Columnists - The Durango Herald

Store’s sign offers fresh perspective on ‘food’

I noticed this sign at City Market, advertising bags of composted cow manure. Thing is, the placard’s headline reads “Fresh food. Low prices.” While $1.89 is a low price, I’m fairly sure tha...

DATE: Jun 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Action Line

A textbook case of Colorado political ineptitude

For those who wonder why Republicans keep losing in Colorado, we give you the latest GOP fail, in which Kristi Burton Brown, vice-chair of the state Republican Party, officially ended her do...

DATE: Jun 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Our energy supply system is transforming

In just a few weeks, Public Service Co. of New Mexico will initiate the process to officially retire the San Juan Generating Station, the 1,600-megawatt, coal-fired behemoth outside Farmingt...

DATE: Jun 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Where in the world shouldn’t you go?

With violence against American tourists in the news, summer travelers who usually ask, “Where should I go this year?” may be more likely to ask, “Which places should I avoid?” Her...

DATE: Jun 16, 2019 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

The other D-Day: 75 years ago, it lit up the Pacific

As allied troops crossed the English Channel to invade northern France on June 6, 1944, 600 U.S. Navy ships were converging on the Mariana Islands, Japanese territory only 1,200 miles from t...

DATE: Jun 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Business as a force for good

Can business be a force for positive change in the world? Taking a step further, can business address the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges? The next gener...

DATE: Jun 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local First

Serial dater’s love life hard for friend

Dear Abby: I have a guy friend who goes from girl to girl constantly. People talk about what a player he is and say he doesn’t really like the women he’s dating. He has been called despe...

DATE: Jun 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Pausing for a few moments may help your dog reset

By Marcy Eckhardt Special to the Herald Picture this: You’re standing at the doorway, leash in hand, and your dog is going crazy in front of you. All she wants to do is...

DATE: Jun 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

I’m still not a socialist – don’t believe the hype

Once again, Rep. Scott Tipton is labeling me a “Socialist” (“ This has been standard procedure from Republicans for a very long time. Here’s what then-President Harry Truman said about it i...

DATE: Jun 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Witches, astrology speak to resistance, disruption

We’re living in the middle of a religious revival; it’s just that the movements are not what we normally call “religion.” The first is astrology. According to a 2018 Pew poll, 29%...

DATE: Jun 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: David Brooks

Day camp builds friendships, practical skills

The month of June is an exciting one for the La Plata County 4-H program, and it is filled with experiences that can positively shape our members’ lives into the future. Currently...

DATE: Jun 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Chatham County Line hits Durango

Chandler Holt’s bluegrass and banjo obsession started with a cassette. Long before he had an awareness of anything bluegrass music-related, he was a typical music fan absorbing w...

DATE: Jun 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown