Columnists

Euforquestra not afraid of challenge

Liggettdu1-i-syn Euforquestra will perform tonight (Friday) at the Animas City Theatre, a makeup show from when they were snowed-out back…

April 25, 2019

Guest Columns

What happens when bigots are victims of bigotry

(1) The Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 was “something some people did.” (2) Last month’s attack on two mosques in…

April 24, 2019

Dear Abby

Acupuncturist stuck with bill twice

He asked me out again the next week. I figured everyone deserves a second chance, so I said yes. Well,…

April 24, 2019

David Brooks

Government can’t make us happy, David Brooks

Columnist, The New York Times Dear David, We’ve met a few times over the years. I’m a big fan. You…

April 23, 2019

Action Line

Hunting for lake interloper isn’t a shore thing

Authorities were looking for this man, who broke into a Lake Nighthorse office trailer and left a note saying he…

April 22, 2019

Dear Abby

Trip loses luster when friends grow apart

I don’t feel like doing it. She spends a lot of time on her phone, texting or playing on apps,…

April 22, 2019

Thinking Green

New Mexico moves to protect Chaco Canyon from drilling

Advances in fracking technology have unlocked access to oil deposits tightly trapped in the Mancos and Gallup shale formations, oil…

April 21, 2019

Thomas Friedman

A real green deal

If it were properly focused it could wipethe smirk right off Donald Trump’s face

April 21, 2019

The Travel Troubleshooter

Don’t forget this on your next trip

More than 8 in 10 travelers forgot something while they were on vacation, according to a survey by Minimus.biz, a…

April 21, 2019

From the Chair

County stays ahead of Mother Nature’s surprises

Mother Nature seems to move front and center in the springtime. We thank her for the beautiful big snows of…

April 20, 2019

From the State House

Many health care bills on the move

I am the first to admit it is not my specialty for legislation, but here are some select bipartisan bills…

April 20, 2019

Local First

Local solutions to health care could provide financial relief

Ask anyone living in La Plata County about health care, and you will probably hear the same story: rising costs,…

April 20, 2019

From the Extension Office

CODY Project promotes youth mental health at second annual event

This pro-social, free community event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Exhibit Hall at the La…

April 19, 2019

From the Mayor

New Council and fresh restart for city

Mother Nature delivered both negatives and positives this past year, with a devastating drought and a wildfire that raged for…

April 19, 2019

Robert Samuelson

What caused the financial crisis? Our success

Theories abound. Liberals blame Wall Street greed and lax government oversight. The conservatives’ villain is the government’s aggressive promotion of…

April 19, 2019

Dear Abby

Girl’s severe allergies cause strain with animal-loving aunt

My sister lives in a different state and has invited my family to spend the holidays at her home this…

April 19, 2019

Downtown Lowdown

Ranky Tanky uses music to teach history

Liggettdu1-i-syn If you’re paying attention, you’ll learn that the Charleston, South Carolina-based band are descendants of the Gullah, who during…

April 18, 2019

Dana Milbank

On the border, for Trump, the Pottery Barn rule

The existence of the crisis is as obvious as its cause: Trump. He didn’t single-handedly create this mess, but he…

April 18, 2019

Dear Abby

Wife discovers trail left by adulterer

I found her emails professing her love to him. When I asked him, he swore nothing happened between them during…

April 17, 2019

Healing Nutrition

Managing your stress: The eternal energy drainer

You’re right. Stress in our lives is constant. It’s been around since the beginning of life as we know it,…

April 16, 2019

Guest Columns

Welcome to the millionaires club, Sen. Sanders

With those words, Bernie Sanders acknowledged that he has joined the ranks of the “millionaires and billionaires” he has vilified…

April 16, 2019

Action Line

New intersection takes a turn for the worse

East-bound drivers at the new and “improved” 22nd Street and Main Avenue intersection have an interesting conundrum. With left-only and…

April 15, 2019

Dear Abby

Politics puts abrupt end to friendship

I have tried to re-engage with her several times – texts, Facebook messages, phone calls. One message was met with…

April 15, 2019

Robert Samuelson

Federal control of education has failed … Next?

Faith in education is one of the nation’s bedrock values. Better schools would (we think) narrow economic inequalities and help…

April 14, 2019