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Reader: Get busy living

DEAR ABBY: I read the letter from the woman who is feeling alone at 66 and pondering the purpose of life (“Living Life in Texas,” July 25). Assuming she’s in good health, she’s a spring chic...

DATE: Nov 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mom fears for daughter entering workforce

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is about to turn 14 and wants to get a job. We just found out that in our state, 14- and 15-year-olds can work if they get a permit. I’m very concerned. I tried negoti...

DATE: Nov 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Custom still best way to say ‘thanks’

DEAR ABBY: I was taught to write handwritten thank-you notes when I received a gift. Over the last few years, my gifts have been acknowledged with a brief text, Facebook post, a photo or not...

DATE: Nov 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Marriage raining on music man’s parade

DEAR ABBY: I’m a middle-aged married man and the father of two. Although I work as a banker, I’m also an aspiring pianist. I have practiced two to three hours a day for many years. My music ...

DATE: Nov 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Widow AWOL after new romance

DEAR ABBY: My dear friend “Rose’s” husband died five years ago, and since then she has struggled with grief and loneliness. She immersed herself in her church, friends and family. We usually...

DATE: Nov 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dating life a roller-coaster ride

DEAR ABBY: Since my divorce, I have started dating again. I was seeing a firefighter until I realized he was married with kids. Yes, I was angry with him for hiding the truth from me from th...

DATE: Nov 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Ex-wife’s snub saddens father

DEAR ABBY: I just attended my son’s wedding. He married a wonderful woman, and I couldn’t be happier for them. However, I was not acknowledged during their wedding reception, which deeply sa...

DATE: Oct 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Brother’s anger hits at home, work

DEAR ABBY: I have a brother I can’t seem to get along with anymore. Sometimes he’s OK, but most of the time he’s not. I visited him recently for a cookout, and it wasn’t good. He got into an...

DATE: Oct 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Discomfort with trans coach could derail fun

DEAR ABBY: My 9-year-old daughter, “Kennedy,” plays volleyball. One of the assistant coaches is a transgender woman. I had known about the coach before Kennedy started playing. Although I’m ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dad takes back gift after disagreement

DEAR ABBY: For my 50th birthday 10 years ago, my father, with whom I have had a tumultuous relationship, gave me cherished rings as gifts. One was my grandmother’s and the other was my grand...

DATE: Oct 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mom worries ex has turned daughter against her

DEAR ABBY: I was married for more than 40 years. My ex constantly badmouths me to everyone. He got to our grown daughter early during our separation, and it’s clear to me she has sided with ...

DATE: Oct 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Boyfriend less than thrilled with adviser

DEAR ABBY: My longtime girlfriend has male friends who visit her during the day while I am gone for about a week each month. I know them, they are interesting people, and I’m OK with that. S...

DATE: Oct 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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.