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From our Congressman

Beck: Net neutrality – New rules will allow ISPs to enhance profits, restrict competition

When I first read this, I was befuddled. I don’t know about you, but I always thought getting on the…

December 9, 2017

On the Law

Kenna: When can you swear on television and the radio?

Matt Kennadu1-i-syn How is that allowed I wondered? I know as a volunteer radio disc jockey I’m not allowed to…

December 9, 2017

Dear Abby

Man revisits past divorce

That was two years ago. It was my first marriage and her second. I was angry that we couldn’t make…

December 9, 2017

Creating Community

Flu vaccine safeguards personal, community health

Savagedu1-i-syn We are each interlaced in a community dependent on others being flu-free. Loved ones, co-workers, neighbors, even strangers on…

December 8, 2017

From the Humane Society

A Christmas letter to you from your furry friend

They say Christmas is the time to celebrate the special people in our lives – and there’s no one more…

December 8, 2017

Flies & Lies

An early Christmas present

The boat is well-outfitted for fly fishing. There are metal casting decks to stand on. The seats are comfortable, and…

December 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Schultz: Time Magazine gets it right – we have changed

Connie Schultz Credit: Gus Chan / The Plain Dealerdu1-i-syn Five elegant women – actress Ashley Judd, singer Taylor Swift, former Uber…

December 8, 2017

Dear Abby

Man faces own mortality

I don’t know the details, but I’m sure he believes what he told me. Because of this, his life has…

December 8, 2017

From the Extension Office

The fascinating process of olive production in Spain

I write this as I sit on the edge of a canal in Seville, Spain. I am immersing myself in…

December 7, 2017

View from the Fort

Celebrate the holidays at the Community Concert Hall

As is now tradition at the Community Concert Hall, “Nutcracker,” performed by the highly-acclaimed State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara,…

December 7, 2017

Culture Gulch

A Sondheim prescription for the holidays

Pianist Marilyn Garst and tenor Erik Gustafson prepare for their concert in the next Unitarian Universalist Recital Series.Courtesy of Judith…

December 7, 2017

Talk about Town

Talk about town: Vote on the best-decorated business in Durango

Businesses in the contest have decorated buildings and store windows to bring out the holiday spirit in festive Durango style.…

December 7, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: An obsession with Iran Is driving the Mideast and U.S. crazy

Thomas L. Friedman CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Timesdu1-i-syn For instance, the Trump administration, like Barack Obama’s, actually wants to get…

December 7, 2017

From our Congressman

Goldberg: Why young people hate capitalism

Michelle Goldbergdu1-i-syn It was organized by the socialist magazine Jacobin; defending capitalism were editors from the libertarian publication Reason. Tickets…

December 7, 2017

Ross Douthat

Douthat: Living with the Republican tax plan

Ross Douthat Credit: Josh Haner/The New York Timesdu1-i-syn After watching Trumpian populism overwhelm the dikes of ideology during the last primary…

December 7, 2017

Dear Abby

Non-hugger can’t get close

Once I’ve greeted someone and offered my warmest smile, what more can I do? I don’t want people I like…

December 7, 2017

From our Congressman

Brooks: How not to advance gay marriage

David Brooksdu1-i-syn The baker, Jack Phillips, replied: “I’ll make you birthday cakes, shower cakes, cookies, brownies. I just can’t make…

December 6, 2017

Dear Abby

Girl feels pressure to have sex

I know I don’t want to have sex yet, but I still feel like I have to. “Tom” really wants…

December 6, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: For the holidays, pull a tooth or save a life

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn It’s time for my annual “gifts with meaning” guide, with suggestions for presents that won’t just clog a…

December 5, 2017

From our Congressman

Krugman: Republicans’ tax lies show the rot spreads wide and runs deep

Paul Krugmandu1-i-syn Also on Thursday, John McCain — who has delivered sanctimonious lectures on the importance of “regular order” in…

December 5, 2017

Dear Abby

Husband calls wife excessively

We are starting to rebound from what I call “the year from hell.” His drinking and poor choices nearly put…

December 5, 2017

Watch Yore Topknot

James: The Solar Eclipse Blues

Tom Jamesdu1-i-syn I had an event happen during the eclipse that inspired some thought and word. Music, too. I thought…

December 4, 2017

From our Congressman

Cafferty: Fort Lewis stakeholders should avoid distractions

Conner Caffertydu1-i-syn The theory this time: An FLC name change is a racist guise to cover the school’s history. An…

December 4, 2017

Dear Abby

Teen seeks parents’ approval

It seems to me that he just wants to know that they’re proud of him. It’s hard for me to…

December 4, 2017