Columnists - The Durango Herald

Son turns away from family

DEAR ABBY: I’m writing because I need some guidance. My 21-year-old son, “Dennis,” is involved with a young woman he met in college. She is physically, verbally and emotionally abusive to hi...

DATE: Oct 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

ORA plays debut show

Durango has a new rock band, but its members have knocked around the local music scene for years. A band made up of players who have had homegrown projects in their own right for decades, O...

DATE: Oct 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Recovering addict believes present is ruined

DEAR ABBY: I am in my 60s, single and childless. I was raised by parents who had issues, and I did not have a nurturing childhood. As a result, for decades I had a chaotic life and turned to...

DATE: Oct 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

‘Independent choice’

The Durango Herald wrote that I’m the “wildcard,” a moniker proudly worn. Despite independents comprising 49% of local voters, ours is the first campaign for county commissioner matched ...

DATE: Oct 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

‘Know complex issues’

I was honored to be elected commissioner four years ago, my first political office. I am engaged in the hard work needed to improve the lives, health and safety of our residents. I have expl...

DATE: Oct 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

‘Proven problem solver’

I love La Plata County and feel very blessed to have called it home for over 60 years. Janelle and I both grew up here, raised our family here and owned three successful businesses with hund...

DATE: Oct 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Taking right and wrong off the table

In the bakery department of a grocery store last week, a woman walked up to select a freshly baked cookie from the mouth-watering selection of items. She whispered to me conspiratorially, “I...

DATE: Oct 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Tap into your ‘built in’ stress-reducing system

Halloween is just a few short weeks away, and this marks the official kick-off of the 2022 holiday season. For many, just thinking about the holidays can bring about a mix of excitement and ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Man refuses to confront friend who assaulted wife

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend groped my privates several years ago at a party. It was traumatizing. I have never forgotten how abused and dirty it made me feel. I told my husband about...

DATE: Oct 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Did the county once have a “poor farm”?

Dear Action Line: Years ago, a city employee told me that the old, brick building at 13 Bacus was once the county “Poor House.” It looks like it’s apartments now. Do you know the history...

DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Touring the Grand Circle: A report from national parks in the Southwest

This fall, I have a sabbatical from teaching history at Fort Lewis College to research and write about public lands. Sixty years ago, Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall proposed a “Gra...

DATE: Oct 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

‘Serving as People’s Lawyer’

As Colorado’s attorney general, I am committed to serving as the People’s Lawyer. My job is to defend Colorado citizens from those who violate their rights, improve public safety and our cri...

DATE: Oct 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion