Columnists

Recognize, then challenge, thinking traps to lead a more joyful life

A complete understanding of the various factors influencing mental health (and often by association, physical health) has been elusive and…

February 23, 2020

Local First

Centura backs out of Southwest Health Alliance

We are extremely disappointed in this response because Centura’s plan cuts the community out of health care entirely. Centura states…

February 22, 2020

Guest Columns

Farhad Manjoo: Is Amazon’s store just too good to be broken up?

The company’s online store has always been convenient and plentiful, but in the last year, Amazon significantly increased the speed…

February 22, 2020

The Travel Troubleshooter

Why travelers don’t value their time – and what it means for your next vacation

“I have taken longer flights and endured longer stopovers when I’ve had the time,” he says. “When I don’t have…

February 22, 2020

Dear Abby

Woman is trapped by guilt in friendship

At one point, without my permission, he gave her my phone number, and she began calling me. A little has…

February 21, 2020

Ross Douthat

Ross Douthat: The Bloomberg temptation – and the peril

This was especially true in the days when Bloomberg would advertise his interest in a third-party candidacy. Third parties are…

February 21, 2020

David Brooks

David Brooks: It was education that made Scandinavia great

Progressives say it’s because they have generous welfare states. Some libertarians point out that these countries score high on nearly…

February 21, 2020

Downtown Lowdown

Che Apalache: Argentina’s only bluegrass band?

Five-thousand miles is, in fact, not enough space to keep American string band music from gaining a small foothold in…

February 20, 2020

Dear Abby

Man hopes to move affair forward

I let her know that if they were to break up, I would want to give it a try, and…

February 18, 2020

From the State House

Barbara McLachlan: Priming state Outdoor Rec office to do even more

It was an amazing array, and reminded me of my District 59 constituents, the ones who thrive in the outdoors,…

February 17, 2020

Action Line

Trimble Crossing is the area’s new hot spot

In spite of global warming, temperatures in the Animas Valley are not approaching 500 degrees, as displayed recently at Trimble…

February 17, 2020

Guest Columns

Clyde Church: Getting on the same page with the land use code

This year, our top priority is to adopt a new land-use code and the Board of County Commissioners, Planning Commission…

February 16, 2020

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to get a travel company to respond to your complaint

People like John Dignam want to know. He recently tried to redeem two “free” flight vouchers on Spirit Airlines. He…

February 15, 2020

From the Mayor

Melissa Youssef: ‘Seamless connectivity’ explains bridge project

The bridge, with the purpose of connecting two parts of the Animas River Trail (one section ending just south of…

February 15, 2020

Creating Community

When it comes to giving to a nonprofit, be a pioneer

Right now, Colorado is opening up a new avenue for charitable giving – it is called ReFUND Colorado – and…

February 14, 2020

Dear Abby

Separate beds give couple peace

She snores, and I toss and turn. She needs the room dark, while I like a night light so I…

February 14, 2020

Stewards of the Land

Do you know where the wild things are?

I was elated by her interest in nature and told her that I certainly would. Yet, I doubted there would…

February 14, 2020

Guest Columns

Cory Gardner: In its race to impeach, the U.S. House failed us

The process included 17 witnesses, 100-plus hours of testimony and thousands of pages of material which I successfully fought to…

February 14, 2020

Downtown Lowdown

Sticks -N- Thorns a musical friendship

Guitar player Jon Stickley and banjo player Andy Thorn’s friendship and subsequent musical relationship began in a North Carolina middle…

February 14, 2020

Dear Abby

Couple’s love story has lasted 55 years

We dated for a few months, fell in love and got married. We have had a wonderful 55-year marriage, and…

February 13, 2020

Thinking Green

Legislation ensures lasting conservation

Soon after taking office, the Trump administration cut over 2 million acres from the canyons, mesas and cultural landscapes protected…

February 13, 2020

Dear Abby

Mom fears drama will lead to trouble

They are part of the same friend group. He has been acting very hurt, pouty and angry. He told a…

February 12, 2020

David Brooks

David Brooks: How Donald Trump will win again in November

First, President Donald Trump’s job approval numbers are rising. When the impeachment inquiry got rolling in October his Gallup approval…

February 12, 2020

Strength in Well-being

How many carbs should we be eating?

Some diets suggest eliminating them all, while others propose we eat only them! How can this be? Three things we…

February 12, 2020