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Dear Abby

Man gets angry at wife’s hurt feelings

When I shared with him how I felt, his response was that he couldn’t control his kids, but I feel…

July 14, 2017

Culture Gulch

What’s in a master class?

Master classes are a study in preparation, nerves and persistence. It takes courage for students to sign up for a…

July 13, 2017

From the Extension Office

4-H members to highlight a year of work at La Plata County Fair

4-H members throughout the county have been working hard all year for this event. Members will enter projects, perform in…

July 13, 2017

The Tourism Effect

Former DATO director a man of many stories

I would like to focus today on Bob’s accomplishments, contributions and stories. Nothing that follows has been verified by the…

July 13, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Israel to U.S. Jews – You just don’t matter

Thomas L. Friedman<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn Look again. In fact, the foundations of Israel’s long-term national security are…

July 13, 2017

Ross Douthat

Douthat: A conspiracy of dunces

Ross Douthat<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn This was true of clients and contractors and creditors throughout his business career.…

July 13, 2017

Dear Abby

Wedding forces difficult decision on maid of honor

How do I explain to her that for the first time in my life, she has broken my heart? It…

July 13, 2017

Mike Littwin

Littwin: How could Wayne Williams miss that the voter-fraud panel is the real fraud?

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn What’s worse is that Williams, even after his huge unforced error, completely misread why people…

July 12, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom needs help in puberty conversation

DEAR MOM: You can spare your daughter a frightening experience when her first period arrives if you start talking to…

July 12, 2017

Thoughts Along The Way

We live by story, choose how we live

Leigh Waggonerdu1-i-syn It seems it might depend on a number of factors, most especially the bent the particular brand of…

July 11, 2017

Dear Abby

Talkative woman struck speechless

I do sometimes talk a lot when I’m excited, but no one has ever said this to me, certainly not…

July 11, 2017

Joyce Rankin

Rankin: Are education policies helping or hindering student (and teacher) success?

du1-i-syn In 2008-2009, the Colorado legislature added new tests in order to more effectively align standards with accountability. Concerns of…

July 11, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Liu Xiaobo has suffered so others may be free

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn You may be the man I most admire. For decades you’ve struggled and suffered to advance human liberty,…

July 11, 2017

From our Congressman

Krauthammer: No return on North Korea, the Rubicon has been crossed

Charles Krauthammerdu1-i-syn On July 4, North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile apparently capable of hitting the United States. As…

July 10, 2017

Dear Abby

Neighbors have difficult conversation

While walking my dog yesterday, a neighbor stopped me. She was standing in her driveway crying and nearly hysterical. Her…

July 10, 2017

Action Line

Grocery stores dogged by unauthorized pets

There’s an old saying: “Every dog has its day.” Today isn’t one of them. Unless your pooch is a specially…

July 9, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Bill to protect airline passengers doesn’t go far enough

Congress is trying to pass yet another Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill, a rare opportunity to help airline passengers by…

July 9, 2017

Dear Abby

Sisters’ lifelong rivalry escalates into silence

The older one claims her sister posted not-so-nice things about her. The younger one threatens not to attend any gatherings…

July 9, 2017

From our Congressman

McClellan: Verlena’s last summer, and hopes of seeing first snowfall

This is a gift we are receiving from Verlena Collentine, sharing her last months of life with us. Her journey…

July 8, 2017

From our Congressman

McClellan: Choice should be difficult, but not because of unnecessary hospital hurdles

This is the law that allows physicians to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill and suffering patients of sound mind…

July 8, 2017

On the Law

Duthie: Honesty and disclosure at the heart of effective justice

Bobby Duthiedu1-i-syn My own strategy for this difficult and emotional engagement has evolved since I was a young practitioner. I…

July 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Butcher: Small towns the place to challenge immigration policy

Maddy Butcherdu1-i-syn By comparison, the Mancos United Methodist Church, which sits on a quiet road off U.S. Highway 160 in…

July 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Gangloff: Shrink Bears Ears? Teddy’s rolling over in his grave

Deborah Gangloffdu1-i-syn Instead of arguing, like President Trump did, that Bears Ears was a “federal land grab“, Zinke confirms that…

July 8, 2017

Dear Abby

Twins disagree to go separate ways

My sister was hurt and upset when I told her I prefer that we go to separate colleges, and she…

July 8, 2017