Columnists

Woman dislikes teen boys

I’m embarrassed to even ask, but what are the best ways to avoid or immediately stop unwanted just-reaching-puberty attention from…

October 5, 2017

From our Congressman

Brooks: The philosophical assault on Trumpism

David Brooksdu1-i-syn Jeb Bush tried to outlast Trump, and let him destroy himself. That failed. Marco Rubio and others tried…

October 4, 2017

Dear Abby

Wife opposes husband’s plan to donate sperm to a friend

Travis’ friend from childhood, “Bethany,” wants to start a family with her wife. Travis informed me that he agreed to…

October 4, 2017

Dear Abby

Millionaire boyfriend proves stingy with airline rewards

“Bruce” owns a successful business and, through his business, racks up millions of credit card points. He never pays out…

October 3, 2017

Froma Harrop

Harrop: Not saving for the future is the American way

Portrait of Froma Harropdu1-i-syn How prepared are Americans to weather a financial crisis? The answer is that most are not,…

October 3, 2017

From our Congressman

Romanoff: Mending Colorado’s mental health

Andrew Romanoffdu1-i-syn A new report from the Colorado Health Institute confirms what we’ve heard. The report shows that more Coloradans…

October 3, 2017

From our Congressman

Dougherty: Stopping the destruction caused by drug addiction

Michael Doughertydu1-i-syn It is estimated that in 2016, more than 59,000 Americans (almost 1,000 from Colorado) died from drug overdoses,…

October 2, 2017

Watch Yore Topknot

Who’s got room for hate?

Tom Jamesdu1-i-syn I began to see that I was processing information I was being given and having an emotional response…

October 2, 2017

Dear Abby

Bullied girl starts to cut herself

Ruby has told her dad and me she’s so depressed and her self-esteem is so low that she started to…

October 2, 2017

Action Line

Bikes could stop vicious cycle of bear-trash dependency

Can the city of Durango fine itself for not adhering to its own bear-proofing laws?Courtesy Cynical residents would see this…

October 1, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Can legislation eliminate unjust travel fees?

Impossible, right? There’s something about travel that’s profoundly unfair. It’s hard for the average traveler to articulate, beyond saying it…

October 1, 2017

Dear Abby

Couple lonely in old age

We live in our own home and want to continue living here. Our home is in a development consisting of…

October 1, 2017

Mike Littwin

Littwin: To understand Trump’s NFL feud, you have to know that he wins even when he’s losing

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn I know. He just got killed on the latest Obamacare-repeal attempt. And he looks like…

September 30, 2017

From our Congressman

Leiter: Shutting out the public hurts natural resource management

Amanda C. Leiterdu1-i-syn The title reflects the reality that “regulation” is now a dirty word in the nation’s capital. Indeed,…

September 30, 2017

From our Congressman

Steltzer: Protecting people through the science of studying plants

To protect people, we scientists keep our eyes on plants, thanks to the support from the non-defense portion of the…

September 30, 2017

From our Congressman

Keillor: The gentle people shall prevail

Garrison Keillordu1-i-syn Some boarded-up windows downtown, some houses awaiting demolition. A man told me his church was organizing volunteers to…

September 30, 2017

On Real Estate

One-time close loans give you more options to build a home

A new type of loan that helps buyers acquire land and finance the construction with a small investment has emerged.…

September 30, 2017

The Tourism Effect

How does DATO plan its marketing, operations?

These are the kinds of questions we ask ourselves in creating this plan: 1. What are the factors that might…

September 30, 2017

From our Congressman

Kozak: Trigger warnings and censorship

David Kozakdu1-i-syn Learning happens by interrogating one’s assumptions, data and culture. Threats to this approach to education on the Fort…

September 30, 2017

Dear Abby

Wife takes out anger on husband

My wife now treats me like garbage. Apparently, “all men are dogs,” and if she passes away, I “obviously already…

September 30, 2017

Stewards of the Land

Hunting on your national forest and Bureau of Land Management lands

Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association<br><br>SJMA Visitor Services Staff, Mark Winkworth, provides information to hunters at the hunting booth outside…

September 29, 2017

Creating Community

You may be surprised about how affordable health insurance can be

Popedu1-i-syn Changes in family size, income, tax credit opportunities and available health plans may have occurred in the last year,…

September 29, 2017

From our Congressman

Kozak: Trigger warnings, censorship and the Fort Lewis College experience [full-length]

David Kozakdu1-i-syn Over the past five or so years, trigger warnings, whether found on course syllabuses or announced during classes…

September 29, 2017

View from the Center

DAC presents exhibit highlighting relationship with Willowtail Springs

Hogandu1-i-syn This is a fine example of a collaborative relationship between two nonprofits that benefits the community. Through their dedicated…

September 29, 2017