From our Congressman Childs: Rep. Tipton, remember where you came from It’s a big difference between here and there. Out here, we’re made by the sense of land. Think Mesa Verde,… December 16, 2017
From our Congressman Parker: Election 2018 – It’s not too soon to review what to expect How do state elections work? All active registered voters will automatically receive a mail ballot for every election the county… December 16, 2017
From our Congressman Doughty: Impact fees ensure new growth pays its own way Hal Doughty, Chief, Durango Fire Protection DistrictJERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald The expense of expanding infrastructure to accommodate new growth can overwhelm… December 16, 2017
On Education Ninde: Connection is key! Reach out and save a life Claire Nindedu1-i-syn When a youth dies by suicide, our questioning becomes more desperate and the need for an answer feels… December 16, 2017
Dear Abby Stepson left out of gift-giving My husband and I had our own child seven months ago. Now they’re sending a ton of Christmas presents for… December 16, 2017
From the Extension Office La Plata County 4-H clubs serve communities, people in many ways At a minimum, 4-H members are required to participate in one community service event during the year. However, most 4-H… December 15, 2017
Stewards of the Land No snow? Why not try ice skating in the high country? Where are the winter sports? Have you considered ice skating on high-country lakes? Rarely have the conditions been so prime.… December 15, 2017
From our Congressman Gerson: A healthy Republican party can only be built on the ruins of this one Michael Gersondu1-i-syn It is an odd position for me, and a complicated one. This change may impose costs to causes… December 15, 2017
Dear Abby Mental illness worries father I just learned via the news and social media that her brother, who is also 14 (and lives nearby with… December 15, 2017
Thoughts Along The Way Being decisive has its drawbacks He began by reviewing an experiment that showed that once we have decided how something is (whether that is a… December 14, 2017
Durango School News On social media, speculation can run wild; seek trusted sources of information Our focus, historically, was on relaying accurate information efficiently. Today, our challenge extends to combating the rash of misinformation that… December 14, 2017
Thomas Friedman Friedman: Alabama says no to Trump’s tribalism Thomas L. Friedman<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn Thank you to the majority of Alabamians for loving our country more… December 14, 2017
Mike Littwin Littwin: Will somebody please tell Cory Gardner that Republicans lost in Alabama? Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn But it’s as good a place to start as any. You see, it seemed as… December 14, 2017
Dear Abby Christmas babies share stories Our daughter was born on Dec. 20. When she was only a few years old, we purchased a 2-foot-tall artificial… December 14, 2017
From our Congressman Gangloff: Trump and Zinke, a pair of fact-free ‘Bad Santas’ Deborah Gangloffdu1-i-syn They came to announce a weakening of Teddy Roosevelt’s Antiquities Act and dramatic changes to our national monuments… December 13, 2017
Dear Abby Wife uneasy of ‘business partner’ When they are both here in town, they have “business” meetings several times a week. I am not allowed to… December 13, 2017
Healing Nutrition Maintain – don’t gain – this season Over the next three weeks, is your social calendar packed full of dinners, cocktail parties and office socials? It is… December 12, 2017
Dear Abby Tech-savvy wife is fed up DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 40 years. Like most people, we’ve had our good times… December 12, 2017
Ross Douthat Douthat: The baker and the empire Ross Douthat<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn Nor is it surprising that I’m on the side of the baker. But… December 12, 2017
From our Congressman Krugman: The Republican war on children Paul Krugmandu1-i-syn You might think that this question is silly, hypothetical and has an obvious answer. But it’s not at… December 12, 2017
From our Congressman Brooks: The GOP is harming every cause it used to serve du1-i-syn You could sort of float along in the middle, and keep your head down until this whole Trump thing… December 11, 2017
Dear Abby Sister continues into debt Last year my husband and I paid her property taxes for her so she wouldn’t lose her house. It was… December 11, 2017
Action Line There’s a lot to digest in ‘sewer consumption’ fee Your query inspired Action Line to do the same, actually taking a look at the bill and not just mindlessly… December 10, 2017