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Collins: Hypocrisy is rife in latest House vote on abortion

Our topic for today is hypocrisy. The scene is – where else? – Congress. This week the House of Representatives voted 237-189 to make it a crime for a doctor to perform an abortion on a woma...

DATE: Oct 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Moving won’t solve morning noise

DEAR ABBY: Suggesting that an older couple (“Upset in Washington,” June 13) move to a community for people over age 55 because they’re bothered by the neighbor children early in the morn...

DATE: Oct 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friedman: If only Stephen Paddock had been a Muslim

If only Stephen Paddock had been a Muslim ... If only he had shouted “Allahu akbar” before he opened fire on all those concertgoers in Las Vegas ... If only he had been a member of ISIS ... ...

DATE: Oct 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thomas Friedman

Kristof: We can act before the next mass shooting

After the horrific shooting in Las Vegas, the impulse of politicians is to lower flags, offer moments of silence and lead somber tributes. But what we need most of all isn’t mourning but act...

DATE: Oct 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Woman dislikes teen boys

DEAR ABBY: I’m a happily married woman in my 30s. Although we don’t have children yet, many of our friends do. Some of them have boys who are approaching or are already in their early te...

DATE: Oct 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Brooks: The philosophical assault on Trumpism

Establishment Republicans have tried five ways to defeat or control Donald Trump, and they have all failed. Jeb Bush tried to outlast Trump, and let him destroy himself. That fai...

DATE: Oct 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Wife opposes husband’s plan to donate sperm to a friend

DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, I married a kind, hard-working man I’ll call Travis. These two years have been the best of my life, and I couldn’t imagine a better husband. However, I just got...

DATE: Oct 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Millionaire boyfriend proves stingy with airline rewards

DEAR ABBY: I am in a long-distance relationship with a man who lives halfway across the country. Because he’s very wealthy, he arranges for all the airfare. I am a single mother and I ha...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Harrop: Not saving for the future is the American way

Smart people living in harm’s way of hurricanes know to fortify their homes before the storm hits. In a similar vein, the prudent will shore up their financial position before the next reces...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

Romanoff: Mending Colorado’s mental health

What stops Coloradans from getting the mental health care they need? You can learn a lot by asking them. That’s one of the things we’ve been doing over the past 18 months, as part of a state...

DATE: Oct 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Dougherty: Stopping the destruction caused by drug addiction

Ninety-one Americans die each day from an opioid overdose. From 2000 to 2015, more than half a million people lost their battles with drug addiction. It is estimated that in 2016...

DATE: Oct 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Who’s got room for hate?

Back when I was a “citizen,” I had some pretty strong opinions about things. As time passed, I started questioning my own opinions. Where did they come from and why? I began to se...

DATE: Oct 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Watch Yore Topknot

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.