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Boyfriend rages when demands for sex denied

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 37-year-old stay-at-home mother of two teens. I’ve been in a relationship with a guy I’ll call “Doug” for four years. I feel he only wants me here for sex. If I say no, he e...

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Avoidance of sick relative breeds resentment

DEAR ABBY: Is it normal for people to ignore relatives who have Alzheimer’s? My father spent more than two years in a veterans hospital before his death. During that time, he was visited reg...

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

8 tips for weight loss

Embarking on a weight loss journey can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve struggled with it for years. However, it’s crucial to maintain a positive mindset to achieve lasting success. H...

DATE: Jul 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Solving the mystery from above at Durango Dog Park

Dear Action Line: From the top of Smelter Mountain, we can see a mysterious outline of a rectangle in the dog park. The grass or weeds don’t seem to grow there. Could it be where the ura...

DATE: Jul 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Wild Bighorns in peril in Colorado, Rocky Mountain West

I’ve been afforded the rare opportunity and honor to kneel beside Colorado’s state animal and its most iconic: the Rocky Mountain Bighorn. When I worked for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, I at...

DATE: Jul 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

What’s coming up for the remainder of summer?

As usual, summer is flying by. In just more than a month, the kids will be back in school. Even so, there are still many great events and activities to do before we get to our wonderful fall...

DATE: Jul 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Forests play a role in fighting climate change

The Earth recently experienced its hottest days on record. The blistering heat waves are yet another ominous indication of climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The changing cli...

DATE: Jul 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Collaborations, initiatives working for health of public lands

Nearly three years ago, in October 2020, Gov. Jared Polis signed executive Order B 2020-008 creating the Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative. The goals of the RPI are pretty s...

DATE: Jul 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

In-law appoints herself permanent emcee

DEAR ABBY: I have a sister-in-law, “Helen,” who has appointed herself as the final word on all family events. No other relative has any input into when, where, what, etc., regarding any fami...

DATE: Jul 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Public health response? SJBPH has a plan for that

Through the community health assessment, San Juan Basin Public Health examines the health of the community and provides programs and resources to keep the community healthy. Just like a pe...

DATE: Jul 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Never underestimate the value of a well-played timeout

Sometimes a step back is the smart way to go

DATE: Jul 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: This May Take a Moment

Have we lost our sense of humor?

Numerous comedians have stopped performing at college campuses because they have found the students to be overly politically correct and overly sensitive to their jokes. Jerry Seinfeld, Chri...

DATE: Jul 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion