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Mom dotes on new boyfriend at the expense of her kids

DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Rita,” and I separated a year ago. Our divorce is pending. The man she’s seeing, whom I believe she was cheating with before we split, has a violent criminal past. H...

DATE: Jun 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Horoscope for June 7, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Because of the placement of Mercury throughout the next few weeks, you want to get away on short trips. You also will be more interested in talking to people, p...

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Columnists

CDOT’s highway project is coming to a grinding halt

Regarding CDOT’s “improvement project” on U.S. Highway 550 through town: How does grinding down the road surface “prolong the life” of pavement? Also, the project was supposed to get rid of ...

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Kristof: What monkeys can teach us about fairness

Monkeys were taught in an experiment to hand over pebbles in exchange for cucumber slices. They were happy with this deal. Then the researcher randomly offered one monkey — in sig...

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Parker: Trump’s accidental ‘call to action’ sparks action

WASHINGTON – A curious thing happened on President Trump’s way out of the Paris climate accord. American mayors, governors, corporate leaders and others immediately committed to meeting the ...

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

Man decries rampant false advertising on dating sites

DEAR ABBY: I was divorced three years ago, and recently went on some dating sites to find a possible companion. All the women I met had posted photos that looked nothing like them. It wa...

DATE: Jun 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Give plants extra attention to help them thrive

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggestions for your...

DATE: Jun 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Weakened deterrence: an invitation to instability

WASHINGTON — So what if, in his speech last week to NATO, Donald Trump didn’t explicitly reaffirm the provision that an attack on one is an attack on all? What’s the big deal? Di...

DATE: Jun 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Transgender dad wants to be daughter’s ‘second mommy’

DEAR ABBY: My former spouse and I are divorced and share a 3-year-old daughter. Soon after the baby was born, my ex came out as transgender and now lives as a woman. I have a...

DATE: Jun 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Rash of recent videos could affect airline regulation

It didn’t take the latest string of viral videos to convince Cynthia O’Leary. There was no need to see the near-riot at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or the passengers braw...

DATE: Jun 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Littwin: The body slammer wins – Is it all Trump’s fault?

The body slammer wins in Montana, meaning, apparently, we’re either one step closer to the apocalypse or to political reporters adopting concussion protocols. Or maybe both. The c...

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Conversations, patience key to getting it right

There are a few common refrains that residents share with the La Plata County Commissioners – “When will Denver TV be available here?” and “What can I do about my neighbor’s barking dog?” Bo...

DATE: Jun 3, 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.