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Jeremy Garrett: Artist at large

If you’re a music lover who’s been in Colorado in the summertime, it’s safe to say you’ve been to a festival or two. If you have, you know that sometimes at festivals your favorite bands can...

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Husband’s about-face may be too late

DEAR ABBY: For nearly 30 years, my husband and I shared a close, trusting marriage. Months ago, I caught him lying about meetings he was having with a 35-year-old colleague. Then I discovere...

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

We must not submit to a post-constitutional era where oaths are optional

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic ...” That is the first line of the oath of off...

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Is law enforcement curtailing distracted driving in Durango?

Dear Action Line, Colorado‘s hands-free driving law has been in effect since Jan. 1, but I don’t see a lot of changes in drivers’ behavior since then. From texting to phone calls to...

DATE: Jul 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

County budget woes deserve a deeper look at planning, building and legal policies

We appreciate the La Plata County commissioners’ column, “La Plata County budget crisis calls for shared responsibility and leadership” (Herald, July 21), which outlines several structural a...

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Thank you for your patience as we build a stronger, safer and more efficient infrastructure

Summertime is construction time for the city of Durango. As the mayor, I understand that this can lead to frustration for our residents, given the delays caused by the ongoing road projects ...

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Grandparents overtaxed with child care

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I love our 7- and 2-year-old grandchildren very much and enjoy spending time with them. The issue is, we feel we are being taken advantage of. Our daughter and her ...

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Wild farming, ranching and gardening – strategies in rewilding local foodsheds

In January 2008, just after a meeting of the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition at Asilomar on the gorgeous mid-California Coast, I set out to explore one of our nation’s breadbaskets – or be...

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

It’s fair season in La Plata County!

Mark your calendars, this year’s La Plata County Fair will be held Aug. 6 to Aug. 11 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave. The week will be packed with adorable animals, impress...

DATE: Jul 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Localism vital to vibrant community

In an age of online retailers, it’s easy to forget what makes our communities truly thrive: localism. At its core, localism is about deep gratitude, genuine connection and meaningful regener...

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local First

‘One community – one goal,’ doing our best to serve all students in Durango

We read with interest the recent announcement from Durango School District regarding its rebranding and efforts to “reduce confusion” about which schools fall under its oversight (Herald, Ju...

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Bully turns grandmother away from family

DEAR ABBY: My daughter has been married to her high school sweetheart for 15 years. Their marriage has been rocky from the start because of her husband’s “God” complex. He’s a spoiled brat a...

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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