Columnists

Dear Abby

Wife concerned about racy texts

Ralph and I have no secrets. Our phones are accessible to each other, so sometimes if his phone is lying…

October 11, 2017

Dear Abby

Girlfriend lonely in family-man relationship

I knew moving in would be a struggle for him because he’s very close to his four siblings. Now that…

October 10, 2017

From our Congressman

Keillor: How much of our identity is due to our labels?

du1-i-syn Not many 75-year-old men from Minnesota are out to blow up an airliner, but of course it only takes…

October 10, 2017

From our Congressman

Brooks: Our culture war prevents progress on gun issues

du1-i-syn As David Frum points out in The Atlantic, the five years since the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School…

October 10, 2017

Robert Samuelson

Samuelson: How resilient is the typical American consumer?

Robert Samuelsondu1-i-syn On the other hand, if the consumer is confused and worried, the economy may be weak and vulnerable…

October 9, 2017

Dear Abby

Woman not social after loss

We are seeing a fertility specialist, so I am positive about our chances. However, when my husband and I are…

October 9, 2017

Action Line

Grads itching to leave Durango may be making rash decision

Durango kids have issues. They live in the recreation capital of the world. But all you hear is “there’s nothing…

October 8, 2017

Coroner's Report

When the stress of a disaster causes death

Obvious hurricane-related deaths include storm-surge drownings, injuries from falling trees or structures and electrocutions from downed power lines. Deaths from…

October 8, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Got a complaint about the travel industry? It’s got a complaint about you

Thomas’ comments, made to me after a recent column about the rise of fees in the travel industry, triggered a…

October 8, 2017

Dear Abby

Wife of slob fed up with mess

Like most couples, we’ve had our ups and downs. My problem is my husband is a slob. He always has…

October 8, 2017

Authentic Aging

In death, Verlena showed us how to live a rich life

Reflecting on Verlena’s life for the last time publicly, I particularly note two things, aside from the incredible generosity, strength,…

October 7, 2017

Money Savvy

The life-changing benefits of conscious spending

Vitality Money worries can produce stress that affects mental, emotional and physical health. This pressure stems from the fear of…

October 7, 2017

From the Chair

We are all La Plata County; join the conversation

Julie Westendorffdu1-i-syn As you’ve heard from us many times in recent years, this is increasingly an exercise in austerity, and…

October 7, 2017

From our Congressman

McLachlan, et al.,: Special session inaction hurts Western Slope

Rep. Barbara McLachlandu1-i-syn The six of us arrived united in our resolve to help correct a mistake that, left unaddressed,…

October 7, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Inside North Korea, and feeling the drums of war

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn Warmbier was the University of Virginia student who was arrested for stealing a poster, then sentenced to 15…

October 7, 2017

From our Congressman

Larson: No more gerrymandering

Proposals were filed with the Colorado Title Board on Sept. 22 that will end the practice of gerrymandering legislative and…

October 7, 2017

Dear Abby

Bride alienates fiancé’s sister

1. All family members must wear contact lenses. Glasses will not be allowed because they look ugly in pictures. (Both…

October 7, 2017

Flies & Lies

Wulff pack: new name for an old club

Wulff is not a misspelling but comes from Lee Wulff. He invented the Royal Wulff fly. So now we all…

October 6, 2017

On the Run

Mountain Marmot an adventure in the elements

A week ago, I had the pleasure of running the Mountain Marmot trail race sponsored by Durango Running Company and…

October 6, 2017

Shelf Life

Shelf Life: The Real Issues with Fake News

Walchakdu1-i-syn Although each library has noteworthy strengths, they all identify trends or issues that are of importance to the community…

October 6, 2017

From the Extension Office

Plant bulbs this fall to light up your garden in the spring

In the garden, it’s time to dead-head the perennials, add some organic matter to the vegetable beds and look for…

October 6, 2017

From our Congressman

Jacobs: Get your “cowboy on” and celebrate our western heritage

Pam Jacobsdu1-i-syn I was ready to save the day along with the Lone Ranger, Gene Autry and, of course, Roy…

October 6, 2017

From our Congressman

Collins: Hypocrisy is rife in latest House vote on abortion

Gail Collins<br><br>(CREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times)du1-i-syn That is victory for the anti-choice forces. One of whom was apparently very…

October 6, 2017

Dear Abby

Moving won’t solve morning noise

I’m the mother of a lively 6-year-old boy, and I would suggest that what really needs to happen is a…

October 6, 2017