Columnists - The Durango Herald

‘Immigrants add immeasurably to richness of American culture’

As part of the League of Women Voters’ efforts to educate and inform voters on the many policy issues that are being discussed this election season, we’re shining a light on immigration. Sig...

DATE: Jul 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Connect directly, face-to-face’ with county reps ‘On the Road’

La Plata County residents, I am thrilled to invite you to join us for our upcoming “On the Road” tour. These gatherings are a vital opportunity for us to connect directly with you, the resid...

DATE: Jul 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Overeaters Anonymous still doing hard work

DEAR ABBY: I recently watched a video of the founder of Overeaters Anonymous, Rozanne S., telling the story of founding the program and her own struggles with food. In it, she mentioned that...

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Southwest Center celebrates 60 years

Sixty years ago this month Morley and Arthur Ballantine, Jr. agreed to donate $10,000 to establish a Center of Southwest Studies on the Fort Lewis College campus. My how that idea has expand...

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Small rewards push us to the top, big rewards keep us climbing

Not a cloud in the sky. The mountain air delivered a gentle, but cool breeze to counter the midsummer heat enveloping everything and everyone at lower elevations. You couldn’t ask for a bett...

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Everyone should be able to enjoy outdoor recreation

It’s summer in Colorado. For many Coloradans, this means taking to the great outdoors to enjoy our beautiful state. While limited number of trails are wheelchair accessible, the vast majorit...

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

‘Professional cornhole? Really?’ With cheaters too

I have long thought that sport and art can be prophetic for society. With the introduction of mixed martial arts and Ultimate fighting in American sport, I was worried for the state of our s...

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Professional cornhole? Really? With cheaters too

I have long thought that sport and art can be prophetic for society. With the introduction of mixed martial arts and Ultimate fighting in American sport, I was worried for the state of our s...

DATE: Jul 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Include contingencies in your recreation plans

Ahhh, summer in the San Juan Mountains. I’ve lived all over the country, and there really is no better place to be in the summer. San Juan Mountains Association’s Forest Ambassadors can atte...

DATE: Jul 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

‘Ballot not way to manage wildlife’

The previous Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners were very circumspect about the wolf issue. It is not surprising that the proposal to intentionally release wolves was formerly rebuffe...

DATE: Jul 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Town halls for Dem ticket: ‘Think the Super Bowl with Taylor Swift in stands’

Mark my words: Joe Biden is going to be out of the 2024 presidential race. Whether he is ready to admit it or not. His pleas to congressional Democrats for support will not unite the party b...

DATE: Jul 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Elder Grown goes back to summer camp

Members of local band Elder Grown are moving on to bigger scenes. They aren’t leaving the band, but they are looking for larger music communities. One of those members is saxophone player Sa...

DATE: Jul 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown