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Bride won’t walk down aisle with dad

Dear Abby: For some reason, my father hates my fiancé to the point where, when I stayed with my fiancé for one day, Dad wouldn’t allow me to come home. Dad said many nasty things after e...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

History of addiction clouds future

Dear Abby: My fiancée has two daughters (14 and 11) from a previous marriage. Their dad, “Brett,” was just arrested for his fourth DUI, the second within a year. The girls don’t trust hi...

DATE: Apr 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Niece discovers why uncle is in prison

Dear Abby: I cannot believe it – my parents tricked me into comforting a child molester. When I was young, my uncle “Dave” went to prison. My family told it like this: “Dave ...

DATE: Apr 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Moving near family forces a choice

Dear Abby: My wife and I have a dilemma we don’t know how to handle. We both recently retired. Our sons (both married with children) live in other states. Because my wife and I no longer...

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman wonders where’s the divorce

Dear Abby: I am a 39-year-old woman, recently separated. I have been seeing a 45-year-old man who is also separated, but not divorced, from his wife. We have been a couple for about a ye...

DATE: Apr 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Injury alters friend’s personality

Dear Abby: “Stella” and I have been close friends for 25 years. Two years ago, she was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. She has since recovered and returned to wo...

DATE: Apr 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Grad seeks ways to boost vocabulary

Dear Abby: I am a 26-year-old college graduate. I immigrated here in 2001, so English is my second language. I have no accent, and I have been doing well in my life overall, except I sco...

DATE: Apr 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman keeps neighbor up at night

Dear Abby: I live in a densely populated luxury high-rise apartment building in a busy downtown neighborhood that has a diverse mix of residents. I have lived here for four years and hav...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Beau feels like the odd man out

Dear Abby: I have been divorced for three years. I have been dating a woman, “Stephanie,” whom I love and believe can be my next wife. We talk about marriage and have been very good for ...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mom fears daughter’s relationship

Dear Abby: Is my daughter headed into an abusive, controlling relationship, or am I imagining the signs because of my own experience with domestic abuse for many years? She is 18 and, of...

DATE: Apr 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Dieter is criticized for refusing food

Dear Abby: How would you suggest I deal with people who continually want to sabotage my diet? I worked very hard to drop more than 30 pounds. I also have digestive health issues that are...

DATE: Apr 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman says man should find new home

Dear Abby: My boyfriend of 15 years is in prison. We have two children together. Our relationship has been rough. We had a fight, and he went to jail for it. Another reason he went to pr...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | 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.