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A historic anniversary: The Battle of New Orleans

On Jan. 8, we celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, which ended the War of 1812 with the British. That war was not popular at the time, and has been treated negatively by A...

DATE: Jan 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Recovering alcoholic picking up pieces

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I were together for 11 years, married for six of them. I had an alcohol addiction for the last few years, which led to my being unfaithful. He never drank, so he ha...

DATE: Jan 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Emotional eating strategies

Do you find yourself reaching for food when you’re stressed, sad, tired, or anxious? If yes, then you could be an emotional eater. As a dietitian who has worked closely with emotional eaters...

DATE: Jan 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Still waiting for a sign along U.S. Highway 550

Dear Action Line: What is the purpose of this very expensive sign in the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 550 about a mile south of the intersection with County Road 220? I have not seen...

DATE: Jan 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Things I have forgotten

Here are some mistakes to avoid when fly fishing for redfish

DATE: Jan 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Column: There’s a lot to be optimistic about with Skyhawks athletics in 2025

Fort Lewis College has plenty of teams with potential this year

DATE: Jan 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Jimmy Carter seeded Colorado’s renewable energy leadership

Jimmy Carter had an underappreciated role in Colorado’s story. It started in May 1978 when he announced that the Solar Energy Research Institute in Golden would get $100 million in federal f...

DATE: Jan 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Wife’s natural hair color upsets husband

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 16 years and have what I consider to be a happy marriage. My question concerns ongoing conversations we have been having about my hair colo...

DATE: Jan 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Tyrone Yazzie: A kind soul who chose the life he lived

As 2024 closes, we would like to pay tribute to a person who impacted us at Toh-Atin and many of our clients and friends. On Dec. 8, Tyrone Yazzie passed at a hospital in Colorado Springs. I...

DATE: Jan 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

We need to have our DNRs ready and available

Dying is difficult, we need to get our paperwork in order beforehand. Among the important directives we must all do before we die (living will, medical power of attorney, durable power of at...

DATE: Jan 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

2025 priorities: Health care access, tribal council collaboration, rural representation

With the start of the 2025 legislative session around the corner, I want to share an update on my work as your new state representative, as well as the bills I’ll be proposing this year. Ove...

DATE: Jan 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Embracing AI in schools: Teaching responsibility in a digital world

Artificial Intelligence may feel like a sci-fi buzzword, but it’s becoming part of everyday life – from voice assistants to online recommendations. With this rapid rise comes excitement and ...

DATE: Jan 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Community