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Dear Abby

Woman chooses Facebook over conversation at home

We used to spend evenings working on special projects together, but that is the exception now and no longer the…

August 24, 2017

From our Congressman

Brooks: Why moderates, not warriors, should be leaders

David Brooks And what does the reaction to Trump look like? For some people, the warriors of the populist right…

August 23, 2017

Dear Abby

Husband’s relationship with daughter disgusts step-mom

Caroline knows I don’t approve of the way she gets money. She has a job at a local store, but…

August 23, 2017

From our Congressman

Krugman: What will Trump do to American workers?

Paul Krugman At first sight, however, the Trump version of this strategy doesn’t seem to be going very well. The…

August 22, 2017

Dear Abby

Woman worries about family’s verbal abuse

At my boyfriend’s birthday lunch, his father called his mother the worst possible word anyone could call a female. My…

August 22, 2017

From our Congressman

Thoughts on war for profit

Tom James Ike warned us against the “military-industrial complex.” What a gallant-sounding title for something that means “war for profit.”…

August 21, 2017

From our Congressman

Milbank: The Trump administration’s most prominent Jews disgraced themselves

Dana Milbank, The Washington Post They’ll know what that means, but, for the uninitiated, shanda is Yiddish for shame, disgrace.…

August 21, 2017

Dear Abby

Addict frustrated by accusations from parents

Abby, they do random drug screens at my job. I have passed every one, and I have made amends for…

August 21, 2017

Action Line

At least school kids aren’t in the dark about eclipse

Today is Back-to-School. It’s also the much ballyhooed “Great American Eclipse.” So let’s shed some light on the subject. Not…

August 20, 2017

An American in Spain

For Durangoans, embracing life in Spain starts with the food

We uprooted our Durango teenager and grade schooler, left our jobs, found a friend to take our dog and packed…

August 20, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

What to do if a destination gets too popular

Threlfall, an Internet consultant from Greenville, South Carolina, expected to be wowed by Mayan temples and natural beauty when he…

August 20, 2017

Dear Abby

Couple defines meaning of family differently

He doesn’t comprehend the need for my family to get together all the time and feels that during holidays it…

August 20, 2017

On Real Estate

Who really pays the real estate commission?

As an exclusive buyer’s agent, I have a different perspective, I contend that the commission is built into the price,…

August 19, 2017

From our Congressman

Bruni: Eclipse reveals the nature of American marketing

Frank Bruni<br><br>(CREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times) But you can snag a room this coming Sunday and Monday for only…

August 19, 2017

From our Congressman

The Coloradoan: Panhandlers deserve dignity and respect, too

He knows that if he stands there long enough, someone will give it to him. Fort Collins, though, doesn’t seem…

August 19, 2017

From our Congressman

Thibodeau: A public lands, prosperity and craft beer connection

Craft brew is now the fastest growing beer category in America, doubling in market share over the past five years.…

August 19, 2017

From our Congressman

Butcher: Volunteer firefighters – unsung heroes of our towns

In this case, lightning started a fire sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning during Mancos Days, a July celebration…

August 19, 2017

Dear Abby

Christian teen hesitates joining gay-straight alliance

My best friend is gay, and when I asked her if she wanted to join any clubs together, she suggested…

August 19, 2017

Thinking Green

Power struggle with Tri-State won’t end soon

We hoped to increase the miserly 5 percent we are currently allowed to generate locally under our contract with Tri-State…

August 18, 2017

Durango School News

As a new school year begins, I want to hear from you

Our traditional public schools, our charter schools and our private schools are excited to see our children back in classrooms…

August 18, 2017

What's Up Downtown

Top 10 Reasons to Go to the San Juan Brewfest

1. The beer – the San Juan Brewfest is the mother of all beer events. This year 50 breweries are…

August 18, 2017

Froma Harrop

Harrop: Seeking the best path to ease Trump out of office

Froma Harrop In a similar vein, I’ve stopped expressing shock at things Donald Trump says, tweets and does. His is…

August 18, 2017

Dear Abby

Man doubts self after being cheated on

What am I doing wrong? Fidelity is important to me, and they both knew it from the start. How do…

August 18, 2017

View from the Center

Contemplating the meaning of monuments

Butler I attended graduate school at Virginia Commonwealth University in the sculpture and extended media department. Monument Avenue was a…

August 17, 2017