Columnists

Relationship makes spouse uncomfortable

DEAR ABBY: My mom and stepdad (“Hugh”) are divorcing after 20 years of marriage. Mom has been involved with scammers…

February 18, 2025

Legislation removes public from forest management

Ill-named legislation that would take a wrecking ball to the public’s involvement in management of our public forests has recently…

February 18, 2025

Action Line

Is someone watching me or am I just paranoid?

A camera trailer sits in the Town Plaza parking lot on Feb. 4 near south City Market. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca…

February 17, 2025

Opinion

Why Emil Bove’s battle against Danielle Sassoon is so self-defeating

It was easy to predict that a diktat from Donald Trump’s Justice Department would, at some point in his second…

February 16, 2025

Opinion

Family planning knowledge is important for women, girls and the environment

Last month, I wrote about the coalition of rich and poor countries, of foundations and nonprofits that delivered family planning…

February 16, 2025

Opinion

Not a political statement: The president’s signature is no John Hancock

Cross Our new president is sure signing his name a lot already. And he seems to want to show us…

February 16, 2025

Opinion

Some thoughts on Love, Durango style

Jo Gibson I wasn’t thinking directed thoughts about anything. Years ago, a girlfriend told me, “Now, in our 80s, we’re…

February 14, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

An ‘extremely fruitful’ partnership

It’s partnership on making music. But like many, before making music they were fans of music. Both Curtiss O’Rorke Stedman…

February 12, 2025

Opinion

Will nuclear formally be put on the table?

Legislative bill this year has more than one sponsor, including two Democrats. It might actually survive its first committee hearing.…

February 12, 2025

Dear Abby

New boyfriend has wife fearing for marriage

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Leon,” and I have been together for 13 years. He is bisexual – gay-leaning. I knew…

February 11, 2025

Healing Nutrition

Post-gallbladder removal digestive support

Have you had your gallbladder removed and still suffer from symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation or weight…

February 11, 2025

Action Line

It’s all downhill from here

After nearly a foot of snow fell at Purgatory Resort, the ski area decided to open early. The mountain will…

February 10, 2025

Dear Abby

Mother-in-law has been roommate for 14 years

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been happily married for 15 years. My mother-in-law, “Pat,” a widow since 1997,…

February 8, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

On the trail of vintage trailers

A vintage 1955 Spartan Royal Mansion Double Ender trailer built in Tulsa, owned by Robert and Jessica Kubik, won Best…

February 8, 2025

Stewards of the Land

Wildfire preparedness and mitigation succeeds through a collaborative approach

As we have all recently witnessed, it is never too soon to discuss wildfire preparedness and mitigation. Whether it is…

February 7, 2025

What's up in Durango Skies

Why stars twinkle

Greetings, stargazers. There have been many clear, dark nights recently. I hesitate to say this, but right now I think…

February 7, 2025

Opinion

Acceptance may loosen the noose felt by caregivers

Remember 7th grade? Physical changes? Social and emotional upheaval? Perhaps a shift in school setting, classmates and teachers? Establishing new…

February 7, 2025

Creating Community

A brief history of vaccines

A lot of people are staunchly pro-vaccines, some are militant anti-vaxxers and much of the population is wondering what all…

February 6, 2025

From the Extension Office

Say goodbye to one artificial food dye – here’s why

Color signaling has long provided us with visual clues about what to eat and what not to eat. Food dressed…

February 6, 2025

Dear Abby

Man’s delusions put brother in tough spot

DEAR ABBY: My younger brother, “Paul,” is 40 and in a rut. He became friends with a friend of mine,…

February 6, 2025

Dear Abby

Two decades haven’t healed breach

DEAR ABBY: Twenty years ago, I developed psychosis with a personality change. I did things I’m ashamed of. I had…

February 6, 2025

Culture Gulch

From Tevye to Ryan

In 2007, Adam Fontana portrayed Tevye in the Durango High School production of “A Fiddler on the Roof.” Then a…

February 6, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Thirty years of Solas

It’s been seven years since Celtic band Solas has played together. That hiatus came on the heels of nonstop music…

February 5, 2025

Opinion

A note on history, the Electoral College and truly democratic elections

After last fall’s election of La Plata County’s Board of County Commissioners, we read of some county neighbors complaining about…

February 5, 2025