Columnists

Brooks: How to engage a fanatic

du1-i-syn First, I was at a Washington Nationals game when a Trump supporter in the row in front of me…

November 11, 2017

Barkey: Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association is going broke

Brett Barkeydu1-i-syn Colorado’s teachers, firefighters, and state troopers are among PERA’s 560,000 members who are expecting retirement benefits in 20…

November 11, 2017

On the Law

Wanger: A primer on the Social Security Disability process

Michael Wangerdu1-i-syn To start the procedure, you must either apply online at the Social Security website or go to our…

November 11, 2017

From our Congressman

Hawk: Caring for our children – community responds to child care, workforce challenges

Forty-nine individuals from around the county met to learn about the successes and challenges of our early childhood care and…

November 11, 2017

Dear Abby

Age gap complicates teen crush

I’m friends with Jake’s sister “Julie,” who’s a year older than me and a senior. Julie has made it clear…

November 11, 2017

What's up in Durango Skies

Grab your binoculars to gaze into Cassiopeia

Queen Cassiopeia in Greek mythology was beautiful and knew it. But her vanity turned out to be her downfall. She…

November 10, 2017

Durango Nature Studies

Stay connected to nature this winter for the health of it

It’s dark and chilly. That warm bed may seem way more inviting than the cold outside, but many studies show…

November 10, 2017

Creating Community

Standing strong against violence in our communities

As I’ve sorted through studies and statistics on violence and discrimination against transgender individuals, I have grown increasingly intrigued and…

November 10, 2017

Froma Harrop

Harrop: Democrats, though not all, learn how to win elections

Froma Harropdu1-i-syn Voters, the story goes, seriously rejected Trumpian politics, an especially nasty brew that Republican Ed Gillespie had channeled…

November 10, 2017

From our Congressman

Parker: One year ago

Kathleen Parkerdu1-i-syn Donald Trump’s victory places last year as one of the most significant in modern American history. Not only…

November 10, 2017

From our Congressman

Leonhardt: A conspiracy of inaction on sexual abuse

David Leonhardtdu1-i-syn When we complained verbally to teachers or administrators about a problem, they could ignore us. When we put…

November 10, 2017

Dear Abby

Sister upset after missed funeral

Out of embarrassment, I compounded the mistake by not contacting Tom’s sister when I returned two days later and realized…

November 10, 2017

View from the Fort

November brings a cornucopia of entertainment

Blaylockdu1-i-syn “Everyday Heroes” is the theme for the concerts to be put on by the Southwest Civic Winds on Saturday…

November 9, 2017

Money Savvy

Money Savvy What is your budget telling you?

Review it regularly and make changes when necessary. (Read my last column about how to start budgeting at http://bit.ly/BudgetToBanishWorry.) Income…

November 9, 2017

From the Extension Office

Cooking, baking at high altitude are part science, part art

Iâ€™m starting to get more questions about tough dinner rolls, candy problems and cake issues. Frustrations turned to success make…

November 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Milbank: Welcome to the new gilded age

Dana Milbankdu1-i-syn Room 1100 of the Longworth Building, with its ionic columns, gilt-fringed curtains and eagle-topped frieze, has for 80…

November 9, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Attention – Saudi Prince in a Hurry

Thomas L. Friedman<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn It has been Alzheimer’s. The country’s current king is 81 years old.…

November 9, 2017

Dear Abby

Woman can’t deal with baldness

Our romance began 20 years ago when he still had hair. It fell out two years ago. I still have…

November 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Woolston: America’s security and economy depend on ANWR

Kristina Woolstondu1-i-syn Since we produce less than 15 million barrels each day domestically, we’re forced to import the rest from…

November 8, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom unsure about role as parent

Last year my daughter had an “I’ll show you mine, you show me yours” incident with a friend at school,…

November 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Collins: Rick Perry’s strange sex story

Gail Collins<br><br>(CREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times)du1-i-syn Our secretary of energy was in South Africa recently, for Africa Oil Week.…

November 7, 2017

From our Congressman

Gerson: A year after Trump’s election, both parties are morally and intellectually exhausted

Michael Gersondu1-i-syn Our times are not normal – and it is a disservice to the country to normalize them. In…

November 7, 2017

Dear Abby

Man gets inspired from readers

He could foster a child and enlighten that child about a world he/she might never know. Wouldn’t it spark something…

November 7, 2017

On Real Estate

Durango’s best condominium communities

This is in sharp contrast to my days representing buyers in the Los Angeles area years ago, where there were…

November 6, 2017