Columnists - The Durango Herald

If at first they don’t succeed, don’t stop trying

Recently, while working with a dog I was asked, “How long is it going to take to get her over this?” The dog had just seen another dog and erupted, causing the woman to startle and lose her...

DATE: Oct 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

From darkness to light

Sunday FLC Showcase introduces music faculty

DATE: Oct 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Taarka to play iAM MUSIC Fest

Conversations with members of the band Taarka can bounce from topic to topic, just as their style of music will bounce from genre to genre. Music was obviously at the forefront of a recent ...

DATE: Oct 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Aunt ready to offer advice to childless niece

DEAR ABBY: My niece “Jane” is married to “John,” who doesn’t want children. Before she met John, Jane always loved children. She says he was traumatized by the toxic relationship between hi...

DATE: Oct 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Back in the day, the Animas River was for sewage, not restaurants

Dear Action Line: One of Durango’s finest natural resources is a beautiful river that weaves its way through the middle of town. It’s the object of rafters, kayakers, anglers, bikers, jo...

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Opportunities for Dolores River conservation

One of the most remarkable features of Southwest Colorado is the spectacular canyon carved by the Dolores River. On those occasions when an abundance of snowpack blesses our region, adventu...

DATE: Oct 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Bridesmaid slammed for missing shower

DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Melanie” is very close with a cousin she grew up with. This cousin is getting married in five months, and Melanie will be a bridesmaid. The shower date was announced...

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Husband resents wife’s social life

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for eight years, married for one. Before our marriage, it was just the two of us doing everything together. He has a strong distrust of people, and doesn...

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The physical and psychological benefits of travel

Stories about epic adventures are often the best to hear, and the best to tell. Heading out to explore new places and meet new people is a culturally enriching experience, but it’s also goo...

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

The Buzz is a melting pot band

They’re musically a melting pot band with a melting pot story of coming together. The five-piece, Denver/Front Range-based The Buzz formed member by member, partly by audition, partly by cha...

DATE: Oct 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

La Plata County 4-H adds outdoor survival skills project, talent show

October kicks off the start of our new 4-H year, which means we get to introduce new projects and events. One of our new projects we will be offering is an outdoor survival skills project. ...

DATE: Oct 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Kilt-wearing Scot endures assaults

DEAR ABBY: I married a proud Scotsman a year ago who often wears kilts. When we go out, women think nothing of coming over and lifting his kilt, which exposes him to anyone who has a visual ...

DATE: Oct 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby