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Time to air out dirty laundry?

DEAR ABBY: My late husband and I were married 38 years when we finally went to marriage counseling. I found out then that he had slept with my sister early in our marriage. I had suspected h...

For waste and inefficiency, you really can’t beat corn ethanol

Corn ethanol, also known as grain alcohol, has been burned in gasoline engines and human stomachs since before Henry Ford was born. It’s hard on both, so until 35 years ago it never caught o...

Lose weight naturally by unlocking your body’s GLP-1 superpower

You’ve likely heard the hype around Ozempic and Wegovy – weight loss drugs that have taken the world by storm. These medications mimic a gut hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), k...

How many miles to the top of Coal Bank?

Dear Action Line, As we cyclists struggle up the grade to Coal Bank Pass, we encounter a sign that reads “Coal Bank Pass Summit 4 Miles.” By my observation, it’s only 3.71 miles to ...

Husband’s mom not wanted in picture

DEAR ABBY: I have a full-time job and am in pretty good health. I have one son, “Brian,” who is married and has three children. My problem is that my son is often rude to me. I was a single ...

Kelly: College basketball’s transfer portal is double-edged sword; look at FLC last season

Skyhawks men’s basketball had strong season while women struggled

120 days, 733 bills later, it’s good to be home and an honor to serve

The first regular session of the 75th Colorado General Assembly concluded on May 7 after our constitutionally limited 120 days. We actually completed our legislative work several hours befor...

EMS week recognizes the dedicated spirit of providers, mental health and funding challenges

Dialing 911 in a medical emergency is not something people expect to do, but when they do, they have expectations from a system largely unknown to them. People want and expect high quality, ...

Democrats are invoking the ‘Rule of Law’ selectively and hypocritically

The continuous outrage against Donald Trump is fascinating to watch. A friend of mine who is a nationally prominent psychologist (and a liberal) told me that we’re watching true mass-hysteri...

Do you want a ‘Save A Shelter Pet’ license plate too?

I recently bought a “Save A Shelter Pet” license plate. I was curious about what impact it actually has on pets in Colorado and La Plata County. Here is what I found out. Funds from the “Sav...

Teen endures stepmom’s harsh treatment

DEAR ABBY: My dear friend, “Sandra,” is married with two children. She and her husband have a 4-year-old son together and another son from her husband’s first marriage who is 14. The 14-year...

One should – and here is how to – sip single malt Scotch

The Scots are a practical and direct people. They spell whisky without an “e.” The “e” takes up ink and space and is quite simply unnecessary. I was the designated driver for my friends all ...