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Downtown Lowdown

Damn the Moon: ‘There’s been no looking back’

Local band Damn the Moon was born out of a meeting at a music festival. It was a straightforward connection:…

February 11, 2026

Dear Abby

‘Mr. Handsome’ needs to get over himself

DEAR ABBY: My husband is 76 but doesn’t look a day over 60. He has a full head of hair…

February 11, 2026

Action Line

How come the Herald can’t predict the weather, poke a fire and other things?

The Durango Herald has begun using National Weather Service forests from this location, 37.27°N 107.88°W (Elev. 6598 ft.), the same…

February 9, 2026

Flyfishing Around the World

Why flyfishing?

“The charm of fishing is that it's the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions…

February 8, 2026

Opinion

A busy month: Public education bills and hard conversations about health care and immigration

It’s been a very busy start to the legislative session, and I look forward to spending an extra day with…

February 8, 2026

Opinion

Seven states, zero solutions: Leadership failure on the Colorado River

As a Coloradan and water engineer with 48 years on the front lines, I am outraged – not merely disappointed…

February 8, 2026

Opinion

Balancing public safety and individual privacy: A delicate trade-off

During my first year as a city councilor, I’ve come to realize that many decisions we make involve complex trade-offs,…

February 8, 2026

From the Chamber

The power of community collaboration

Jeff Dupont As we prepare for Southwest Colorado Rocks on Feb. 19, we celebrate far more than individual achievements. This…

February 8, 2026

What's Up Downtown

Snowdown is over, now what?

Walsworthdu1-i-syn Snowdown is now complete, so what’s next? I personally loved Snowdown this year! I scored Follies and Fashion Do’s…

February 8, 2026

Dear Abby

Spouse of serial cheater ready to even score

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are approaching our 40th anniversary. Friends and family have already begun to mention the…

February 8, 2026

Opinion

Serving rural Southwest Colorado’s unique transportation needs on the CDOT commission

This past July, I was sworn in as the District 8 Transportation commissioner, serving and advocating for transportation needs in…

February 6, 2026

Dear Abby

Treatment of elderly mother raises hackles

DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married for 30 years. Unfortunately, my wife’s family (two older sisters and her mother,…

February 6, 2026

Dear Rachel

How do I talk to my neighbor about their glaring lights?

cca Welcome to Dear Rachel, a new column in which I answer your questions about relationships, communication and how to…

February 6, 2026

Downtown Lowdown

Patsy O’Brien takes solo show to Dolores

Patsy O’Brien is a musician who lives in the best of both worlds. The Ireland born, now Colorado-based guitar player…

February 4, 2026

Opinion

Colorado’s roadless areas are worth more than minerals and timber

Last fall was my nineteenth season of public lands elk hunting in southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. During eight days…

February 4, 2026

Dear Abby

Couple still maintain two homes

DEAR ABBY: I am a widow who has been dating a widower for the past eight years. He’s a wonderful…

February 4, 2026

Action Line

Is the environment going to the dogs?

Loretta Action Line hangs out in the San Juan high country. (Action Line) Dear Action Line, As I was contemplating…

February 2, 2026

Ride Dirt Dispatch

How to feel better, recover better for best experience riding your bike

Ellen Campbell (second from left) and the women who were a part of the first Ride Dirt workshop in 2024…

February 1, 2026

Opinion

Our Republic is cracking as Democratic guardrails are weakened

America is entering one of the most consequential chapters in its modern history. Protests are occurring across the country, not…

February 1, 2026

Opinion

What our mountains make possible: Colorado athletes shaped by place and perseverance

When the Winter Olympic Games open in Italy later this week, athletes from across the country will compete under the…

February 1, 2026

Dear Abby

Old flame caught up in scam

DEAR ABBY: Six years ago, at my 40th high school reunion, a few former classmates asked me about my old…

February 1, 2026

Dear Abby

Relatives back in woman’s life

DEAR ABBY: I am a 38-year-old woman with a 21-year-old daughter, “Penny.” I got pregnant at 16 and was very…

January 30, 2026

Authentic Aging

Wintering: A sense of retreat, repose and repair

The activities leading up to solstice and Christmas were very fun. Wonderful, sacred music, good friends and margaritas, cookies and…

January 29, 2026

Downtown Lowdown

Heart Museum bringing the ‘metal-core’

It’s always been about guitar rock for Toni Heartless. The vocalist for the New Mexico-based Heart Museum has always been…

January 28, 2026