schedules, and actually sleep when we go to bed at night. Saturday afternoon, we had “nothing to do,” so I suggested a li...

DATE: Oct 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Kristof: Trump’s approach escalates North Korea tensions

On just the first day of a war between the United States and North Korea, according to a Stanford University assessment, 1 million people could be killed. Yet after my five-day vi...

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Mom wonders how often to write

DEAR ABBY: My son and I are very close. He joined the Marine Corps (a decision I fully support) and shipped out recently. I had read on a Marine family site that frequent let...

DATE: Oct 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Flying with yogurt cup? Airport security is lactose intolerant

I was going through airport security and had two new containers of yummy yogurt confiscated. The TSA agents declined, however, to confiscate an even larger container of tomatoes in salad dre...

DATE: Oct 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

If hotel alarm clocks tick you off, you’re not alone

Mention alarm clocks to a frequent hotel guest, and you’ll probably get an earful. Those ever-present digital clock radios frequently evoke feelings of confusion, frustration and even rage. ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Mom wants children’s griping to end

DEAR ABBY: I have a super-sensitive adult child who calls me regularly to criticize another sibling. Mothers do not like to hear their children being criticized by anyone – including the...

DATE: Oct 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Explore the constellation Pegasus during autumn months

Greetings, stargazers. Autumn brings not only a change in the weather, but also a major transition in your stargazing targets. Many of the stars in the summer sky are bright, su...

DATE: Oct 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

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.