Columnists - The Durango Herald

New mom not in the mood for love

Dear Abby: I am a first-time mommy of a beautiful 2½-month-old little boy. I should also mention that I’m 40 years old. My husband is constantly asking for sex. I mean, every day. I hone...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Letter: Claims of constitutional rights are often wrong

A lot of people falsely utilize the Constitution as a shield for selfish conduct. However, “free speech” doesn’t mean one can yell “fire” in a crowded theater; nor does free spe...

DATE: Feb 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

All out of whack with Snowdown’s absence

Dear Action Line: With no Snowdown this year, how do we know when to take down our Christmas lights? – Pro Crazzinator Dear Pro: Well, Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Inauguration Day co...

DATE: Feb 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Elections are a chance to let your voice be heard

With every election comes new opportunities. It’s a cliché and probably redundant for me to say this, but now more than ever we need to know who is running for City Council and th...

DATE: Jan 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Rep. Barbara McLachlan

At the risk of tempting fate, I’d dare to say that just one month in, I’m feeling hopeful about 2021. The challenges we face are great: the COVID-19 pandemic still rages on, coun...

DATE: Jan 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Rootsy fiddle player Rachel Baiman joins in Sidecar online series

Local roots trio Stillhouse Junkies’ winter concert series has been a great catalyst for landing musicians right into your living room. If there is one benefit to the virtual con...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Hilary Cooper: Congress must protect Colorado’s outdoors from depredations of oil and gas

“What a country chooses to save is what a country chooses to say about itself.” – Molly Beattie Our government is entrusted with our nation’s public lands, one of the greatest Ame...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Staying wet when it’s dry

We are in the middle of a very cold and dry winter. Even though we live indoors, the climate around us has a huge effect on our physical, emotional and mental bodies. But because we’re used ...

DATE: Jan 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Is Durango’s restaurant ‘title’ in jeopardy?

Dear Action Line: Before the pandemic, Durango boasted the greatest number of restaurants per capita in the country. With the recent closure announcements by many of the longtime establi...

DATE: Jan 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Action Line

In remarkable year, medical science rises to test of fighting COVID-19

January is a time for new starts and resolutions. But like other beginnings, the first month of the year for many is a time for reflection on the year past and any lessons it may have to tea...

DATE: Jan 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Distraction more than forgetfulness?

Dear Abby: I’m responding to the letter from “Open-and-Shut Case in Virginia” (Oct. 20), who complained her son-in-law was “disrespectful” because he didn’t close cupboard doors, cereal ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Sen. Don Coram: State legislature gets underway ... sort of

The 73rd Colorado General Assembly is in session. Well maybe. On Jan. 13 at 10 a.m., the session was called to order, roll call was taken, we heard the usual opening-day speeches from the ma...

DATE: Jan 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns