Columnists

McLachlan: Championing the next economic engine for Colorado’s communities

Barbara McLachlan When resident Roanne Houck graduated from medical school, her father asked her to do a little research to…

February 3, 2018

From our Congressman

Energy efficiency: Towards a more equitable, economical and environmental future

Lack of energy efficient homes and buildings is a social justice problem and an environmental issue. From an environmental standpoint,…

February 3, 2018

From our Congressman

Jones: Despite differences, rural and urban Coloradans face similar challenges in getting ahead

Rich Jones While there’s no question there are important differences between the communities along the Front Range and their counterparts…

February 3, 2018

Flies & Lies

Uneducated fish on the San Juan River

A friend emailed me and told me a friend of his had emailed him to say, “17,000 uneducated trout had…

February 3, 2018

Dear Abby

Second wedding confuses plans

I am the matron of honor and she also has a maid of honor (which I am confused about; can…

February 3, 2018

Shelf Life

Libraries help build community, connect people

Vining The Massachusetts Library Association created a Library Value Calculator to help us determine some of the value we get…

February 2, 2018

Creating Community

Program strives to help La Plata County’s young people

Savage What was once referred to as “Health Policy and Systems” at SJBPH is now rebranded as “Thriving Youth Programs”…

February 2, 2018

Authentic Aging

Had any fender-benders lately?

The first was walking to my car in the Kroegers parking lot when an SUV came barreling right at me.…

February 2, 2018

From our Congressman

Sullivan: Can a top editor save local news back home?

Margaret Sullivan “She basically told me I didn’t belong there anymore,” Tomlin said. Instead, Tomlin persevered and eventually crossed the…

February 2, 2018

Dear Abby

Pregnant woman fears job loss

I spoke with a co-worker who told me she had a similar experience when she announced her pregnancy. I work…

February 2, 2018

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Can crazy still keep the peace between Israel and Iran?

Thomas L. FriedmanJosh Haner/The New York Times) How so? I’m traveling along the Israeli border road at the intersection of…

February 1, 2018

Catherine Rampell

Rampell: Trump’s immigration ‘compromise’ is a trick

Catherine Rampell Supposedly this immigration framework includes “concessions” to Democrats because it involves protections for “dreamers,” the young undocumented immigrants…

February 1, 2018

Dear Abby

Graduate strays from family

DEAR ABBY: I’m an 18-year-old guy who’s having troubles regarding my family. My parents are divorced, and I moved out…

February 1, 2018

From our Congressman

Brooks: The precious and potent power of human touch

David Brooks The children received first-class nutrition and medical care, but they were barely touched, to minimize their contact with…

January 31, 2018

Dear Abby

Man’s drinking gets out of control

The problem is, Ben usually starts drinking about 3 p.m. at the neighborhood bar. I’m welcome to join him, but…

January 31, 2018

Ross Douthat

Douthat: The necessity of Stephen Miller

Ross Douthat<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times) Miller is the White House’s point man for immigration policy (and for strange…

January 30, 2018

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Trump leads the world, backward

Nicholas Kristof OK, fact-checkers found at least two falsehoods, and the audience booed when Trump went off script and raged…

January 30, 2018

Dear Abby

Relative will not fund vacations

I pay her a bonus for every A she earns, and I also pay for her health insurance. While I…

January 30, 2018

From our Congressman

Polis: Keeping Colorado wild requires a bold plan and vision

Jared Polis These special places also power our outdoor economy, sustaining 229,000 jobs and $9.7 billion in salaries and wages…

January 29, 2018

Dear Abby

Small lies cause rift in marriage

I have recently realized that my husband is an accomplished liar and has been from day one. To top it…

January 29, 2018

Action Line

Lack of winter weather can’t bring down Snowdown

A snowblower for sale on Jan. 11 on Riverview Drive – have we thrown in the towel on winter this…

January 28, 2018

Thoughts Along The Way

A place of eternal torment? Never

Leigh Waggoner I could have engaged with Ann about the theo-historical development of the concept of Satan (see “The Origin…

January 28, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

The mystery of the suddenly increasing airfare

When he recently searched online for a flight from Rochester, New York, to Boston, he says he found several affordable…

January 28, 2018

Dear Abby

Reckless sister worries family

This behavior is nothing like her. When she does take our calls, she lies about what she’s doing. We have…

January 28, 2018