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Relationship makes spouse uncomfortable

DEAR ABBY: My mom and stepdad (“Hugh”) are divorcing after 20 years of marriage. Mom has been involved with scammers for the last two years, giving away money and her Social Security number....

DATE: Feb 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Legislation removes public from forest management

Ill-named legislation that would take a wrecking ball to the public’s involvement in management of our public forests has recently moved through the House of Representatives, and is now unde...

DATE: Feb 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Is someone watching me or am I just paranoid?

Dear Action Line: I’m an almost-daily visitor to south City Market. Last week, as I pulled into a spot, I noticed a trailer with solar panels at its base and a long pole with lights and ...

DATE: Feb 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Not a political statement: The president’s signature is no John Hancock

Our new president is sure signing his name a lot already. And he seems to want to show us each time he signs something. Unfortunately, his signature is not only illegible but also disturbing...

DATE: Feb 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Family planning knowledge is important for women, girls and the environment

Last month, I wrote about the coalition of rich and poor countries, of foundations and nonprofits that delivered family planning to 46 million women – FP2020. Its successor, FP2030, has cont...

DATE: Feb 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Why Emil Bove’s battle against Danielle Sassoon is so self-defeating

It was easy to predict that a diktat from Donald Trump’s Justice Department would, at some point in his second term, prompt resignations from career prosecutors with conservative legal bona ...

DATE: Feb 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Some thoughts on Love, Durango style

It was a holiday gathering in a lovely house at the edge of a forest. Late afternoon sun. Snow falling. A fireplace. I looked deep into the fire, sensed the snowfall outside and tuned in to ...

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

An ‘extremely fruitful’ partnership

It’s partnership on making music. But like many, before making music they were fans of music. Both Curtiss O’Rorke Stedman and Jordan Baron had their own individual upbringings loaded with s...

DATE: Feb 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Will nuclear formally be put on the table?

Legislative bill this year has more than one sponsor, including two Democrats. It might actually survive its first committee hearing. State Sen. Larry Liston, a Republican from El Paso Count...

DATE: Feb 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

New boyfriend has wife fearing for marriage

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Leon,” and I have been together for 13 years. He is bisexual – gay-leaning. I knew this when we got together. I am 51, and Leon is 32. We still love each other deeply...

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Post-gallbladder removal digestive support

Have you had your gallbladder removed and still suffer from symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation or weight gain? The gallbladder works in tandem with the liver, sto...

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Leading LPEA into the future

When I joined LPEA in November, I stepped into a cooperative with a strong foundation, a clear mission and an engaged membership. As we enter 2025, we are not only implementing our operation...

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.