Columnists - The Durango Herald

Disabled civil rights activist Lois Curtis dies at 55

As a young woman, Lois Curtis was imprisoned. Curtis was not a criminal. She hadn’t even been accused of a crime. The only thing Curtis had done was be born with a disability in a society th...

DATE: Nov 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

San Juan Mountains Association preparing for Christmas tree fundraiser

As the seasons change in Southwest Colorado, I’m reminded how much I look forward to stoking the fire, sitting back and enjoying the radiant warmth. Fall is a time to prepare and stock up fo...

DATE: Nov 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Steens Mountain, Oregon: Buckaroos, Basques and glacial gorges

Way out west where ranchers’ mailboxes are 50-gallon drums set on their side, I drove northwest of Winnemucca on a straight-line course to Denio, Nevada. As I crossed into Oregon the only tr...

DATE: Nov 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Keep an eye out for Perseus

Greetings, stargazers. It feels great to be back on standard time and not have to leave the house before sunrise. I know some of you are not liking the early evening darkness, but I hope Co...

DATE: Nov 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Sonata, serenade, tango

Flute and harp recital tonight

DATE: Nov 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Mom fears for daughter entering workforce

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is about to turn 14 and wants to get a job. We just found out that in our state, 14- and 15-year-olds can work if they get a permit. I’m very concerned. I tried negoti...

DATE: Nov 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Capitol Comedy brings political satire

Satire is a great part of comedy. It was a great tool in the 1970s on “All in the Family,” and it’s heavy in “South Park” and “Family Guy.” Unless it flies right over your head, which it lik...

DATE: Nov 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Death and the Quality of Life Impact Study

A very old man I knew took his own life this past spring. I only met him once, and emailed with him several times after that, but he had quite an impact on me in that very short time. We tal...

DATE: Nov 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

La Plata commissioners share plans for ARPA funds

Far too many in La Plata County are still feeling the impacts from COVID-19 that will last far beyond the actual public health emergency. To address those impacts, in 2020, Congress allocate...

DATE: Nov 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Custom still best way to say ‘thanks’

DEAR ABBY: I was taught to write handwritten thank-you notes when I received a gift. Over the last few years, my gifts have been acknowledged with a brief text, Facebook post, a photo or not...

DATE: Nov 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Insulin resistance: Should you be paying attention?

Should you be paying attention to insulin resistance? If you’re prone to diabetes or weight gain, the answer is “yes,” and nourishing your insulin (and making it more sensitive) is something...

DATE: Nov 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Yes, roundabout: Time to get used to going in circles

Dear Action Line: After you exit the new Maverik gas station in Three Springs on the truck (southwest) side, you encounter two branching arrows on the pavement before the roundabout. O...

DATE: Nov 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line