Columnists - The Durango Herald

Train must whistle while it works, any time of day

Dear Action Line: I’ve lived in Durango city limits for 12 years. I know that recently, you addressed the courthouse clock tower chime, with some liking the hourly strike and some not so...

DATE: Jan 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Capturing methane leaks protects all of us

Thirty-five years ago this month, The Durango Herald ran a front-page article announcing that Amoco was planning to drill a thousand gas wells in La Plata County. Today, over 3,500 wells hav...

DATE: Jan 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Boyfriend hopes to escape current situation

DEAR ABBY: I have no family and few friends – nobody close. My live-in girlfriend of two years and I argue constantly. We no longer share a bedroom, and I feel more like a roommate. I honest...

DATE: Jan 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Colorado seeks comment on wolf management plan

Colorado’s newly minted wolf management plan is out for public review, with comments accepted over the next month. Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently unveiled its proposed plan for managin...

DATE: Jan 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Winter games a great way to keep your dog’s brain busy

UGH! It’s winter – shorter, colder days and less time to play outside with your pup. Consider these exercises to help you and your pup get through the cold winter and gain new skills in the ...

DATE: Jan 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Sense of belonging gives young people confidence

4-H is designed to engage youths in learning opportunities that promote positive youth development and create responsible and productive citizens. One of the ways we accomplish this based o...

DATE: Jan 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Man must pick up pieces after relationship

DEAR ABBY: I am a 59-year-old man. My 50-year-old fiancee lives in a nice home, but after a 15-year loving relationship, she decided last week to be with someone else. She had recently lost ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Big Richard taking over ACT

There is room for subtle irreverence in traditional bluegrass. As long as its done with some tongue in cheek intent, a little harmless comedy injected into between song banter during a blueg...

DATE: Jan 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Stress: The missing link

If you’ve decided to take control of your health and drop those extra pounds, you’ve probably already implemented a diet and exercise regime. It’s no secret that our bodies respond to what ...

DATE: Jan 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Boyfriend turns to booze, drugs

DEAR ABBY: I’m having a big problem with my boyfriend. We had a baby five months ago, and since then he has changed drastically. He previously had a problem with addiction, but had a handle ...

DATE: Jan 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Cut costs: No bills larger than $20; keep only quarters

There are two monetary proposals (not original to me) that could save the federal government millions of dollars. One sounds good but is a matter of which I have no firsthand knowledge. The ...

DATE: Jan 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

On MLK Day: Heroes do not act alone

Every year, the arrival of the Martin Luther King holiday calls us to pause and reflect on King’s legacy. And every year, I’m struck by the same thing: As sincere as we are in our reverenc...

DATE: Jan 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion