Columnists - The Durango Herald

Brooks: The promise of tech seems to be turning out evil

Not long ago, tech was the coolest industry. Everybody wanted to work at Google, Facebook and Apple. But over the past year the mood has shifted. Some now believe tech is like the...

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Fiancée refuses to leave house

DEAR ABBY: I live with my fiancée, and we are being married in eight months. When I asked him if he would go and stay with his parents or some friends on a weekend when my girlfriend com...

DATE: Nov 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Kristof: Blue states do what red states preach

As we watch Roy Moore thumping his Bible to defend himself from accusations of child molestation, let me toss out a verbal hand grenade: To some degree, liberals practice the values that con...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

Rosenberg: Did Al Franken make a bad decision, or is he a creep? Look for the pattern.

Our recent and overdue reckoning with sexual harassment and sexual assault have prompted some concerns. Will a wave of testimony lead to a prudish overcorrection? Will simple misunderstandin...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Realini: National monuments inspire entrepreneurs

Improving the quality of life for people across the globe has been a driving force in my life and career. In my work, I’ve used my experience in technology to help provide people in remote r...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

New citizen questions customs

DEAR ABBY: I went through a divorce recently and have already found a woman I love. I have three sons and a daughter, and I love them very much. I’m currently paying child support to my ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

James: Humility – a life lesson

Back when I worked for other people, it seemed really important to know what day of the week it was. How close are we to Friday and the weekend? One of the greatest things about ...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Watch Yore Topknot

Sentner: Gifted and talented or wealthy and privileged?

In sixth grade, I sat down with the rest of my class to take a standardized test. I was confused: it asked me about shapes and patterns instead of the questions on math and literature that I...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Students on Point

Prayer can bring world together

DEAR ABBY: Our organization, No Greater Love, is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that honors America’s fallen and their families, and promotes peace. I am reaching out to you and y...

DATE: Nov 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Time expired long ago for too-tall parking meters

By Mike Smedley Special to the Herald Why is the city spending $30,000 to lower 400 parking meters to meet ADA specifications if parking is free for people with disabil...

DATE: Nov 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

In time for the holidays, a seasonal primer on luggage etiquette

It’s the season of the squeeze. That should require absolutely no explanation, but just in case: Picture thousands of stressed-out holiday travelers in airport terminals, train st...

DATE: Nov 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Man can’t drive, left isolated

DEAR ABBY: My husband had a medical event that left him unable to drive. He is very isolated despite my efforts to keep him connected. His children live an hour away, and it’s up to me t...

DATE: Nov 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.