Columnists - The Durango Herald

Wife grapples with family’s history

Dear Abby: When my husband and I were first married, I had no idea why his mother and sisters were so hostile. When they started treating our children the same way, my husband finally ad...

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Action Line goes off the rails

Dear Action Line: Where are the three springs of Three Springs? – Mike Silver Dear Mike: Sounds like a simple question. Action Line will make the answer very complex so you have to pay...

DATE: Jan 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Poinsettias can be saved, if you put the work in

As you are reading this, Beth may be taking down the Christmas tree. She is no Scrooge, by any means. Our house has been full of lights and fir boughs, and our mantle is scattere...

DATE: Jan 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Surprising and subtle effects of COVID-19

I was watching “The Crown” the other evening and for a split second thought, “Nobody’s wearing masks, and they’re all gathering too closely together!” It startled me that I’m so used to livi...

DATE: Jan 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

We’ll boom instead of bust locally

Those who have read about Durango’s history know that we’ve been called a “Boom and Bust” town. Well, we’re somewhat in the bust era again thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and cur...

DATE: Jan 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Sen. Don Coram: The only certainty for 2021 is uncertainty

As I begin my 11th year in the Colorado General Assembly and look forward to 2021, I wonder what to expect. After 2020, the only thing certain is uncertainty. Last year started o...

DATE: Jan 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Rep. Barbara McLachlan: Personal joy is tempered by suffering of many Coloradans

Our holiday this year made me realize, again, how lucky I am. Our children quarantined for two weeks before visiting and we all had many delicious meals and hearty laughs together...

DATE: Jan 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Woman hurt being kept at arm’s length

Dear Abby: I have spent years trying to have a close relationship with my older sister, but it is clearly not a priority for her. We are very different people, but I was hoping our share...

DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Gumbo, Dixie Beer and Redfish

If you are familiar with the south, you know from the title I was in Louisiana. Louisiana, similar to other Gulf Coast states, is known for many things. But I think the gumbo, beer and redfi...

DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Letter: Media, progressives are to blame for rift in America

Journalists in the national media simply refuse to ask President-elect Joe Biden tough questions regarding taxes, guns or his dealings in China via his son Hunter. Papers, including the Hera...

DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Writer on the Range: When water dries up, it can be deadly

In Oregon, the Klamath Basin wildlife refuges have fallen into their winter silence now. The huge, clamorous flocks of geese that fill the sky during migration have moved south. ...

DATE: Jan 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

New start brings hope for better days

Dear Readers: Welcome to 2021! The new year has arrived, and most of us are beyond grateful to leave the last one behind. The worldwide pandemic has sadly touched all of our lives. But t...

DATE: Dec 31, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby