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Pandemic leaves social skills rusty

DEAR ABBY: I am a guy who is 27. I have always been somewhat shy and reserved, but I do like people and I like mixing. After more than a year of being “locked down” during the COVID-19 p...

DATE: Sep 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Family’s help with child care comes at a cost

DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of four (soon to be five) young children. It is exhausting. My husband helps as much as he can, but sometimes we both need a break. My parents offer to watch th...

DATE: Sep 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman starting to see through big talk

DEAR ABBY: I am a 41-year-old divorced woman. My two grown children live with their dad. I have been in a relationship with “Sir Talks-a-Lot” for 16 months. I feel like I love him, but I...

DATE: Sep 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Teen navigates reality, religion

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 16-year-old girl, and I’ve been struggling a little bit. My family is super-Christian. They believe that members of the LGBTQ community are sinful because of who they ar...

DATE: Sep 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dad’s sleep ‘advice’ embarrasses teen

DEAR ABBY: My 16-year-old daughter, “Lily,” came home from her father’s very upset. She has trouble sleeping, and I have been taking her to the doctor for tests. Her father told her not ...

DATE: Sep 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Son insists obligation for grandkids’ tuition

DEAR ABBY: What financial responsibility do parents have to their adult children and grandchildren? We are a blended family of 35 years. It is the second marriage for my wife and me, wit...

DATE: Sep 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife unsettled at MIL’s frequent presence at home

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for nearly 10 years. I guess I never noticed this while we were dating, but as our marriage has progressed, it's becoming increasingly apparent he's a comp...

DATE: Sep 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Married matchmaker tries to sink resulting romance

DEAR ABBY: I have been friends with "Carolyn" since grammar school. We are in our early 40s now. She's married; I'm divorced. Two years after my divorce, she introduced me to a nice man ...

DATE: Aug 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Young woman feels pressure to be ‘perfect’

DEAR ABBY: My name is “Lucia,” I am 15 and I live in Santa Catarina, Brazil. My high school classmates and I saw a letter from “Needs a Direction, Atlanta” online. That’s why I’m asking ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Couple needn’t agree of after-death wishes

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I disagree about our arrangements after we die. I would like to be cremated and scattered at a location with wonderful memories, like where we honeymooned. He ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Former drug user looks for way out of toxic relationship

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 39-year-old woman in a toxic relationship with my boyfriend of almost seven years. We had a child together but lost custody because of drug use during my pregnancy. Even...

DATE: Aug 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wife must seek support for husband’s silent abuse

DEAR ABBY: I have known my husband for eight years. We've been married for four. Abby, my husband rapes me while I'm asleep. I have told him how it makes me feel, because I was molested ...

DATE: Aug 17, 2021 | 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.