Columnists - The Durango Herald

It matters for all of us to talk about racism

I have been submitting to this column every month for more than 15 years, and this is the hardest column I have ever had to write. When planning this column a few weeks ago, I ha...

DATE: Jun 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Shafer’s album a new take on old-time music

Be it old-time, punk rock or jazz, a conversation about music with local musician Brendan Shafer is always enlightening discourse. He’s an articulate orator who will sell you on ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Raising an appreciation for diversity through global cuisine

A few months back, I overheard my 5-year-old rattling off names of countries from around the world. My oldest is either correcting or applauding her as she attempts to match imag...

DATE: Jun 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Man keeps granddaughter a secret

Dear Abby: I divorced my wife 20 years ago, leaving behind two daughters. My older girl was 5 when I left, and because of my ex’s lies, I wasn’t able to see them. When my old...

DATE: Jun 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Too sick to fly: Should airlines offer refunds to infectious passengers?

Can you be too sick to fly? In light of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a question consumer advocates are raising with new urgency. They’re fighting for regulations that would require airline...

DATE: Jun 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Our region’s challenging weather can batter your plants

Every year, I write about the weather, and subsequently, every year, I write about writing about the weather. Kind of a “Who’s on First?” skit I do with all of you, so thanks for participati...

DATE: Jun 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Have your COVID-19 cake and eat it, too

Dear Action Line: If we have a birthday party at work and the birthday boy blows out the candles, can we still eat the cake even though it may have been doused with COVID-19? – Hungry but co...

DATE: Jun 8, 2020 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Can this time of uncertainty lead to transformation?

What if ... we chose to see this virus moment and this people’s revolt as an opening – a moment long enough to see ourselves, see the systems we’ve lived under for so long, and see our cultu...

DATE: Jun 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Mom fears history will repeat itself

Dear Abby: I have been divorced for 18 years. The main reason for my divorce was that I married too young and wasn’t ready to be a wife and mother. My daughter has just announced her eng...

DATE: Jun 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

S.W. Colorado resilient during pandemic through residents’ hard work

When crises present themselves, whether through a fire, flood or as in the current COVID-19 pandemic, the resilience of communities is tested. Just like communities worldwide, So...

DATE: Jun 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

KSUT offers up a virtual concert

It’s a tough time to be a festival promoter. The worldwide buzzkill that is COVID-19 has put a hard stop to summer festivals, wrecking music lovers’ vacation plans while also lightening the ...

DATE: Jun 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

There are some bright spots at Durango Public Library

Wow, I cannot believe it is almost summer. These last few months have been weird, to say the least. As a person who truly enjoys working with people and who enjoys sharing library materials ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Shelf Life