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Sullivan: Is Trump coverage negative? That’s the wrong question

The New York Daily News front page on Friday morning screamed “LIAR” in huge type over a photo of President Donald Trump. USA Today’s banner headline seconded the motion: “Comey c...

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

Craig: We must stop treating each other like the enemy

As we venture deeper into the new realities of a Donald Trump presidency, many people across this great country are still feeling anger and resentment toward one another in the wake of a ver...

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

Rankin: Legislation ready to be implemented

Last month, I reported on the education bills that were considered during the 2017 legislative session. Senate Bill 267 and House Bill 1375 are two new acts that have significant impact on t...

DATE: Jun 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Joyce Rankin

Thompson: Can Zinke shrink Bears Ears?

Following six weeks of intense nationwide debate, and after more than 150,000 public comments, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on June 12 released his interim report on the Trump administratio...

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

Teen’s behavior draws strong words from concerned readers

DEAR ABBY: Regarding “Needs a Playmate” (Feb. 15), I agreed with your advice to 7-year-old “Jessie’s” mom to make it clear that what happened was not her daughter’s fault, and that “Jaso...

DATE: Jun 17, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Reasons for your cat’s house-soiling may be more than behavioral

By Heather Perkins House-soiling is the No. 1 behavioral problem in household cats. Unfortunately, many of these cats are given away to other homes, sent outside to live or euthan...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Quality early care, education have positive effects on families

I was recently part of a discussion where someone asked what I felt was the “one thing” that could be done to address some of society’s challenges. In my opinion, and that of many of my nonp...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

The tradition of a weekend of golf Opens

There is one word from “Fiddler on the Roof” that sums up this particular week of local and national golf action – tradition. One event is no less challenging than the other if y...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Shocking reminder that the toxic tone must change

WASHINGTON — There was an eerie silence in the House chamber when the gavel fell to open Wednesday morning’s session. This was supposed to be the time for “morning-hour” speeches,...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

West’s utilities abandon coal because it costs too much

“It’s all about the economics,” the expert said. “Technologies have improved to make other forms of energy less expensive than coal.” One might figure sure, that’s some tree-hugg...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Teen tells mom to stay away during his band performances

DEAR ABBY: My 15-year-old son will be entering 10th grade. He has been a member of the school band since sixth grade. After performing in last year’s Christmas parade, a group of the stu...

DATE: Jun 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Bruni: The mortification of Jeff Sessions

The appearance of Jeff Sessions before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday didn’t bring us much closer to understanding what did or didn’t happen between Donald Trump and the Russia...

DATE: Jun 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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.