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Guest Columns

Major Powell’s big brain needs another adventure

He was first through the Grand Canyon in 1869. There are many celebrations and events planned, but as a river…

February 2, 2019

From the State House

Shutdown’s effects hit too close to home

She was serving hors d’oeuvres at a party. A federal employee with a doctoral degree, she works to support her…

February 2, 2019

Frank Bruni

The Super Bowl that a broken America deserves

Sure, a bunch of people will make a boatload of money, tens of millions of us will reflexively tune in…

February 2, 2019

From the Extension Office

My three favorite tools for the garden

In the kitchen, I would be hard-pressed to think of a utensil I use more than my paring knife. Or…

February 1, 2019

Dear Abby

Wife resents husband favoring brother

They have a close relationship, which is great, but I often end up feeling like I’m playing second fiddle to…

February 1, 2019

Dana Milbank

Labor’s death reports were greatly exaggerated

When Justice Samuel Alito and his anti-labor colleagues on the Supreme Court handed down the Janus vs. AFSCME decision last…

January 31, 2019

Guest Columns

Venezuela is a catastrophe – a socialist nightmare

Every sensible observer agrees that Latin America’s once-richest country, sitting atop the world’s largest proven oil reserves, is an economic…

January 30, 2019

Dear Abby

Man is seeking commitment

That said, I’m an attractive guy in my early 30s, and I’d hate to continue to waste my prime sexual…

January 29, 2019

Action Line

Action Line: Options for Snowdown provide comic relief

du1-i-syn Action Line wields vast powers, but Follies tickets are a chunk of kryptonite. If you missed out on last…

January 28, 2019

La Plata Health Watch

Incremental change, environmental ‘nudges’ build new habits

The only thing more germane to this January holiday than “Auld Lang Syne” is the tradition of the New Year’s…

January 28, 2019

Dear Abby

Caregiving is focus of survey

Because family members and friends play a large part in providing care while also balancing jobs and other responsibilities, the…

January 28, 2019

Guest Columns

Ranchers need to get with the land-use program

One was about the demise of the Republican Party (“Has La Plata County shed its purple skin?”). It quoted Travis…

January 27, 2019

The Travel Troubleshooter

The shutdown may yet make a mess of your trip

Travelers wait in line at the Delta Air Lines ticket counter inside LaGuardia Airport in New York. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg…

January 27, 2019

Guest Columns

Shutdown could imperil area wildfire fighting

David Holub/Special to the Heralddu1-i-syn But how do those shutdowns really cost all of us who pay for our federal…

January 26, 2019

Population Matters

Use more renewable electricity

Our electric co-op, La Plata Electric Association, offers easy ways to do this by purchasing renewable power. Isn’t all electricity…

January 26, 2019

Nicholas Kristof

The Cuba embargo has failed – can we move on?

Let’s let Cuba be a normal country again. Cuba is neither the demonic tyranny conjured by some conservatives nor the…

January 26, 2019

From the Chamber

New year, new building, new recipients and new ideas

The chamber has a lot to celebrate as we organize and arrange our décor. A special thank you to all…

January 26, 2019

Local First

Being Local is a state of mind in which you’re focused on community

du1-i-syn In my mind, I am hearing a justifying response that sounds like, “I have lived here for 20 years!…

January 26, 2019

Adventures in Motherhood

Raising kids is wondrous, thank you for reading

In truth, I was a bit overwhelmed with the frantic urgency of motherhood, while paradoxically bored with a daily schedule…

January 26, 2019

Stewards of the Land

Abert’s squirrels are friends to the ponderosa pines

Abert’s squirrels can be spotted during the winter months.Courtesy If you’re lucky enough see an Abert’s squirrel, you’ll recognize it…

January 25, 2019

Dear Abby

Sibling sees signs of abuser in teen

He just turned 14, and he has just started dating. That got me thinking. If one day he moves in…

January 25, 2019

Dear Abby

Shy addict flounders in dating pool

I have overcome addiction, attend daily support meetings and have almost a year of sobriety. I avoid bar/club scenes where…

January 25, 2019

Michael Gerson

The Trumpification of pro-life movement will cost

On the increasingly likely assumption that it is, how would institutions on the right be affected by Trump’s corrupting embrace?…

January 24, 2019

Healing Nutrition

Alternative sweetners healthier than refined sugar

We are four weeks into the new year. Maybe you’ve had some success or maybe you’ve thrown in the towel.…

January 23, 2019