Columnists - The Durango Herald

Action Line shines light on the brightness

Dear Action Line: There is a BRIGHT light attached to a power pole in the alley behind Starbucks on north Main Avenue that was installed around January. At first, it was pointed directl...

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Methane pollution rules make a difference

Congress is poised this week to take final action to restore rules to rein in methane emissions, a powerful contributor to global climate change. The timing is particularly serendipitous as...

DATE: Jun 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Who let the dogs (and cats) out?

These days, we all could use a little fun and something to celebrate, especially after this past year. We are excited to announce the Durango Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its Coolest...

DATE: Jun 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Wildland firefighters need our support

“It’s like having gasoline out there,” said Brian Steinhardt, forest fire zone manager for Prescott and Coconino national forests in Arizona, in a recent Associated Press story about the inc...

DATE: Jun 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Dry, drier, driest

First of all, let’s stop calling it a drought. A drought implies a temporary situation that will eventually be alleviated when the weather changes. The term “desertification” comes closest ...

DATE: Jun 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Dreaded parvovirus is preventable through vaccination

Hello, readers! My name is Victoria Robinson, and I’m the veterinarian at La Plata County Humane Society. With summer adventures coming and puppy season in full swing, we need to talk about ...

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Neighbor intrudes on backyard oasis

DEAR ABBY: I am a 40-something single mother of two teens. A 24-year-old neighbor with a young daughter moved in next door a couple years ago after her divorce. She recently joined the w...

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Young professional can’t escape dating gossip

DEAR ABBY: I’m a girl of 23 who has never had a boyfriend. Now that I finished college and am a journalist, I have met some guys, mostly from high school and places like that. One of the...

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Tri-State CEO touts co-op’s clean energy transition

The clean energy transition of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association is in sharp focus these days, given the rapid pace of our transformation and the opportunities ahead for elec...

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Hands-on learning drives summer activities at 4-H

June is always an exciting month for our 4-H members. They are finally out of school, and we get to fill the entire month with fun activities. Last week, they participated in our Adventure D...

DATE: Jun 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Miller and The Other Sinners play fest

David Miller waited until he was in his 40s to dive headfirst into his music career. Now, some may say that music is a young man’s game and perhaps it is, however, waiting until you near mi...

DATE: Jun 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Lawn to Table: Eat the weeds in your garden

Many of us have been excited about the seasonal return of the farmers market. The fresh quality and the variety of offerings are tantalizing and nutritious. What if I told you that you can g...

DATE: Jun 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels