Columnists

Kristof: You’re wrong! I’m right!

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn In one America, a mentally unstable president selected partly by Russia lies daily and stirs up bigotry that…

February 20, 2018

From our Congressman

Pushkin: Colorado Checkoff – 40 years of taxpayers helping Colorado communities

According to a survey commissioned by Checkoff Colorado to measure taxpayers’ awareness of the tax checkoff program and their motivations…

February 20, 2018

Dear Abby

Coworkers frustrate employee

I have been here more than 20 years, and I have a real problem with the work ethic of the…

February 20, 2018

Action Line

Object’s sale is a bomb despite lots of passing traffic

A Weapon of Mass Distraction slows traffic along County Road 203, where resident John Paul hopes the highest bidder will…

February 19, 2018

From our Congressman

Parker: ‘You guys are the adults …’ Time to act like it

Kathleen Parkerdu1-i-syn Via news apps, these survivors of Wednesday’s murderous rampage at a Parkland, Florida, high school, where 17 were…

February 19, 2018

Dear Abby

Plain Jane becomes vain Jane

My problem is, I’m now obsessed with my appearance. I constantly worry that I’ll lose my looks. I have even…

February 19, 2018

Thinking Green

La Plata Electric Association grapples with era of change

LPEA is locked into a contract for the next 30 years with its electricity provider, Tri-State, which promises to increase…

February 18, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Here’s why travelers are rethinking rental cars

New ground transportation options are blossoming in the sharing economy. A recent Bank of America review of its credit and…

February 18, 2018

Dear Abby

Gamer is low scorer with mom

Abby, he travels with his PlayStation everywhere he goes. When he comes into our house, he sets up his console…

February 18, 2018

From the Humane Society

County’s Animal Control officers wear many hats

La Plata County Humane Society I was asked to write an article educating the public about what Animal Protection does,…

February 17, 2018

On Real Estate

Four critical things to do before you make an offer

The most critical step before moving forward on a home is determining if you will be able to obtain financing.…

February 17, 2018

From the Extension Office

4-H livestock projects teach skills that last a lifetime

4-H members can enroll in horse, dog, cat, cow, sheep, goat, swine, poultry and rabbit animal projects. They can begin…

February 17, 2018

Money Savvy

Five keys to eliminating your debt

If you’re like me, making more money isn’t the only answer. After all, over the years, our income went up…

February 17, 2018

From the State House

McLachlan: Classroom lessons inform legislation

Barbara McLachlandu1-i-syn This year, I spent a day at each of the 15 public elementary schools in the nine school…

February 17, 2018

From our Congressman

Hoyt: The next generation – America’s future farmers and ranchers depend upon training and education today

America’s future farmers and ranchers depend upon training and education today

February 17, 2018

On Education

Wigton: Shared schooling and the many ways to educate a child

Becky Wigtondu1-i-syn This is the question that I am asked most often when parents learn about Durango School District 9-R’s…

February 17, 2018

Students on Point

Ragsdale: Words — a force for harm or good in the world

Chloe Ragsdaledu1-i-syn Stereotyping has become a dangerous force in our world today, leading to the innocent deaths of thousands of…

February 17, 2018

Dear Abby

Man lies about last name

Soon after, I saw his driver’s license. It had a completely different last name from the one he gave me,…

February 17, 2018

Mike Littwin

As Jong Jin Kim’s immigrant dream comes true

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn The story of 17-year-old half-pipe wonder Chloe Kim is the perfect Olympic, made-for-TV, up-close-and-very-personal story.…

February 16, 2018

Dear Abby

Girlfriend’s income emasculating

I love Hal. I know he’s the one I want to spend the rest of my life with. I don’t…

February 16, 2018

Durango School News

Durango teachers, staff deserve respect for their dedication to students

Unfortunately, a huge decline in the number of individuals who are choosing to enter the teaching profession is occurring. What…

February 15, 2018

View from the Center

Durango celebrates, supports women in the arts

Kristin Skye-Hoffmandu1-i-syn When we take into consideration the massive results that the #MeToo movement is generating, it is hard to…

February 15, 2018

From our Congressman

Douthat: Let’s ban porn

Ross Douthat<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn For anyone who grew up with the ideals of post-sexual revolution liberalism, there…

February 15, 2018

Mike Littwin

Littwin: The #MeToo message is loud and clear, but so many in charge still can’t seem to hear it

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn As I write this, there have been five recent cases — that we know of.…

February 15, 2018