Columnists

Littwin: To understand Trump’s NFL feud, you have to know that he wins even when he’s losing

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn I know. He just got killed on the latest Obamacare-repeal attempt. And he looks like…

September 30, 2017

From our Congressman

Leiter: Shutting out the public hurts natural resource management

Amanda C. Leiterdu1-i-syn The title reflects the reality that “regulation” is now a dirty word in the nation’s capital. Indeed,…

September 30, 2017

From our Congressman

Steltzer: Protecting people through the science of studying plants

To protect people, we scientists keep our eyes on plants, thanks to the support from the non-defense portion of the…

September 30, 2017

From our Congressman

Keillor: The gentle people shall prevail

Garrison Keillordu1-i-syn Some boarded-up windows downtown, some houses awaiting demolition. A man told me his church was organizing volunteers to…

September 30, 2017

On Real Estate

One-time close loans give you more options to build a home

A new type of loan that helps buyers acquire land and finance the construction with a small investment has emerged.…

September 30, 2017

The Tourism Effect

How does DATO plan its marketing, operations?

These are the kinds of questions we ask ourselves in creating this plan: 1. What are the factors that might…

September 30, 2017

From our Congressman

Kozak: Trigger warnings and censorship

David Kozakdu1-i-syn Learning happens by interrogating one’s assumptions, data and culture. Threats to this approach to education on the Fort…

September 30, 2017

Dear Abby

Wife takes out anger on husband

My wife now treats me like garbage. Apparently, “all men are dogs,” and if she passes away, I “obviously already…

September 30, 2017

Stewards of the Land

Hunting on your national forest and Bureau of Land Management lands

Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association SJMA Visitor Services Staff, Mark Winkworth, provides information to hunters at the hunting booth outside…

September 29, 2017

Creating Community

You may be surprised about how affordable health insurance can be

Popedu1-i-syn Changes in family size, income, tax credit opportunities and available health plans may have occurred in the last year,…

September 29, 2017

From our Congressman

Kozak: Trigger warnings, censorship and the Fort Lewis College experience [full-length]

David Kozakdu1-i-syn Over the past five or so years, trigger warnings, whether found on course syllabuses or announced during classes…

September 29, 2017

View from the Center

DAC presents exhibit highlighting relationship with Willowtail Springs

Hogandu1-i-syn This is a fine example of a collaborative relationship between two nonprofits that benefits the community. Through their dedicated…

September 29, 2017

From our Congressman

Schultz: Those who believe others are not really human

Connie Schultzdu1-i-syn I don’t remember seeing a single anti-war protest growing up that wasn’t framed by the console of our…

September 29, 2017

Dear Abby

Wife can’t get over past affair

The problem is, I can’t forgive myself. I hate myself! I could have lost everything, including our two kids. I…

September 29, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Folks, we’re home alone

Thomas L. Friedman (CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn Surely one of the most cynical, reckless acts of governing in my…

September 28, 2017

From our Congressman

Gerson: Wielding both ignorance and malice, Trump further divides the country

Michael Gersondu1-i-syn Protests by players during the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” are misdirected, but their motivations are understandable. African-Americans…

September 28, 2017

Dear Abby

Mother regrets allowing abuse

After 17 years we divorced, but I feel my children got a raw deal. Things are different now. Single women…

September 28, 2017

From our Congressman

Brooks: Sam Francis predicted the coming war on business

David Brooksdu1-i-syn In a series of essays for conservative magazines like Chronicles, Francis hammered home three key insights. The first…

September 27, 2017

Dear Abby

Man is not father after 8 months

I had given them items that should have stayed in the family, and many of his friends and our extended…

September 27, 2017

From our Congressman

Krugman: Trapped by their own lies

Paul Krugman, The New York Timesdu1-i-syn It takes a truly terrible proposal to elicit such eloquent unanimity from organizations that…

September 26, 2017

From our Congressman

Dionne, Mann, Ornstein: How Trump is helping to save our democracy

E.J. Dionne The Washington Postdu1-i-syn But precisely because the Trump threat is so profound, he has jolted much of the country…

September 26, 2017

Dear Abby

Alcoholic gets sober after wife leaves

Nine years into our marriage, I became an alcoholic. Try as I might, I couldn’t find a way to stop…

September 26, 2017

From our Congressman

Roy: FLC – Division II school has Division III facilities

Matthew Roy Whalen has been a staple on the historic campus since its construction, hosting graduations, assemblies, sporting events and…

September 25, 2017

Dear Abby

Son is too personal while online dating

I realize people today think one’s sexual history shouldn’t matter, but doesn’t my son have a right to know how…

September 25, 2017