Columnists

Dear Abby

Lunches with Negative Nellie a chore

DEAR ABBY: I recently reconnected with a colleague from work. We were friendly, but not really what I would call…

March 26, 2025

Dear Abby

Husband abandons wife at single table

DEAR ABBY: My husband puts everyone first before me. An example: We were invited to his aunt Diana’s 50th wedding…

March 26, 2025

Opinion

We need the public sector to provide goods and services unmet by the other two

A popular refrain these days is that the government should be run more like a business. Rarely do we hear…

March 26, 2025

Dear Abby

Father’s past being used as weapon

DEAR ABBY: I am a troubled older man. I was married with three children, but I drank too much. My…

March 25, 2025

Dear Abby

Grandpa anticipates delicate conversation

DEAR ABBY: My son just told me his daughter, age 26, is getting breast enhancement surgery. My question is, how…

March 25, 2025

Action Line

New sign in front of Boker Lumber is next chapter for storied property

A Hope Farm sign recently appeared at the old Boker Lumber location near the bottom of Goeglein Gulch Road and…

March 24, 2025

Opinion

Katherine A. Burgess’ parting words, “A Meditation on Love”

The candy’s been eaten; the flowers have wilted; the dinner candles have been blown out. Valentine’s Day is over, and…

March 23, 2025

Opinion

Cloudy skies: DFPD could do better at transparency

I am writing about the article on local public entities’ compliance with Colorado’s open records laws (Herald, Mar. 16). Specifically,…

March 23, 2025

Opinion

Securing reliable, affordable power: Why this rate adjustment matters

As we move into spring, we want to acknowledge the valuable conversations we’ve had with members across our service territory.…

March 23, 2025

Opinion

Upholding rural values, improving the lives of constituents in Senate District 6

The First Regular Session of Colorado’s 75th General Assembly has officially passed the halfway point, and I am happy to…

March 23, 2025

Opinion

Try this for an icebreaker: “Is a hotdog a sandwich?”

My daughter is a big wheel Vice President for a corporation based in San Francisco. She lives and works remotely…

March 21, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Fort Knox Five lands at ACT

Durango remains a second home for Steve Raskin of Fort Knox Five. That second home comes after performing a number…

March 20, 2025

Opinion

More darkness than light during Sunshine Week in 2025

Sunshine Week, which started Sunday, is an annual celebration of Americans’ right to know what government is doing. This year,…

March 19, 2025

Strength in Well-being

Fueling your life: The power of smart nutrition

In a world of diet trends and conflicting advice, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly fuels the body.…

March 18, 2025

Dear Abby

Man’s texts undermine relationship

DEAR ABBY: My relationship with my partner hasn’t been the greatest, but we are both working on ourselves to become…

March 18, 2025

Dear Abby

Habits take turn for the worse

DEAR ABBY: I am married with two children, 6 and 4. I love them and my wife. When I met…

March 18, 2025

Action Line

Can sales tax be used for Next Step?

Temporary pedlets, or extended walkways, and curb extensions will appear on Main Avenue through August and stay up until November…

March 17, 2025

Opinion

2A is a responsible, forward-thinking solution that balances operational and recreational needs

I have great respect for Charles Shaw and his contributions to making our community a better place, but I wanted…

March 16, 2025

Opinion

Proud to be a Coloradan as Legislature stands up to deliberate strategy to sell public lands

As a former state representative and educator, and a fourth-generation Coloradan, I have seen the transformative impact open spaces and…

March 16, 2025

Opinion

Former city of Durango mayors encourage a ‘for’ vote on Ballot Issue 2A

The undersigned former mayors of Durango support voting “for” Durango’s April 1 Ballot Issue 2A to reauthorize the 2005 half-cent…

March 16, 2025

Opinion

A scientific dark age threatens to undo decades of progress and innovation

For over a century, the United States has been a global leader in scientific research, driving groundbreaking discoveries and technological…

March 16, 2025

Creating Community

Of mice and bats: How to avoid hantavirus, rabies this spring

Spring is right around the corner and that means rodent and bat encounters are, too. Knowing what to do after…

March 16, 2025

Opinion

Vote “against” 2A, Durango deserves a better solution to meeting municipal needs

Durango voters face an important decision: whether to support or oppose Ballot Issue 2A, which asks voters to extend the…

March 14, 2025

Thinking Green

Colorado is reviewing future energy plans

Every few years, Colorado utilities have to prepare a plan detailing their anticipated future electric generation sources. This Energy Resource…

March 12, 2025