Columnists

Trump lost immigration battle, may win the war

Fareed Zakaria, The Washington Postdu1-i-syn With this tussle, Trump sent a clear reminder to his supporters of one simple thing…

June 26, 2018

Guest Columns

Blow: Immigration policies reflect white minority anxiety

Charles Blow, New York Timesdu1-i-syn He was not particularly sympathetic to these families’ plights, instead choosing to focus on the…

June 26, 2018

Get Growing

Is your juniper tree looking rusty? Blame it on this fungus

All it took was some rain, and the phone calls started to pour in on our “what is this orange…

June 25, 2018

David Brooks

Brooks: Amnesty thugs rise in immigration debate

Brooksdu1-i-syn Franco was an unauthorized immigrant who had been working in this country for more than a decade. His wife,…

June 25, 2018

Action Line

Watermelon board has colorful option to slapping

You can get cut watermelon. And you can get dried watermelon. Naturally, Action Line discovered that watermelon issues are fairly…

June 25, 2018

Dear Abby

Husband wants wife to travel

I am retiring shortly and looking forward to enjoying it. For years I have anticipated being free to travel the…

June 25, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Critics question influence of airline perks on Congress

That’s because airlines allow members of Congress and their staff to book fully refundable fares at about the same rate…

June 24, 2018

Dear Abby

Woman roped into friend’s affair

Jane is having an affair with Mary’s husband and has confided in me about every detail. She keeps telling me…

June 24, 2018

Guest Columns

Mitsch Bush: It’s time for our government to work for us all

du1-i-syn My guiding principle is that together we can create a more just, equitable, sustainable and prosperous future for all;…

June 23, 2018

Guest Columns

Hanlon: Time to put focus back on real American values

du1-i-syn My dad fought in World War II and was a union shop steward who turned to cattle ranching to…

June 23, 2018

From the Mayor

Marbury: I could not be prouder of our town

du1-i-syn Extreme drought conditions with the fire have brought out the best in family and friends of the Southwest. Durango…

June 23, 2018

Guest Columns

Finding a future in Durango: EDV program is an essential link to a better life

People do not normally seek to immigrate to other countries if they can receive proper social benefits within their own…

June 23, 2018

An American in Spain

From high up in a Spanish soccer stadium, I looked at the city I love

It’s not love at first site, granted, but a growing love that makes you feel connected. It’s not like Barcelona…

June 23, 2018

Dear Abby

Stepmother tired of giving rides

They often ask us for transportation. While I don’t mind doing it once in a while, we are not a…

June 23, 2018

Adventures in Motherhood

As fire burns, a reminder that we live in uncertainty

Our foster dog sneaks off with a shoe and my addled mind pits the cost of a mangled shoe against…

June 22, 2018

Money Savvy

How to help your future self

As you know by now, the benefits of improving your financial health can touch everyaspect of your life: Less stress.More…

June 22, 2018

Serving Veterans

Vets may be affected by past water contamination

The Department of Veterans Affairs has published regulations to establish presumptions for service connection for eight diseases associated with exposure…

June 22, 2018

Dana Milbank

Milbank: Here come the first casualties in our trade wars

Now the casualties are beginning to return home from the battlefield, and on Capitol Hill Wednesday, the people’s representatives presented…

June 22, 2018

Dear Abby

Man and mother interrupt plans

My boyfriend plans to buy a duplex in the next year or so and have her live in the other…

June 22, 2018

Michael Gerson

Gerson: Defending border cruelty with heresy

Michael Gerson, The Washington Postdu1-i-syn The first claim is a lie. Without the administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy, there would be no…

June 21, 2018

Dear Abby

Man proposes to engaged woman

Wanting this joy to last forever, I proposed to her. I couldn’t imagine a happier life for both of us,…

June 21, 2018

Guest Columns

Menconi: Time to elect a true activist to Congress

du1-i-syn 1. Finance and banking; 2. The military and security complex; 3. Oil and gas; 4. Big pharma; 5. Big…

June 20, 2018

Dear Abby

Older bachelor interested in teen girl

Fast forward eight years. He wants to take the one daughter on a trip to Hawaii. And he has been…

June 20, 2018

Dear Abby

Cancer patient goes into detail

My problem is, she’s hell-bent on making sure I see this colostomy bag by frequently checking to see if it’s…

June 19, 2018