Son threatened by past abuser

DEAR ABBY: I have a son from a previous relationship, and have been in a relationship for a year with a man I’ll call Bryan. Not long ago, Bryan confided to me that he and his brother we...

Kristof: You’re wrong! I’m right!

We live in two Americas. In one America, a mentally unstable president selected partly by Russia lies daily and stirs up bigotry that tears our social fabric. In anothe...

Pushkin: Colorado Checkoff - 40 years of taxpayers helping Colorado communities

Each year, Colorado’s nonprofit organizations work diligently to provide services to communities throughout the state. The need is great and fortunately for the state’s nonprofits, one of th...

Coworkers frustrate employee

DEAR ABBY: I am almost 62 and struggling to get through the day at work. It’s not because of the work itself, but I am extremely unhappy in the work environment. I have been ...

Object’s sale is a bomb despite lots of passing traffic

I love Durango’s roadside markets. But before making my purchase, I just wanted to check and see if bombs for sale are protected under the Second Amendment? Are there background checks? Also...

Parker: ‘You guys are the adults ...’ Time to act like it

WASHINGTON – It was a profoundly poignant image: Thirty teens huddled together in a small dark room, their faces illuminated by cellphones as they learned about an active shooter at their sc...

Plain Jane becomes vain Jane

DEAR ABBY: When I was in my teens, and even into my 20s and 30s, I was a Plain Jane. I had little self-confidence. But strangely, I’m one of those people who has gotten better looking as...

La Plata Electric Association grapples with era of change

It’s a challenging time for La Plata Electric Association. The electric utility world is undergoing a classic technology disruption, where rapid advances threaten to upend decades-old busine...

Here’s why travelers are rethinking rental cars

If you are planning a vacation, then renting a car may be as automatic as making hotel or restaurant reservations. Or not. New ground transportation options are blossoming in the...

Gamer is low scorer with mom

DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her boyfriend have been together for four years. Despite being almost 30, he is very immature and constantly distracted by either his phone or his video games....

County’s Animal Control officers wear many hats

By Alexandria Jun La Plata County Humane Society I was asked to write an article educating the public about what Animal Protection does, but as I began to articulate th...

Four critical things to do before you make an offer

Before you have your agent prepare and submit your offer, there are four critical things that should be considered or steps that should be taken. The most critical step before mov...