Columnists

Man considers having an affair

I recently met a lady my age who is in the same predicament. She has a sexual appetite and her…

October 25, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Trump is inspirational … for poetry

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn Richard Kenney, a published poet from Port Townsend, Washington, offered “A Prayer”: Dear Generals Three: If he asks…

October 24, 2017

Dad worries about apathetic teen

Both of my daughters are failing miserably in school, but I am most concerned about my younger daughter. She is…

October 24, 2017

Simonovich: FLC needs strong leadership, vision and transparency

du1-i-syn It is crucial that FLC hire the right person for the job. Now more than ever, the college is…

October 23, 2017

Watch Yore Topknot

James: On conflict resolution

du1-i-syn I was raised the only boy in families that numbered ten sisters. There were some “steps” and “halfs” in…

October 23, 2017

Boyfriend does not want child

DEAR SUFFERING: A reason that occurs to me would be that you do not want your little boy to grow…

October 23, 2017

Action Line

CDOT will spice things up with new north Main signs

That 35 mph sign is in front of Taco Bell might be there for health reasons. It’s a not-so-subtle reminder…

An American in Spain

The daunting, rewarding task of learning a new language in Spain

At 10 a.m., women come together to smoke, drink coffee and talk about their lives. Their gestures are animated and…

The Travel Troubleshooter

How climate change is affecting travel – and what you can do about it

Instead, the Rocky Mountains baked in mid-90-degree temperatures. Button’s family camper, which didn’t have air conditioning, felt like a sweatbox.…

‘Rotten Ron’ odor too strong

The problem is, after all that activity in the heat and humidity, he doesn’t bother to shower. He’ll just change…

McCain: What greater cause could anyone ever serve?

Sen. John McCaindu1-i-syn Joe was already a senator, and I was the Navy’s liaison to the Senate. My duties included…

Feely: Support DPFD request for a mill levy increase

The counties fund the district with property taxes. The city funds their share of operations through the general fund. This…

Knight: Monument debate distracts from real issues

Caroline Knightdu1-i-syn Supporters of the removal argue that statues of Confederate leaders are symbols of white supremacy, and only help…

Joyce Rankin

Rankin: Schools turning challenge into opportunity

Joyce Rankindu1-i-syn These are just some of the challenges our public schools face. In September, I toured Southwest Colorado and…

Gulliford: The West’s history is constantly changing; should our monuments change with it?

The statue is part of the Oñate Monument Center in Rio Arriba County. While many longtime New Mexicans want to…

Mother worried about son’s diabetes

I have explained these things to my mother and attempted to train her several times, yet she continues to do…

Thinking Green

New bill puts nation’s public lands in jeopardy

The bill would enshrine into law the ideological perspective of Utah’s congressional delegation, that states are supreme in deciding how…

Creating Community

How can we be more efficient, effective in our mission?

Like many nonprofits and public entities, we face an uncertain future. The Medicaid funding that supports the majority of our…

The Tourism Effect

The Tourism Effect Conference center an investment in Durango’s future

Our county treasurer, Allison Aichele (pronounced Ike-Lee), spearheaded and provided the lion’s share of the planning for this conference. The…

Parker: Is this a true tipping point, or just outrage du jour?

Kathleen Parkerdu1-i-syn If you’re former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, whose book, Be Fierce, was released just as Harvey Weinstein…

Wife resents husband of 48 years

I have written three books, and because of it, my husband has ridiculed me. I have also owned and operated…