Columnists - The Durango Herald

President Trump deserves more latitude and less attitude

WASHINGTON – Well, that didn’t take long. President Trump had barely departed Singapore when Democrats in Washington unleashed scathing attacks over his meeting with North Korean dictator Ki...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Marc Thiessen

Effort against 416 Fire is remarkable

I had the opportunity this week to visit with the Emergency Response Team in regards to the 416 Fire. I am so impressed with the team. This group is so knowledgeable and professional. ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: From the State Senate

On changing climate: ‘The new normal’ does not apply

Ah, “the new normal” – how many times have you heard those words in the past few years? Endless security lines at airports? Bitter partisan politics? Working multiple jobs with no benefits? ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Reflections from ground zero Local is an eyewitness to first days of the 416 fire

While sitting around my house on Day 11 of the 416 Fire and not being able to leave because of the mandatory evacuation order (if you leave, you can’t return), I have been reflecting on the ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Editorial cartoon

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Judith Reynolds Cartoon

Wildfires have been a beneficial part of Earth’s ecosystems

By Gabi Morey and Krisite Borchers Wildfire is a natural component to almost any ecosystem. Like floods, hurricanes and avalanches, it has always been around. It is these types of...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Harrop: Weak environmental policies cost outdoor jobs

“The public will no doubt be surprised at the economic importance of this industry as (we measure) the impact of activities such as boating, fishing, RVing, hunting, camping, hiking and more...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

Son fears for mom’s welfare

DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law constantly talks to my husband about committing suicide because she’s not happy with her life or her husband. My husband worries all the time and has offered ...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Through the fires – a festival opens

The Silverton Theatre Mine soldiers on

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Retired man only talks to youngsters

DEAR ABBY: My husband, who is retired, now prefers to talk exclusively to people under 21. He says he is “mentoring” them, though I haven’t seen any indication of this. He sa...

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friedman: Becoming Ugly America will make us less secure

First Donald Trump remade the Republican Party in his own image, and now he is trying to remake America the same way ‑ into a selfish, dishonest country with no close friends, totally unpred...

DATE: Jun 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Thomas Friedman

The structure that lets us grow

The royal wedding is finally old news. All the extravagance of the ceremony and the sermon by the black bishop from the United States – these have, at long last, disappeared from the news fe...

DATE: Jun 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Thoughts Along The Way