Columnists - The Durango Herald

Rosenberg: Defending sexual assault is never worth it, really

As president, John F. Kennedy made sexual advances toward a 19-year-old White House intern named Mimi Beardsley. He pressured her to provide oral sex to other men. Whatever else ...

DATE: Nov 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Kids not thank-you-note savvy

DEAR ABBY: You have mentioned in the past that you have a booklet on writing letters, including thank-you notes. Where do I send for it? I’ll need four because my grandkids are lacking i...

DATE: Nov 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Change our story, change the world

I doubt that there are many folks who wouldn’t agree that our world could benefit from some change. Not everyone would agree, however, what that change should look like. As a soci...

DATE: Nov 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thoughts Along The Way

Diabetes: Avoid joining the trend

Are you diabetic or have a close family member or friend who is? November is National Diabetes Month and brings attention to the group of disorders and their impact on millions of Americans....

DATE: Nov 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Egan: The vacuity of the Vice President

With Donald Trump in Asia plugging his golf resort and telling his hosts “I never knew we had so many countries,” the leaderless United States has had a week to try out President Mike Pence....

DATE: Nov 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Dionne: Trump’s real constituency - the super rich

WASHINGTON – The focus on President Trump’s political strength among white working-class voters distracts from a truth that may be more important: His rise depended on support from rich cons...

DATE: Nov 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Girlfriend finds pregnancy tests

DEAR ABBY: I am a lesbian. My girlfriend and I have been dating for six months. We have an awesome relationship and are very happy and open with each other. I know she has da...

DATE: Nov 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Samuelson: We are having the wrong debate on taxes, again

WASHINGTON – We Americans are having the wrong debate. Almost all the arguing about the Trump administration’s proposed tax cut centers on two issues. Will the tax reduction stim...

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Robert Samuelson

Undressed man greets grandma

DEAR ABBY: After my future son-in-law moved in with our daughter, my husband and I stopped by unannounced to visit. He answered the door in his underwear and never bothered to go put on ...

DATE: Nov 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Water law has different slant on roofs and snow

There’s a big new house going up in our neighborhood. So here’s the thing: Nearly every house nearby is designed so that snow sheds to the back and front yards. This new one, however, is des...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Extra fees increase airline revenue – and consumers’ ire

A recent U.S. Government Accountability Office report revealed that domestic air carriers collected $7.1 billion in revenue from checked-bag and changed-reservations fees last year. The extr...

DATE: Nov 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Smokers urged to quit after loss

DEAR ABBY: The winter months are hard for me. They remind me that another year has passed without my father and younger sister. Dad had been a smoker since his teens and died ...

DATE: Nov 12, 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.