Columnists

Egan: National parks for the 1 percent or all Americans?

Timothy EganAmanda Koster for The New York Times You may have missed this, between the indictments, the terrorist attack, the…

November 4, 2017

From our Congressman

Demientieff: Sen. Gardner, please ask yourself: “What legacy do we want to leave?”

Bernadette Demientieffdu1-i-syn The oil industry has unsuccessfully attempted to drill in our sacred lands time and time again – but…

November 4, 2017

From our Congressman

Turiel: Nonviolent communication is a better approach to conflict that fosters compassion and connection

It is extremely challenging for parties locked in conflict to find mutually satisfying solutions. Not because myriad solutions aren’t available,…

November 4, 2017

From the Chair

Westendorff: Grateful for innovation, balanced budget

Julie Westendorffdu1-i-syn On the top of the list from my perspective as a La Plata County commissioner is the proposed…

November 4, 2017

Authentic Aging

As we age, crossing lines with grace and even joy

In that life-changing moment, I realized I couldn’t. I could not hear the wren, my favorite bird call when I’m…

November 4, 2017

Dear Abby

Teen uses food to hide depression

I buy her most of her clothing, and she’s now so large she can’t fit into most of the trendy…

November 4, 2017

Shelf Life

Modern libraries change, grow to keep you informed, up to date

Viningdu1-i-syn We see that books, in various forms, still take the center stage, but so much more occurs at libraries…

November 3, 2017

Creating Community

Consider unrestricted donations the next time you give

Nonprofits love and respect our donors. In most cases, we could not do the work we do without them. Often,…

November 3, 2017

Flies & Lies

Fall, my favorite time of the year

So, as I practice eating large quantities of food in preparation for “Turkey Day,” I did take time to think…

November 3, 2017

Coroner's Report

DNA tests are not always foolproof

The New York Times quoted a joint statement from the Legal Aid Society and the Federal Defenders of New York…

November 3, 2017

From our Congressman

Milbank: Democrats are setting themselves up to lose

Dana Milbankdu1-i-syn One of his campaign aides pleaded guilty in the Russia probe and two more were indicted. Republicans are…

November 3, 2017

Dear Abby

Girl unsure about online dating

The thing is, I’m not sure if he’s telling me the truth. We live in different countries, and for all…

November 3, 2017

From our Congressman

Keillor: The art of the perjorative

Garrison Keillordu1-i-syn Plus many other instances of him running around grabbing women’s cats. Knocked on the door, grabbed the cat,…

November 2, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Trump, Niger and connecting the dots

Thomas L. Friedman(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times) Trump is a person who doesn’t connect dots — even when they’re…

November 2, 2017

Dear Abby

Wife struggles to communicate

In my parents’ marriage, all family communications fell to my mom. It was her job to send the Christmas cards,…

November 2, 2017

From our Congressman

Krugman: Trump’s $700 billion gift to wealthy foreigners

Paul Krugmandu1-i-syn But it would be one clearly predictable consequence of the tax “reform” he and his congressional allies are…

November 1, 2017

Dear Abby

New engagement ends in divorce

At first I was wowed; then I grew homesick for my family, my job and my friends. My husband was…

November 1, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Trump’s legacy – damaged brains

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn The pesticide, which belongs to a class of chemicals developed as a nerve gas made by Nazi Germany,…

October 31, 2017

From our Congressman

Cepeda: ‘American’ is not a language

Esther Cepedadu1-i-syn This is what makes so maddening the viral video that ricocheted across the web recently of a high…

October 31, 2017

Dear Abby

Mother angry with runaway dad

Recently, I spotted him advertising himself on a dating website as a loving man and describing how he loves his…

October 31, 2017

Robert Samuelson

Samuelson: Does history prove that tax cuts spur growth?

Robert Samuelsondu1-i-syn As Congress tackles “tax reform,” we really don’t have conclusive historical evidence of the relationship between tax rates…

October 30, 2017

Dear Abby

In-law disapproves of husband

Eileen and Harry live beyond their means. They rent a large house and buy luxury cars rather than something more…

October 30, 2017

Action Line

Free electric-car chargers spark a non-controversy

Action Line’s “initial” response to your question is TANSTAAFL. That stands for There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free…

October 29, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to tell if you have a qualified travel agent

“He’s made cruises and European trips special,” says Smith, a manufacturer’s representative from Dallas. “His itineraries and attention to detail…

October 29, 2017