Columnists

Heroes, idols, mentors

du1-i-syn As the song says, my heroes have always been cowboys. Mine were a bunch of horse trader, beer-drinkin’ “ne’r-do-wells”.…

November 6, 2017

Dear Abby

Pregnant woman feels nauseated

My husband stepped in briefly when his father kept making me spinach quiche. After one slice I got sick. My…

November 6, 2017

Dear Abby

Husband gripes about housework

Twelve years after moving into our home, I finally insisted that it be repainted on the inside. My husband griped…

November 6, 2017

From the Extension Office

I’ve enjoyed a busy 10 years and look forward to more

A lot can happen in 10 years. Both of my children are now over 5 feet tall. I have less…

November 6, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Special counsel Robert Mueller is in the cross hairs

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn President Donald Trump’s base is egging him on to undertake his own “Saturday Night Massacre” and fire Robert…

November 6, 2017

Action Line

A cloud of suspicion hovers over motorized devices on trail

Those “self-propelled skateboards” are motorized gizmos that appeal to Our Restless Youth. And just to be unfair, being one of…

November 5, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

When is the best time to book your vacation?

This is the time of year when everything from holiday trips to spring-break cruises are being pulled together. But the…

November 5, 2017

The Tourism Effect

Conference shows bright future for state tourism

We learned that the travel industry is a $2.1 trillion industry. That’s 3 more zeros than a billion, in case…

November 4, 2017

From our Congressman

McKay: Budget must reflect EPA superfund commitments

Peter Mckaydu1-i-syn Since the 2015 Gold King Mine spill, and the superfund designation of the Bonita Peak Mining District, our…

November 4, 2017

From our Congressman

Egan: National parks for the 1 percent or all Americans?

Timothy EganAmanda Koster for The New York Times You may have missed this, between the indictments, the terrorist attack, the…

November 4, 2017

From our Congressman

Demientieff: Sen. Gardner, please ask yourself: “What legacy do we want to leave?”

Bernadette Demientieffdu1-i-syn The oil industry has unsuccessfully attempted to drill in our sacred lands time and time again – but…

November 4, 2017

From our Congressman

Turiel: Nonviolent communication is a better approach to conflict that fosters compassion and connection

It is extremely challenging for parties locked in conflict to find mutually satisfying solutions. Not because myriad solutions aren’t available,…

November 4, 2017

From the Chair

Westendorff: Grateful for innovation, balanced budget

Julie Westendorffdu1-i-syn On the top of the list from my perspective as a La Plata County commissioner is the proposed…

November 4, 2017

Authentic Aging

As we age, crossing lines with grace and even joy

In that life-changing moment, I realized I couldn’t. I could not hear the wren, my favorite bird call when I’m…

November 4, 2017

Dear Abby

Teen uses food to hide depression

I buy her most of her clothing, and she’s now so large she can’t fit into most of the trendy…

November 4, 2017

Shelf Life

Modern libraries change, grow to keep you informed, up to date

Viningdu1-i-syn We see that books, in various forms, still take the center stage, but so much more occurs at libraries…

November 3, 2017

Creating Community

Consider unrestricted donations the next time you give

Nonprofits love and respect our donors. In most cases, we could not do the work we do without them. Often,…

November 3, 2017

Flies & Lies

Fall, my favorite time of the year

So, as I practice eating large quantities of food in preparation for “Turkey Day,” I did take time to think…

November 3, 2017

Coroner's Report

DNA tests are not always foolproof

The New York Times quoted a joint statement from the Legal Aid Society and the Federal Defenders of New York…

November 3, 2017

From our Congressman

Milbank: Democrats are setting themselves up to lose

Dana Milbankdu1-i-syn One of his campaign aides pleaded guilty in the Russia probe and two more were indicted. Republicans are…

November 3, 2017

Dear Abby

Girl unsure about online dating

The thing is, I’m not sure if he’s telling me the truth. We live in different countries, and for all…

November 3, 2017

From our Congressman

Keillor: The art of the perjorative

Garrison Keillordu1-i-syn Plus many other instances of him running around grabbing women’s cats. Knocked on the door, grabbed the cat,…

November 2, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Trump, Niger and connecting the dots

Thomas L. Friedman(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times) Trump is a person who doesn’t connect dots — even when they’re…

November 2, 2017

Dear Abby

Wife struggles to communicate

In my parents’ marriage, all family communications fell to my mom. It was her job to send the Christmas cards,…

November 2, 2017