Columnists - The Durango Herald

What to say to graduates in a spring 2025 commencement speech

All across America, commencement speakers this spring are pondering what to write and how to address graduation audiences. Students have finished their high school careers. College students ...

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

To protect Colorado families, Congress must protect clean energy credits

Costs are high everywhere these days, and skyrocketing energy bills are throwing a wrench in the finances of too many families in Colorado. We’re caught in the crosshairs of economic breakdo...

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

A note on history: ‘We the People’ are failing our democracy

Scott Perez hit the nail on the head in his column, “Both parties have failed ‘We the People,’” (Herald, Mar. 5). The current state of our political affairs is an embarrassment, and the cloa...

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

A tale of two bills: Nuclear got huge attention and means little, transmission has been mostly ignored

Matters of little consequence often get major time and attention. And vice versa. Two energy bills in the Colorado Legislature this year, one about nuclear energy and the second about electr...

DATE: Apr 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

The curious and peculiar language of sport, an important part of our everyday lives

I used to begin a Sport Sociology class with the thought of aliens flying over Earth and seeing the numerous stadiums on Saturday and Sunday afternoons filled with 80,000 to 100,000 Earthlin...

DATE: Apr 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Happy Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week

This month, we celebrate Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week (April 13-19), a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who protect animals and promote public safety in our communiti...

DATE: Apr 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Congrats to Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly’s talent and stage presence helped him land his latest full-time gig. The Dolores raised saxophone player cut his teeth locally, playing in bands Elder Grown and Pants Party (among...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

LPEA’s independence comes into view

La Plata Electric Association is well on its way toward a new energy future that embraces the benefits of market competition. LPEA recently announced several key milestones as it lines up a ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

To protect Colorado families, Congress must protect clean energy credits

Costs are high everywhere these days, and skyrocketing energy bills are throwing a wrench in the finances of too many families in Colorado. We’re caught in the crosshairs of economic breakdo...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Expectant mom wants father out of picture

DEAR ABBY: My dad is a registered sex offender who has done time for his crimes against children. My mother has continued to have contact with him and has repeatedly chosen him over her own ...

DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

How the food pyramid is sabotaging your weight and health

Are you working hard to lose weight and get healthy – but not seeing results? Well, listen up: It’s not your fault. The problem could be the old advice you’re still following. For years, the...

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

A grateful farewell to serving Durango, together we met challenges and accomplished a lot

After eight unforgettable years on Durango City Council, I step away at the end of a chapter shaped by defining moments, unprecedented challenges and meaningful progress for our community. I...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion