Columnists

Family secret surprises new wife

A few weeks ago, we told my mother-in-law we were expecting our first child. After a joyous moment and some…

March 28, 2018

Joyce Rankin

Rankin: Testing is just around the corner

Joyce Rankin In 2017, Iowa’s new testing program, Next Generation Iowa Assessments, was rolled out. Nearly all of the school…

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Conflict is more profitable than peace

Nicholas Kristof Bruno, severely ill with malaria, barely responded to his mother’s caresses. Here in a country torn apart by…

Saeger: Coloradans want public lands protected

Chris Saeger As the White House and Department of the Interior continue to shrink, modify or undermine protections for public…

Woman hesitates to leave mother

I think I should move out, but she will take it badly. Also, I’m concerned about her health. She’s 71,…

Action Line

Forecast corrected to avoid frozen peas, thongs

A screen grab from early Thursday morning shows end-of-the-world temperature swings, with highs to 105 and lows to -102. Some…

Above the Rim

Doan: Listen to students during tumultuous times on the rim

Sierra Doan Students — who must live through the changing administration for the next few years and whose tuition funds…

Watch Yore Topknot

James: Being good just like you are

Tom James I’ve been draggin’ her around for years just ‘bong chinginin’ away whenever I could find somebody to tune…

Ex-wife treats man like friend

If she has car, money or any other type of problems, she thinks I should help her. In the divorce,…

The Travel Troubleshooter

An American in Spain

Valencia’s largest festival is a blazing sight to behold

A massive plume of blueish smoke rises above the old town and spreads across the city. For anyone who does…

March 25, 2018

Are you allowed to take pictures on planes? Yes and no.

The aircraft she boarded happened to be a new Boeing Dreamliner, and her friend, an aviation buff, wanted to snap…

March 25, 2018

Woman surprised by DNA test

Recently, Mom did a DNA test and discovered that we are not, in fact, of Native American descent. We feel…

March 25, 2018

Jollon: Gun violence – a public health issue

A public health issue

From the Mayor

White: Working together out of our love for Durango

Mayor Dick Whitedu1-i-syn Looking back over these essays, I see persistent themes, particularly fiscal issues, climate change and homelessness. They…

From the State Senate

Coram: A victory for rural broadband

Sen. Don Coramdu1-i-syn Not because they want to and not for after-school activities. They flock to the schools because they…

Chase and Ruddell: Independent committee helps 9-R financial transparency

The FAC is an independent, external oversight body comprised of seven community members with diverse financial backgrounds. The FAC was…

Adventures in Motherhood

When all voices are heard, the group wins

I mean really, is it so unreasonable to dictate our lives based on my values, Col and Rose following along…

Teen caretaker gets no adult respect

I know it shouldn’t bother me, yet it does. After raising my younger siblings by myself and taking care of…

The Tourism Effect

How to connect with potential tourists

In order of importance in our 2018 budget, we invest almost half of our dollars into digital media, followed by…

March 23, 2018

Marc Thiessen

Thiessen: Liberals don’t hate America and conservatives are not racists

Marc Thiessendu1-i-syn Why? Because he insulted my mother. Trailing his Democratic opponent in a district Donald Trump won by 20…

March 23, 2018

Miscarriage leaves woman speechless

I have never been able to easily express my emotions. In emotional situations I just go blank and my mind…

March 23, 2018