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Girlfriend’s income emasculating

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Hal,” and I have been dating for a year and a half, living together for six months. I’m afraid he feels emasculated. Because I make more money than he does, a l...

DATE: Feb 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Durango teachers, staff deserve respect for their dedication to students

Durango is so fortunate to have a highly dedicated team of teachers, support staff and administrators who work hard to provide our children a positive experience. Unfortunately, ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Durango celebrates, supports women in the arts

Next month is Women’s History Month, and the way our political climate is turning, it could not have come at a more opportune time. When we take into consideration the massive re...

DATE: Feb 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Douthat: Let’s ban porn

In this weekend’s New York Times Magazine there is a long profile of a new kind of pedagogy unique to our particular stage of civilization. It’s called “porn literacy,” and it involves expla...

DATE: Feb 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Littwin: The #MeToo message is loud and clear, but so many in charge still can’t seem to hear it

As you may have noticed, the #MeToo movement has marched into the state legislature and doesn’t seem ready to leave any time soon. As I write this, there have been five recent cas...

DATE: Feb 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Rankin: Common core standards, are we ready for a change?

Remember “Common Core”? That term first appeared in 2010. It referred, at that time, to the controversial Math and English Language Arts Standards that Colorado, along with 41 other states, ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Man struggles with new wedding

DEAR ABBY: My wife passed away two years ago at age 40 after a long bout with cancer. We had three children, ages 7 to 12. I am 44 and engaged now to a wonderful woman. We are planning t...

DATE: Feb 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Does dogma sometimes silence you? Me too

In the light of Harvey Weinstein, #MeToo, and the rising movement of women who are speaking the truth of their lives, what can the Bible, a 2,000-year-old document, possibly have to say ...

DATE: Feb 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Thoughts Along The Way

Brooks: The end of the two-party system

In the first half of the 1990s, I worked in Europe for The Wall Street Journal. I covered nothing but good news: the reunification of Germany, the liberation of Central Europe, t...

DATE: Feb 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Couple celebrates 50 years

DEAR ABBY: When I was 16 and wanted to get married, my father suggested I write to Dear Abby (your mom was writing the column back then) and ask her opinion. He said he would agree with ...

DATE: Feb 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Kristof: President Trump, how is this man a danger?

President Donald Trump suggests that the aim of his crackdown on immigrants is to “defend Americans” from “savage,” “worst of the worst” intruders who kill Americans or at least are “dangero...

DATE: Feb 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Allen: What pro-wolf introduction factions are telling you and what they are not

You’ve probably noticed there’s a group bent on introducing wolves into Colorado. Here are some of their most popular claims: The presence of wolves automatically leads to a he...

DATE: Feb 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Girlfriend’s income emasculating

Durango teachers, staff deserve respect for their dedication to students

Durango celebrates, supports women in the arts

Douthat: Let’s ban porn

Littwin: The #MeToo message is loud and clear, but so many in charge still can’t seem to hear it

Rankin: Common core standards, are we ready for a change?

Man struggles with new wedding

Does dogma sometimes silence you? Me too

Brooks: The end of the two-party system

Couple celebrates 50 years

Kristof: President Trump, how is this man a danger?

Allen: What pro-wolf introduction factions are telling you and what they are not

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