Columnists

Approaches to religion could ruin relationship

On every other level, we are wonderful. We want the same things in life and share similar values. Our difference…

September 17, 2017

Bethany Quimby rises to the top at Colorado State Fair

La Plata County had members compete in performing arts, shooting sports, foods and nutrition, livestock and horse contests. Members gain…

September 16, 2017

An American in Spain

The art of compact living and the romance of history high in the Pyrenees

So, we decided to join the throngs of vacationers and do a loop through Costa Brava and the Pyrenees before…

September 16, 2017

Action Line

Everyone loves recycling, right? Taint necessarily so

It’s been four years since the city established single-stream recycling. So you’d think people would know the drill. A look…

September 16, 2017

Joyce Rankin

Rankin: High stakes testing

Joyce Rankin The SAT is a standardized test that is administered by the College Board, a nonprofit organization. The test…

September 16, 2017

From our Congressman

Ignatius: Bring back the ombudsman to represent readers

Part of the answer is simply for journalists to keep doing their jobs, aggressively and fairly. We’re not in the…

September 16, 2017

From our Congressman

Moran: The road less traveled – Adult education in Durango

Stephanie Moran Stereotypes abound: the pregnant teen; the guy with substance abuse or attitude issues; the student with incarcerated parents.…

September 16, 2017

From our Congressman

Tipton and Westerman: The truth about forest health

The U.S. Forest Service’s enacted FY 2016 budget of $7 billion included $3.2 billion for wildfire suppression, 44.3 percent of…

September 16, 2017

From our Congressman

Using the power of the market to tackle climate change

This task is difficult but not impossible, as shown by the amazing progress the U.S. has made in reducing other…

September 16, 2017

Money Savvy

Control holiday stress by doing what’s essential

The kids are in school, pumpkin spice lattes reappeared, Labor Day has come and gone (I still think the academic…

September 16, 2017

Dear Abby

In-laws possible threat to couple

My problem is her parents. She’s worried how they will react. They dislike me intensely now and would run me…

September 16, 2017

Thinking Green

Hurricanes are a stark reminder of the costs of climate change

Here in the San Juan Basin, we are at the input end of climate change. Those unfortunate souls bearing the…

September 15, 2017

Froma Harrop

Harrop: Elite cities should share the wealth with others

Froma Harrop This move could herald a neat solution for cities seeking choice jobs and for those burdened by crowding…

September 15, 2017

Dear Abby

Man’s wife disturbed by hands-on approach

Do not suggest talking to him. He is never wrong and becomes livid when confronted. He reads your column, so…

September 15, 2017

Durango School News

Testing helps District 9-R gauge students’ abilities, prepare them for success

I’m the first to admit that a test is not the end all, be all. The reality is that assessments…

September 14, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Trump’s folly on North Korea and climate change

Thomas L. FriedmanJosh Haner/The New York Times) One of these threats is called North Korea. If the reckless leader of…

September 14, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Crackdown on Rohingya in Myanmar an outrage

Nicholas Kristof, New York Times For the last three weeks, Buddhist-majority Myanmar has systematically slaughtered civilians belonging to the Rohingya…

September 14, 2017

Dear Abby

Teen questions relationship

I have told my friends. They say I’m in an unhealthy relationship because he might pressure me into something I…

September 14, 2017

From our Congressman

Krugman: Irma demonstrates danger of dismissing science

Paul Krugman, The New York Times Rush Limbaugh accused weather scientists of inventing Irma’s threat for political and financial reasons:…

September 13, 2017

Dear Abby

Girls sharpen social skills

I am interested in ordering your booklet about popularity. You have such a good way with words, and I’m sure…

September 13, 2017

Mike Littwin

Littwin: How do you explain climate change denial to a child?

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independent We read several books on the topic, his favorite of which involves “grumpy” and “happy”…

September 12, 2017

Dear Abby

Wife wants snuggles

He says his mother was very cold toward him, and he was reared by his grandparents, who loved him, but…

September 12, 2017

From our Congressman

Ignatius: While Trump takes the shots, Tillerson runs the offense

David Ignatius The Tillerson approach focuses on personal diplomacy, in direct contacts with Chinese and Russian leaders, and through private…

September 11, 2017

Dear Abby

Herpes infection keeps woman on sidelines

If I were to meet someone on one of those sites, when would be the right time to reveal my…

September 11, 2017