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Mom worries ex has turned daughter against her

DEAR ABBY: I was married for more than 40 years. My ex constantly badmouths me to everyone. He got to our grown daughter early during our separation, and it’s clear to me she has sided with ...

Durango entrance needs welcoming art

Remember the “dinosaur” sculpture that graced the entrance to Durango at the junction of Highways 160 and 550, right by the Doubletree Hotel? Its true name was Arc of History and was install...

Bullings driven by curiosity, passion

Wellington Bullings knew from the get-go she wanted to be a singer. Most kids “sing” when they are little, whether putting nonsensical phrases to melodies or doing their best to bang out wha...

Boyfriend less than thrilled with adviser

DEAR ABBY: My longtime girlfriend has male friends who visit her during the day while I am gone for about a week each month. I know them, they are interesting people, and I’m OK with that. S...

Four benefits of eating at home

Dining out can be a lifesaver, but doing it too often will likely lead to making a healthy lifestyle more challenging. I’m not saying it’s impossible, it just makes it more difficult. If you...

Action Line, always thinking polytransportationally

Dear Action Line: So, the new sculpture at the 32nd Street bridge might as well have been put in a hole. When driving east on 32nd it’s invisible. And when coming west down 32nd, don’t b...

Son turns away from family

DEAR ABBY: I’m writing because I need some guidance. My 21-year-old son, “Dennis,” is involved with a young woman he met in college. She is physically, verbally and emotionally abusive to hi...

ORA plays debut show

Durango has a new rock band, but its members have knocked around the local music scene for years. A band made up of players who have had homegrown projects in their own right for decades, O...

Recovering addict believes present is ruined

DEAR ABBY: I am in my 60s, single and childless. I was raised by parents who had issues, and I did not have a nurturing childhood. As a result, for decades I had a chaotic life and turned to...

‘Independent choice’

The Durango Herald wrote that I’m the “wildcard,” a moniker proudly worn. Despite independents comprising 49% of local voters, ours is the first campaign for county commissioner matched ...

‘Know complex issues’

I was honored to be elected commissioner four years ago, my first political office. I am engaged in the hard work needed to improve the lives, health and safety of our residents. I have expl...

‘Proven problem solver’

I love La Plata County and feel very blessed to have called it home for over 60 years. Janelle and I both grew up here, raised our family here and owned three successful businesses with hund...