Columnists - The Durango Herald

Woman keeps neighbor up at night

Dear Abby: I live in a densely populated luxury high-rise apartment building in a busy downtown neighborhood that has a diverse mix of residents. I have lived here for four years and hav...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Action Line pulls column, apologizes to readers

Editor’s note: The Durango Herald has removed Saturday’s Action Line column from its website and regrets that it was published. It targeted New Mexico visitors and offended many of our r...

DATE: Apr 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Confusing coronavirus refund policies frustrate travelers

If you’re trying to get a refund for a canceled trip, prepare for an unpleasant surprise. Although some airlines, cruise lines and hotels have offered customers their money back amid a wave ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Southwest Colorado residents can join effort to protect public lands

Open skies, big mountains, wild rivers, great trails and great people. We live in a vibrant, thriving community surrounded by spectacular public lands. We are drawn to Southwest ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Coronavirus affecting everyone

I wanted to write about something other than coronavirus this week, mostly to give The Durango Herald readers a break from this all-encompassing issue. But that wouldn’t be authentic. The no...

DATE: Apr 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Dick White: Pandemic also shows threat from climate change

A striking Few alive remember the sacrifices of World War II. No conflict or threat since that time called for such universal mobilization. COVID-19 is different. Experts have been predict...

DATE: Apr 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

What a difference a month makes

In my last column in early March, I wrote about several events and promotions occurring in spring and summer. All of that has now changed, many things are canceled and others are in a holdin...

DATE: Apr 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Adventure seekers: FLC award inspires students to pursue outdoor dreams

Author’s note: Even with a viral pandemic and a downturn in the economy, it is important to plan for the future. Fort Lewis College is doing just that. If Durangoans can’t spend time out...

DATE: Apr 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Comets are unpredictable travelers through the solar system

Greetings, Stargazers. Now that the days are getting warmer and our entertainment options are more limited, this might be the perfect time to sit in isolation under the stars and...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Beau feels like the odd man out

Dear Abby: I have been divorced for three years. I have been dating a woman, “Stephanie,” whom I love and believe can be my next wife. We talk about marriage and have been very good for ...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The hidden heroes of COVID-19: My public health co-workers

The week of April 6-12 is Public Health Week, an observance that is now in its 25th year. To be honest, I imagine it is an observance not much recognized outside of public health circles. Ne...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Bret Stephens: A bittersweet look back at the pandemic from 2025

Jan. 19, 2025 When COVID-19 first emerged as a health crisis in China five years ago, observers noted that authoritarian regimes – with their hostility toward whistleblowers and m...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns