Columnists - The Durango Herald

Wife cheats with no remorse

DEAR ABBY: I have a wonderful husband of 11 years and three children. “Carl” is attentive, caring and always puts the needs of our family first. You could say he is everyone’s dream husb...

DATE: Jul 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Understanding Kavanaugh’s conservative roots

In the weeks ahead, we’re going to spend a lot of time going over Brett Kavanaugh’s biography – where he’s from and what he’s written. But that is not the most important thing about him. ...

DATE: Jul 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: David Brooks

Speak up when journalists are attacked

Thinking about my Durango Herald and colleagues and journalists worldwide recently. It is a tough time to be in this profession. My experience has been of the amazing dedication, hard work (...

DATE: Jul 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Dionne: ‘Bad’ jobs don’t have to be that way

WASHINGTON — So many policy proposals aimed at reducing economic inequality emphasize moving disadvantaged people into higher-paying, higher-skilled jobs, typically with more access to educa...

DATE: Jul 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Old friend slow to reconnect

DEAR ABBY: I recently reconnected with my best friend from high school. I moved out of state at the age of 30, and we lost touch. Turns out she lives about 70 miles from me. Neither of u...

DATE: Jul 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Certifying drug deaths pose challenge for medical examiners

A researcher from Harvard University called after I responded to a survey sent to members of the National Association of Medical Examiners. He wanted to know what criteria medical examiners ...

DATE: Jul 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

A battery of questions about hydrants, recycling

Since fires dominate the news, I’m curious why the city has pink fire hydrants. Is the city out of red paint? Not that pink is bad or anything. I just thought fireplugs should be red. Sign m...

DATE: Jul 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Remember that we are a community – be kind to each other

It would be pretty easy to write another article about the drought. As someone who deals with plants on a daily basis, I have seen the effects of this drought on trees, shrubs, lawns, weeds,...

DATE: Jul 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Alcoholic woman may ruin wedding

DEAR ABBY: Our son and his fiancée are having a destination wedding. My husband and I are hosting a local reception here where we live because we would like our close family and friends ...

DATE: Jul 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The moist mystery of Scott Pruitt’s resignation

Gauche and greedy and dirty to the core, Scott Pruitt had no business being in what we still euphemistically call public service, and he was an embarrassment even in the context of the Trump...

DATE: Jul 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Frank Bruni

Why are you tuning out preflight safety announcements?

Admit it, you don’t pay attention to those preflight safety announcements anymore. I don’t, either. “Now, we request your full attention as the flight attendants demonstrate the safety featu...

DATE: Jul 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Sex addicts should seek help

DEAR ABBY: After reading the letter from “Dumbstruck in Chicago” (April 24), who’s dating a recently divorced man who was unfaithful to his ex-wife through multiple affairs and one-night...

DATE: Jul 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby