Columnists - The Durango Herald

Might the Space Force be with us?

Dear Action Line: Durangotangs are used to seeing/hearing military helicopters flying over our town. On Feb. 11, I saw three triangle-shaped military jets in formation fly over Durango a...

DATE: Feb 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Poor environmental review derails oil and gas leases

Last week, a federal court ruled that the Bureau of Land Management failed to follow the law in selling oil and gas leases across Southwest Colorado in two recent auctions. The ruling applie...

DATE: Feb 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Non-believer credits work for success

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have had some crazy life swings since the beginning of the pandemic, mostly positive. I found a wonderful, well-paying job that I enjoy. In our 16th year of marri...

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Fun activities at 4-H camp also build life skills

La Plata County 4-H County Council is made up of four outstanding youths who represent La Plata County 4-H locally and at the state level. Our council members gain leadership skills through...

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Our border with Mexico teems with contradictions

This time last year, I was doing a legal “water drop” on public land close to our border with Mexico, visiting as an unofficial and self-funded reporter to learn more about this local effort...

DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

International Guitar Night

Four of the world’s best guitar players will have their chops on full display Tuesday at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College. They’re not household names in the pop-culture wor...

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Educator feels stigma of homeschool past

DEAR ABBY: I was homeschooled K-12. I now have multiple master’s degrees and work for a public school. I returned to my hometown and, with hard work and dedication, have moved up the career ...

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Grandma not shy about playing favorites

DEAR ABBY: I am the mother of three wonderful children. My oldest boy (who is from a previous marriage) is 11. My two younger ones are 2 (a girl) and 7 months old (a boy). My mother-in-law, ...

DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Imagine a great river, flowing free through Glen Canyon

Some environmental groups and water honchos have sponsored a “Rewilding of Glen Canyon” contest, with the winner getting $4,000 “and counting.” The contest’s goal is to reconnect the Colorad...

DATE: Feb 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

After separation, mixed signals abound

DEAR ABBY: I have been talking to my ex-boyfriend of more than 22 years. We have a grown son. We are now in our 50s and talking and texting again. I still love him, and I want a relationship...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Husband still supports first wife

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for more than 30 years. We have no kids together, but he has three adult children from a previous marriage. All of them are in their 30s. He and his ex...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Why do I keep getting fatter?

With each passing day our bodies change before our very eyes. One day, we look in the mirror and our jaw drops in disbelief. “Who the heck is that and where did that belly come from?!” we sa...

DATE: Feb 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.