Columnists

‘Girlfriend’ fishing for money, not love

DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law, “Carla,” has had a “girlfriend,” “Susan,” for the past year who she has never met or…

May 18, 2026

Why Durango School District is building Three Springs Elementary despite enrollment declines

I understand why some community members are asking questions about building a new school while the district is discussing enrollment…

May 18, 2026

Action Line

Do good fences really make good neighbors?

The damage to fencing between Aspen Drive and Holly Drive in Durango is the result of two car crashes. (Action…

May 18, 2026

Dear Rachel

How do I shake these critical inner voices?

(Adobe Stock) Dear Rachel, I have a history of lots of negative self-talk about my weight (being too heavy). How…

May 18, 2026

Dear Abby

Man won’t leave neighbor alone

DEAR ABBY: I have a next-door neighbor who is retired and takes care of his wife, who has dementia. He’s…

May 15, 2026

Local First

Love local? The Be Local Bash is for you

This June, the Local First Foundation will celebrate everything local at its Be Local Bash, bringing together independent businesses, nonprofits,…

May 15, 2026

Opinion

Colorado lawmakers keep dodging debate over public stream access rights

It’s perplexing that preserving legal public stream access remains one of the most untouchable topics in the Colorado legislature. Our…

May 15, 2026

Downtown Lowdown

Tico Time festival features Old Crow Medicine Show

It’s a band that has had well over a dozen members. Some have been around since the beginning while others…

May 13, 2026

From the Humane Society

When putting together evacuation plan, don’t forget your pets

Fire season is upon us, which means we all need to plan ahead and prepare. When reviewing your family’s evacuation…

May 13, 2026

Creating Community

Disability misinformation in social media

A recent study showed that social media isn’t the best place to get information about mental health and neurodiversity. That…

May 13, 2026

Dear Abby

Stepdad pushing teen along wrong path

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have recently found out that our 14-year-old granddaughter, a freshman in high school, is…

May 13, 2026

Dear Abby

Siblings endured horrors at home

DEAR ABBY: I’m the youngest of a family of three boys and two girls. The only person I had any…

May 11, 2026

Opinion

The quiet war on women’s health – and why you should be paying attention

The League of Women Voters was founded to help newly enfranchised women exercise their hard-won right to vote. Over more…

May 11, 2026

Action Line

This gas situation is making me feel uncomfortable

A local gas station sign is seen with a subject of a previous Action Line column in the foreground. (Action…

May 11, 2026

Dear Abby

Father’s death intensifies hatred toward stepmother

DEAR ABBY: My brothers and I loved our father. He was an alcoholic until he was 37. After he stopped…

May 8, 2026

Creating Community

An early spring means earlier risk from animal-borne diseases

An early spring means more time outside. It also it is the season for diseases spread by rodents, insects and…

May 8, 2026

Opinion

Colorado budget passes, but long-term fiscal imbalance remains unresolved

As the Second Regular Session of the 75th Colorado General Assembly winds down, the conversation once again centers on the…

May 8, 2026

Opinion

The legislative session’s final sprint: Votes, signing ceremonies, and upcoming town halls

There’s less than a week left in the legislative session, and we’ll be working through the weekend to get bills…

May 8, 2026

Opinion

Searching for the source of Durango’s kindness, respect and everyday caring

Durangoans, you’re the nicest, most pragmatic people I can imagine climbing into a lifeboat with. I wondered how that happened.…

May 8, 2026

Downtown Lowdown

CoLab West: ‘Music is our medium’

CoLab West is quickly turning into one of Durango’s top musical offerings. A collection of local musicians playing jazz, funk,…

May 6, 2026

Food

The inaugural Durango Bike and Beer Tour-ery

Sean Beckwith Durango Herald journalist. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride The ride itself clocked in at a little under 90 minutes,…

May 6, 2026

Dear Abby

Budding romance cut short during estranged wife’s illness

DEAR ABBY: I’m a man younger than my age married to a woman who is older than hers. Ten years…

May 6, 2026

Opinion

The West heads into wildfire season unprepared and understaffed

The West is staring down a dangerous wildfire year. A dry winter and historically low snowpack have set the stage…

May 6, 2026

Dear Abby

Needy friend uses longtime friendship as free therapy

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend I have known for a very long time. We bonded 10 years ago over…

May 4, 2026