Columnists - The Durango Herald

Proposed blinking tower at Bears Ears would ‘defile, dishonor’

My Navajo homeland is the great expanse of land between four sacred mountains in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. It is our place of origin and Navajo spiritual traditions are rooted ...

DATE: Jun 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Granddaughters’ bikinis make waves at gathering

DEAR ABBY: I have two granddaughters and four grandsons. My granddaughters, ages 19 and 20, wear thong bikinis at family swim events in front of their dad, grandpa, uncles and cousins. I bel...

DATE: Jun 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

The hidden power of hydration: Unlocking the benefits of electrolytes

When trying to drop weight, we often overlook one of the most crucial aspects of our health – hydration. Did you know that even mild dehydration can affect your weight, mood, energy levels, ...

DATE: Jun 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Juneteenth ‘a moment in long-running struggle to realize freedom’

Last week at a Juneteenth concert on the south lawn of the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris said that on June 19, 1865, after Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, “The enslaved...

DATE: Jun 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

GA-20 plays the punky-blues

Every band has different methods for how they create and debut new songs. Some bands may have a member write individually, then bring the work in progress to other band members to add their ...

DATE: Jun 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Osprey supports ‘protections for Dolores River Canyons’

Since 1974, Osprey has provided hikers, backpackers, bikers and everyday travelers with innovative and long-lasting carry solutions, each thoughtfully designed to reflect a passion for explo...

DATE: Jun 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Beneficial fire helps restore ecological balance, understory, pollinator diversity’

Last month’s Spruce Creek Wildfire on Haycamp Mesa was a promising example of a new era of wildfire management. The Spruce Creek Fire started by lighting ignition May 14 in an area that was ...

DATE: Jun 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Young relative always on hunt for cash, gifts

DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter has an 11-year-old daughter I’ll call “Kristina.” Kristina is very well-behaved, but she’s being taught at home that love is measured in dollars. She is constantly...

DATE: Jun 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Friendship is still appreciated

DEAR ABBY: As a lonely, mixed-up teenager in the 1980s, I developed a huge crush on a disc jockey at a local radio station. I would call him at least once a night when he was on the air, and...

DATE: Jun 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Birds disappearing, or just looking for tastier meal?

Dear Action Line: Every spring we set out food for the local bird population. In past years, the redwings, doves, hummers, siskins, finches, magpies, et al. have mobbed the deck. The man...

DATE: Jun 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Action Line

‘Without red-flashing lights, motorists come too close to a bike’

Before moving to Durango a few years ago, I had done a number of road-bike tours in California, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Minnesota. Some wonderful rides and most without Colorado’s mount...

DATE: Jun 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Father’s Day: ‘Show young men what it means to be a healthy man’

June is Men’s Health Month and also Father’s Day. These observances are an opportunity to open up conversations about the connection between physical and mental well-being. As part of overal...

DATE: Jun 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion