Columnists

Loose lips sink longtime friendship

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Wade,” and I were expecting our first child and couldn’t wait to tell the news to…

March 11, 2026

Extraterrestrial activity in Durango?

What’s the deal with Durango’s out-of-this-world street names? (Action Line) Dear Sir, Every time I drive up Florida Road to…

March 9, 2026

Southwest Life

U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s successes

Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, seen here in his eagle feather headdress, stands next to Southern Ute tribal member Kenny Frost…

March 8, 2026

Opinion

After 250 years, the United States should finally put a woman in charge

As we mark International Women’s Day on March 8 during Women’s History Month, it is worthwhile to remind ourselves of…

March 8, 2026

Opinion

Protecting 911 funding and strengthening emergency services through bipartisan work

We’re one-third of the way through the legislative session, and my bills are making their way through the legislative process.…

March 8, 2026

What's Up Downtown

Downtown and the North Main District

Tim Walsworth The Durango Business Improvement District is working on many projects for downtown and North Main District businesses. Here…

March 8, 2026

From the Chamber

Advocacy is a collaborative effort

Jeff Dupont If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that business owners must be resilient. We’ve navigated…

March 8, 2026

Dear Abby

Kind gesture blows up unexpectedly

DEAR ABBY: Eighteen months ago, I was staying with my son and his family when they had a get-together with…

March 8, 2026

Dear Rachel

Dear Rachel: How do I get my boss to stop wasting my time?

cca Dear Rachel, my boss loves to talk. About herself, her family, work, whatever feels important to her. It rarely…

March 6, 2026

Opinion

Technology with a badge, politics without a manual in today’s policing debate

The first time a license-plate reader helped solve a violent felony, the lead came in minutes, not weeks. The community…

March 6, 2026

Dear Abby

Mom on hook for son’s college loan

DEAR ABBY: My son took out a couple of education loans, which I cosigned when he was starting college 10…

March 6, 2026

Creating Community

New septic rules take effect in March: What homeowners should know

Septic systems and private wells are an essential part of La Plata County’s rural infrastructure. Many of our residents rely…

March 4, 2026

Downtown Lowdown

Mixed in Mancos celebrates its third year

Erik Nordstrom is an organizer. The frontman for local bands Lawn Chair Kings and Farmington Hill has always been a…

March 4, 2026

Food

Does Durango need a Michelin star restaurant?

Sean Beckwith Durango Herald journalist. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride It was announced earlier this year that the Michelin Guide is…

March 4, 2026

Opinion

Kicking the can down the road, Durango waits for a water crisis

Denver never stops seeking more water for its burgeoning population. But Durango is taking a wait-and-see approach. Dave Marstoncca You…

March 4, 2026

Dear Abby

Man enjoys smooth silk on skin

DEAR ABBY: Since I was a small boy, silk fabric has always made me feel “safe.” I remember wearing tights…

March 4, 2026

Action Line

I can’t ‘C’ how that channel is for bikes at Riverview?

Even if the grooves at the Riverview stairs were for resting a bike, you certainly do need to carry your…

March 2, 2026

Flyfishing Around the World

Fly casting is magic

Good fly casting means more and better fish

March 1, 2026

Opinion

Broken permits, broken promise: How bots and bureaucrats locked out river runners

In the 1980s and ’90s, river runners in the southwestern United States packed their gear and headed into canyon country.…

March 1, 2026

Opinion

Small wins, big tradeoffs: What Hurd’s numbers actually show

Voters understand how government works. They know compromise is part of the job. They accept negotiation. Tradeoffs are inevitable. What’s…

March 1, 2026

Opinion

How Colorado’s 3rd District wins the next era of manufacturing

In Colorado’s 3rd District, we do not wait for Washington to save us. We build. We produce. We compete. Hurd…

March 1, 2026

Dear Abby

Book club crashers hijack meetings

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I host regular meetings of a book club. It has been very successful; lots of…

March 1, 2026

Southwest Life

Who’s ready to garden?

OK, a quick show of hands: How many of you are ready to get out there into the yard or…

February 27, 2026

Dear Abby

Girlfriend leaves amid man’s rough stretch

DEAR ABBY: I’m a senior male who has been married and divorced twice. For the last eight years, I have…

February 27, 2026