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Gazing at the stars – and moon

Greetings stargazers. Although I address these “What’s Up in the Durango Skies” columns to stargazers, we should occasionally be moon-gazers, too. I am writing this month’s column on the day...

Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month in November

In the United States, November is famously time for families. Thanksgiving gathers families from near and far to appreciate the bounties we receive. November is also a time when we honor the...

Invest in your choice of words for a powerful return on your well-being

If I had a nickel for every time the words, “I should …” came into my thoughts or speech, I’d have a big ole bucket of coins, especially this time of year. From ghosts, to pumpkins, to gnome...

Dad tells relatives son cut him off

DEAR ABBY: My father and I have had a contentious relationship since I was a teenager. Despite being raised in his house, my values are different from his, and he takes it personally. I left...

After dementia: Rediscovering love, memory and life beyond loss

As my 55-year-old husband lay dying from young-onset dementia in Hospice House, moments of our life together started rapidly running through my mind like a beautiful silent film that seemed ...

John Cross: ‘That’s rock ’n’ roll’

They’re a band that will throw out a few cover song curve balls. Sure, John Cross and the New Relics will load up their setlists and pack a dance floor with songs that have become staples of...

Peaceful is not always lawful, but ICE’s response was deeply wrong

I want to begin by saying that I fully empathize with the motivations of those who took part in the recent ICE protest. I firmly believe the family should be reunited in Durango, and I’m enc...

Student feels sexuality could be at odds with family’s beliefs

DEAR ABBY: For the past two years, I have been trying to conceal from my family (with modest success) that I’m asexual. I overhear conversations my parents have been having with my older sib...

Worms and grandchildren: The future of fly fishing

Introduce your grandchildren to fishing to have a future fly-fishing partner

I’ve got a Corny one for ya!

I don’t know how October has been for the rest of you, but this has been a rather odd month in our household. Wacky rainy days, that thankfully followed our no-till cover crop planting extra...

Colorado voters: Why participation matters now more than ever

All Colorado ballots must be received by 7 p.m. Nov. 4. The state offers secure, convenient voter registration for eligible residents – those who will be 18 by Election Day and have a Social...

From a modest win to bigger goals: Delivering for Colorado

Last week, my first bill as your congressman, the Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act, passed both the House and Senate. I’m proud to be among the first freshmen in this Congres...