Columnists - The Durango Herald

A thousand miles from nowhere

Anyone who knows me knows that I have an uncanny knack for meeting colorful characters in my life, usually at the most serendipitous of times. From old prospectors and Explorers to shamans a...

DATE: Nov 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Ex’s threats may warrant legal action

DEAR ABBY: My son, age 31, dated a woman for a month. On a couple of occasions, she got drunk and became very nasty. He decided to end the relationship and did it in person. Unfortunately, d...

DATE: Nov 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sheer dredgery needed at Oxbow boat launch

Dear Action Line: The end of the concrete ramp boat “launch” at the Oxbow north of town was buried all summer. I realized how massive of an obstacle the sediment had produced when I watc...

DATE: Nov 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Pulling thistles, sowing hope

For the past few years I’ve participated in “Thistle Thursdays,” targeting a popular trail near Jackson, Wyoming. The weekly weed party was organized in 2019 by Morgan Graham, wildlife habit...

DATE: Nov 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Emotionally abused friend has support network

DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Owen’s” wife, “Shirley,” is a narcissist, and she's driving everyone away from him. They have been married for 10 years. I’ve known Owen since high school. He has ...

DATE: Nov 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Suitor’s behavior pushes boundaries

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my live-in boyfriend for eight years. During the last five months, he has started staying out until daylight, choosing his friends over me, snapping at me when he...

DATE: Nov 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Kick off the holidays in Durango

The Durango Business Improvement District kicks off the holiday season for Durango with an event, Singing with Santa, and a promotion, the Holiday Rewards Program. Singing with Santa is a Du...

DATE: Nov 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Southwest Civic Winds honors Mark Walters

If you studied music at Fort Lewis College chances are you took some courses with the late Dr. Mark Walters. If you’ve ever seen the Southwest Civic Winds perform, Durango’s local community ...

DATE: Nov 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Ski resorts turn ‘blind eye’ to weed, alcohol use

Colorado’s ski season has officially begun and mountain etiquette is already in question. If you were at Winter Park’s opening weekend, you probably know what I mean. For all the joy cruisin...

DATE: Nov 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Unlocking secret to shedding pounds: Reading food labels

In the quest for a healthier lifestyle and achieving weight loss goals, one often overlooked but crucial tool is right at our fingertips: the food label. We see them on nearly every packaged...

DATE: Nov 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Buck good reasons to give up House seat

Who among us thought that the Ken Buck we’ve known for so many years would apparently end his political career by calling out the Republican Party for its, well, fecklessness – my word, not ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

We’re stronger together – it’s not just a cliché

It’s that time of year when, like many of you, I find myself reflecting on the year. It’s been an incredible year at San Juan Mountains Association – not only for accomplishments but also tr...

DATE: Nov 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.