Columnists

Parker: One year ago

Kathleen Parkerdu1-i-syn Donald Trump’s victory places last year as one of the most significant in modern American history. Not only…

November 10, 2017

From our Congressman

Leonhardt: A conspiracy of inaction on sexual abuse

David Leonhardtdu1-i-syn When we complained verbally to teachers or administrators about a problem, they could ignore us. When we put…

November 10, 2017

Dear Abby

Sister upset after missed funeral

Out of embarrassment, I compounded the mistake by not contacting Tom’s sister when I returned two days later and realized…

November 10, 2017

View from the Fort

November brings a cornucopia of entertainment

Blaylockdu1-i-syn “Everyday Heroes” is the theme for the concerts to be put on by the Southwest Civic Winds on Saturday…

November 9, 2017

Money Savvy

Money Savvy What is your budget telling you?

Review it regularly and make changes when necessary. (Read my last column about how to start budgeting at http://bit.ly/BudgetToBanishWorry.) Income…

November 9, 2017

From the Extension Office

Cooking, baking at high altitude are part science, part art

Iâ€™m starting to get more questions about tough dinner rolls, candy problems and cake issues. Frustrations turned to success make…

November 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Milbank: Welcome to the new gilded age

Dana Milbankdu1-i-syn Room 1100 of the Longworth Building, with its ionic columns, gilt-fringed curtains and eagle-topped frieze, has for 80…

November 9, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Attention – Saudi Prince in a Hurry

Thomas L. Friedman<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn It has been Alzheimer’s. The country’s current king is 81 years old.…

November 9, 2017

Dear Abby

Woman can’t deal with baldness

Our romance began 20 years ago when he still had hair. It fell out two years ago. I still have…

November 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Woolston: America’s security and economy depend on ANWR

Kristina Woolstondu1-i-syn Since we produce less than 15 million barrels each day domestically, we’re forced to import the rest from…

November 8, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom unsure about role as parent

Last year my daughter had an “I’ll show you mine, you show me yours” incident with a friend at school,…

November 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Collins: Rick Perry’s strange sex story

Gail Collins<br><br>(CREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times)du1-i-syn Our secretary of energy was in South Africa recently, for Africa Oil Week.…

November 7, 2017

From our Congressman

Gerson: A year after Trump’s election, both parties are morally and intellectually exhausted

Michael Gersondu1-i-syn Our times are not normal – and it is a disservice to the country to normalize them. In…

November 7, 2017

Dear Abby

Man gets inspired from readers

He could foster a child and enlighten that child about a world he/she might never know. Wouldn’t it spark something…

November 7, 2017

On Real Estate

Durango’s best condominium communities

This is in sharp contrast to my days representing buyers in the Los Angeles area years ago, where there were…

November 6, 2017

Watch Yore Topknot

Heroes, idols, mentors

du1-i-syn As the song says, my heroes have always been cowboys. Mine were a bunch of horse trader, beer-drinkin’ “ne’r-do-wells”.…

November 6, 2017

Dear Abby

Pregnant woman feels nauseated

My husband stepped in briefly when his father kept making me spinach quiche. After one slice I got sick. My…

November 6, 2017

Dear Abby

Husband gripes about housework

Twelve years after moving into our home, I finally insisted that it be repainted on the inside. My husband griped…

November 6, 2017

From the Extension Office

I’ve enjoyed a busy 10 years and look forward to more

A lot can happen in 10 years. Both of my children are now over 5 feet tall. I have less…

November 6, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Special counsel Robert Mueller is in the cross hairs

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn President Donald Trump’s base is egging him on to undertake his own “Saturday Night Massacre” and fire Robert…

November 6, 2017

Action Line

A cloud of suspicion hovers over motorized devices on trail

Those “self-propelled skateboards” are motorized gizmos that appeal to Our Restless Youth. And just to be unfair, being one of…

November 5, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

When is the best time to book your vacation?

This is the time of year when everything from holiday trips to spring-break cruises are being pulled together. But the…

November 5, 2017

The Tourism Effect

Conference shows bright future for state tourism

We learned that the travel industry is a $2.1 trillion industry. That’s 3 more zeros than a billion, in case…

November 4, 2017

From our Congressman

McKay: Budget must reflect EPA superfund commitments

Peter Mckaydu1-i-syn Since the 2015 Gold King Mine spill, and the superfund designation of the Bonita Peak Mining District, our…

November 4, 2017