Columnists

Dear Abby

Cousin mired in miserable rough patch

DEAR ABBY: I love my cousin “Carly” like a sister. We come from a large family, and both of us…

September 12, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

2-Bit Tom Kipp serves up an all analog listening experience

Tom Kipp is into sharing the music he’s collected his whole life. A DJ in the most traditional sense, he…

September 10, 2025

Opinion

Students lose when districts ignore teachers’ previous degrees

Durango School District’s pay scale may discourage teachers with advanced degrees and undermine student success

September 10, 2025

Dear Abby

Boyfriend has personal relationship with boss

DEAR ABBY: I am a man whose long-distance boyfriend of one year has a married female best friend. (She’s his…

September 10, 2025

Healing Nutrition

The diet that fights inflammation – and why it matters for your arthritis and beyond

We hear a lot about the Mediterranean diet and its many health benefits. So, what makes this eating pattern so…

September 9, 2025

Opinion

A better deal for students, employers and communities

For too long, we’ve treated “going to college” as if it were the same thing as “getting an education.” But…

September 7, 2025

Opinion

‘Always gotta be better than the other fellow!’: Work hard and love thy neighbor

Still a newcomer, I continue to marvel at Durango – the people, the place – and sometimes ask myself why…

September 7, 2025

Dear Abby

Musical friendship has fallen out of tune

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend, “Chris,” from our teenage days. We’ve been performing music together for decades. We live…

September 7, 2025

Authentic Aging

A summer of loss and letting go …

It has been a summer of loss for me. Loss of friends I love, loss of strength from an injured…

September 5, 2025

Opinion

A note on history: How the Roberts Supreme Court is undermining Democracy

Some may dismiss me as Chicken Little, but for two decades the Roberts Court has steadily eroded America’s democratic institutions.…

September 5, 2025

Dear Abby

Elderly couple receive bold request

DEAR ABBY: I am an 80-year-old man who is recently retired and in relatively good health. My wife is about…

September 5, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

The Fretliners coming to Animas City Theatre

Winning the band contest at a bluegrass festival is a sure way to gain quick fans and music-biz footing. It…

September 3, 2025

From the Extension Office

Cover crops aren’t just for farmers

Houk As loathe as I am to start talking about putting the gardens to bed, especially when it’s 80 degrees…

September 3, 2025

Creating Community

An improved water lab for La Plata County

Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental need that supports community health. With this need in mind, the La…

September 3, 2025

Dear Abby

Teen punished because of orientation

DEAR ABBY: I am freshman in high school, and I live with my stepmother and father. They are great parents…

September 3, 2025

Sports

Glass horses

One, tiny and fragile orphaned foal from Arizona made its mark on me

August 31, 2025

Opinion

Donald Trump’s assault on capitalism

Ask an American conservative what makes America great, and at least until about a week ago, he might have said…

August 31, 2025

Opinion

New REI will impact local outdoor stores and challenge Durango’s independent businesses and spirit

Now that REI has opened its store (Herald, Aug. 24), I wanted to offer a different perspective than what has…

August 31, 2025

Dear Abby

Widowed mom develops new interest

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are in our 50s. For several months, I have been struggling with an issue…

August 31, 2025

Opinion

Beyond the bell: Education for a meaningful, purposeful, impactful and fulfilling life

As board members of Animas High School, we are well aware that the world our students are stepping into is…

August 29, 2025

Dear Abby

Neighbor suddenly a fixture in lives

DEAR ABBY: I have a female friend, “Kylene,” who needs yard work done weekly. My fiance, “Josh,” goes over there…

August 29, 2025

From the Extension Office

La Plata County Fair: A celebration of community, talent and 4-H Excellence

The 2025 La Plata County Fair was an incredible success, filled with laughter, learning and a deep sense of community…

August 27, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

KNFRMST: Musicians, professors of punk

Punk’s not dead. While some may think otherwise, it’s never been dead. With the rise of “alternative rock” in the…

August 27, 2025

Local First

Local First offers free training programs for small businesses across Colorado

At Local First, we believe locally owned independent businesses are the backbone of Southwest Colorado’s economy and the heart of…

August 27, 2025