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Ashes waited decades to be scattered

Dear Abby: Thirty years ago, a friend of my husband’s roommate passed away of AIDS and was cremated. His family had ostracized him. I have no idea who they are or where they are. The roo...

DATE: Jan 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sister gets more of husband’s time

Dear Abby: I don’t know how to handle this. My husband of 29 years spends more time with his sister and her family than he does with me and our children. If I say anything about it, he j...

DATE: Jan 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Bride’s choice brings back bad memories

Dear Abby: I am a 37-year-old man who is getting married for the first time. My fiancee, “Holly,” and I went to middle school and high school together but never really got to know each o...

DATE: Jan 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

New decade brings positive resolutions

Dear Readers: Welcome to 2020! The New Year has arrived, and with it our chance for a new beginning. Today, we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for health...

DATE: Dec 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Groom’s mother creates drama

Dear Abby: My sister was married recently. At the reception, her new mother-in-law was seen by multiple guests gesturing with her two middle fingers while the father of the bride was giv...

DATE: Dec 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Conversations ruined by questions

Dear Abby: I am a big fan and read your column daily. I am writing because I have a very hard time making conversation. I read your mother’s booklet that suggests asking people questions...

DATE: Dec 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Husband keeps close tabs on wife

Dear Abby: My 47-year-old daughter is an alcoholic. A year ago, she took several benzodiazepine pills along with the booze and overdosed. My son-in-law found her in time and called 911. ...

DATE: Dec 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Graduating couple faces breaking up

Dear Abby: I have been in a relationship for more than five years. My girlfriend and I will soon graduate from college. I have accepted a full-time job offer, and she will be going to gr...

DATE: Dec 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Bullied sister can’t wait to leave home

Dear Abby: I have a very toxic relationship with my older sister. I still live at home, although I’ll be leaving for college in a few years. Abby, she has been emotionally ab...

DATE: Dec 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

For mom-to-be, timing is everything

Dear Abby: My husband and I recently celebrated our first anniversary and have decided we’re ready to start a family. Our first month of trying has not been successful. My newly engaged ...

DATE: Nov 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Despondency intensifies in winter

Dear Abby: I’ve been thinking about suicide a lot lately, more than usual. I’m not angry about anything, just in pain. I keep getting knocked down after I try so hard to pick myself up. ...

DATE: Nov 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Grandma’s fear of pet causes uproar

Dear Abby: My niece, “Vicki,” will be 18 in a few days. She works part time and has started college. Her mom, my sister, lost her husband last year. Vicki did some research o...

DATE: Nov 22, 2019 | 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.