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Action Line

What’s the future of Robert E. DeNier?

The Robert E. DeNier building in Bodo Park has sat unused since 2018, but the La Plata County Clerk and…

May 12, 2025

Opinion

Roses, rollators and the right words at the right time

I’d noticed an elderly couple seated across from me during our group meeting. The man had an open manner about…

May 11, 2025

Opinion

USAID is dead, and with it America’s standing in the world

Editor’s note: The Herald’s editorial board requested an update to “Closing USAID damages America’s image, ability to influence,” (Herald, Feb.…

May 11, 2025

Dear Abby

Ex-wife pops up after 40 years

DEAR ABBY: When my first wife and I were in our early 20s, she left me for another man. It…

May 11, 2025

What's up in Durango Skies

Funding cuts land at Fort Lewis College

Greetings, stargazers. Federal grant cutting is finally hitting close to home. These grants have supported Fort Lewis College student activities…

May 9, 2025

Dear Abby

Relative refuses to make good choices

DEAR ABBY: My cousin (more like a sister) has made some extremely rash and concerning choices over the last year.…

May 9, 2025

Opinion

Changing wishes: If I cannot die when I have no more joy

The television show “60 Minutes” aired an entire show about dementia with a focus on Alzheimer’s. The first section was…

May 9, 2025

Culture Gulch

Sing me a scene

“Shakespeare’s favorite hits.” That’s Elizabeth Crawford’s way of enthusiastically summarizing the unusual program playing this weekend at the Durango Arts…

May 9, 2025

Creating Community

With bill, Colorado reaffirms commitment to children, adults with disabilities

Among the Colorado bills making their way to the governor’s desk is a quiet bill without much hoopla. HB 25-1017…

May 8, 2025

From the Extension Office

Walking tours fill the need for fun, physical activity

Having grown up in Colorado, four seasons is the norm. With the smell of lilacs, the sight of baby animals…

May 8, 2025

What's Up Downtown

Clean up and get down

Members of the Durango Fire Protection District repaint fire hydrants along Main Avenue in May 2014 as part of “Clean…

May 7, 2025

Stewards of the Land

Shop local to support your public lands

SJMA's Visitor Information Director, J Burnite, using some of the many products offered at our retail outlets to answer visitor…

May 7, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

Riding hard for the Pony Express

A replica rider re-creating a Pony Express Rider who often rode a minimum of 35 miles a day. In total…

May 7, 2025

Creating Community

SafeCare Colorado helps vulnerable families thrive and at no cost through La Plata County Public Health

Being a parent is hard. None of us can do it all on our own. We all need support to…

May 7, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Seun Kuti: A lifelong musician

Some kids bond with their parents through sport, or perhaps a hobby. Seun Kuti bonded with his dad through music.…

May 7, 2025

Dear Abby

Parent, daughter struggle for balance

DEAR ABBY: I haven’t had a holiday with my grown daughter, “Charly,” since she left the state 12 years ago.…

May 7, 2025

Opinion

Rep. Hurd fights to protect national forests, advances bill to fix them before they burn again

Our forests are burning. And Washington can’t keep standing by, stuck in process and politics, while homes go up in…

May 7, 2025

Action Line

What’s up with the concrete dam-like structure on Junction Creek?

This roller dam keeps diseased fish from swimming up Junction Creek from the Animas River. (Action Line)cca Dear Action Line,…

May 5, 2025

Dear Abby

Mother dumps problems in teen’s lap

DEAR ABBY: Ever since I was a child, my mom has regarded me as wise, thoughtful and intelligent. She has…

May 4, 2025

Opinion

At the front lines fighting for Colorado

We live in a challenging time. Rising costs make Colorado more unaffordable for working families; climate change creates serious risks…

May 4, 2025

Opinion

Abortion restriction repercussions are real, the pain is clear and the stakes are high

Yet again, the United States is failing women. People giving birth in the U.S. are dying because of political opinions…

May 4, 2025

Opinion

The high cost of silence: Science made America strong, only science will keep it that way

Editor’s note: The Herald’s editorial board requested an update to “A scientific dark age threatens to undo decades of progress…

May 4, 2025

Authentic Aging

Too many doctor appointments, too little time

Most of us have fairly good health care here. It may feel inadequate sometimes, or too expensive, or hard to…

May 3, 2025

Dear Abby

Friend abruptly cuts off complaint

DEAR ABBY: I’ve known “Bianca” since high school. She’s my neighbor and godmother to my son. I consider her a…

May 2, 2025