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Choose right time to share sympathy

DEAR ABBY: My father died a couple of years ago, and my mother died recently. I have noticed something that I would like to share with your readers. When I came back to work after the funera...

DATE: Dec 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

New beau blindsides ex

DEAR ABBY: My ex-wife, “Jenny,” and I were together seven years, married for almost five of them. We have a young child together. We have been divorced for eight months. I have been trying t...

DATE: Dec 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Change to will may signal serious issue

DEAR ABBY: You printed a letter from a person whose failing, elderly friend made an abrupt change to his will (“Promise Withdrawn in Texas,” Aug. 27). Because of the change, the elder’s enti...

DATE: Dec 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Strangers saw chat very differently

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of two years works for a company with 160 employees, 95 miles from our town. He held a party at a restaurant located near the company. I knew no one and doubt very mu...

DATE: Dec 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man divides time with wife, mistress

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for a little over a year. I love her. However, right before our wedding, I met a co-worker I’ll call “Alexis.” We hit it off, and I consider her a c...

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friendship with doctor’s wife awkward

DEAR ABBY: For several years, I have gone to a medical specialist I’ll call “Eric” for certain issues. Eric’s wife, “Nina,” and I were very close friends. Our families celebrated holidays an...

DATE: Dec 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman accosted for saying things she didn’t

DEAR ABBY: A friend, “Marie,” approached me in the parking lot after church, raising her voice, flailing her arms and saying three people had told her that I told them to stay away from her ...

DATE: Dec 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Abused wife seeks path forward

DEAR ABBY: My husband of 30 years has always made me feel like I wasn’t good enough for him. He would flirt with other women and say things to me about an ex-girlfriend he broke up with befo...

DATE: Nov 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mom deals with fallout from past decision

DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, I “ran away from home” to get away from my adult children, and I finally made a life for myself. They were able to stay in the house because I continued to pay ...

DATE: Nov 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Man’s wife going off the rails

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for close to a year, and in this short time I’ve seen a side of my wife I’ve never seen before. Although I met her during a period of sobriety, she drinks now....

DATE: Nov 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Second marriage gets cold shoulder

DEAR ABBY: I left a manipulative and abusive marriage after 18 years. My parents fully supported my decision. When I became engaged to the wonderful man who is now my husband, my mother and ...

DATE: Nov 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Middle-aged daughter hasn’t left nest

DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away two years ago. I hope you can give me some advice on how to deal with my 53-year-old daughter who never left home. We generally get along well. She does fre...

DATE: Nov 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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.