Columnists - The Durango Herald

Strange signs of the times keep popping up

Dear Action Line: Is there some sort of Second Amendment right that precludes gun shows from regulations about sign permitting, placement, etc.? It seems that promotional signs for certa...

DATE: Aug 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

History of abuse leads to ultimatum

DEAR ABBY: My son is demanding that I tell his father and brother to call him to apologize for past behaviors and attitudes that hurt him. He says if I don’t, he will no longer come home for...

DATE: Aug 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

A reunion on the Hermosa River

Some favorite spots are still in the altered Middle Fork

DATE: Aug 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Is even split of parenting OK?

DEAR ABBY: Five months ago, my relationship of 10 years ended. I discovered my boyfriend had been unfaithful on more than one occasion. He didn’t want to fix the relationship, and I could no...

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

San Juan Basin Public Health supports families

Jessica is a single, working mom who was put on bed rest in the first trimester of her pregnancy and unable to work. Newly without income, she found WIC benefits and stayed nourished through...

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

‘Protect entire Dolores River Canyon Country as national monument’

As our rivers begin to recede, it is time to look back on the incredible spring runoff season. An above-average snowpack ushered in high flows with ample opportunities for river recreation a...

DATE: Aug 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Do you know your farmer?

I grew up in a rural part of northwest New Jersey and remember summers spent “grocery shopping” at Godlewsky’s Farm like it was yesterday. As kids, I remember my mom would load us in the bac...

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local First

Supporting Durango businesses with unique offerings

There is a lot more to the Durango Chamber of Commerce than meets the eye. While networking events and other educational programs are integral to what we offer the community, we also work be...

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

75 years of kids, critters and cowboys

Our La Plata County Fair will be here before you know it. Mark your calendars for Aug. 9 to 13 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Come out and enjoy some fair food, awesome projects, cute a...

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Forest Thump duo bonds over love of music

The sky’s the limit with electronic music. With no walls to fit between, no box to confine yourself in and no rules to adhere to, you can do whatever you want. Throw down a techno beat and a...

DATE: Aug 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Man repeatedly disregards wife’s complaint

DEAR ABBY: I’m an older woman. My husband and I have been married eight years but were together 15 years before our marriage. He is a wonderful, caring man in most ways. But from time to tim...

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friend’s spouse ducks out during visits

DEAR ABBY: About 10 years ago, I visited my oldest and dearest friend, who I see a few times a year. The last time, her husband, who I’ve also known for years and who I thought was a friend,...

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby