Columnists - The Durango Herald

Dedicated walker tripped up by chatty co-workers

DEAR ABBY: I have a step tracker. I am dedicated to getting in at least 10,000 steps every day, most of them walking around inside my office building at lunch. I walk quickly, often with...

DATE: May 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

With eco-travel’s increasing popularity, green claims merit skepticism

Green may not be the most fashionable color this spring, considering the recent policy shift in Washington on climate change. But it’s still the “in” thing for many travelers. A s...

DATE: May 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Southern Ute Veteran’s Memorial Day: An awe-inspiring experience of Memorial Day

Too many men from my family served in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq, and I’ve been to countless Veteran’s Memorial Day remembrances since childhood. Some of ...

DATE: May 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Originalism: Doctrine may well define the Supreme Court of our times

Colorado native Neal Gorsuch is the newest justice on the United States Supreme Court. Justice Gorsuch is an “originalist.” Originalism is a doctrine, which in the minds of its disciples, i...

DATE: May 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Preserve public lands for the children yet to come

You have fished for the trophy trout in the Rio Grande in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Or perhaps you’ve hiked Sand Canyon, a bit west of Cortez, and enjoyed the wonderful wal...

DATE: May 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

State of the city: a whole greater than the sum of the parts

On May 17, I had the privilege of representing the city of Durango at the Chamber of Commerce forum on “The State of the Community.” I explained that the state of the city is evolving and bu...

DATE: May 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Mayor

Grandma plays favorites with plan for her assets

DEAR ABBY: My mother raised my two nephews because of their parents’ drug addiction. They are now adults (21 and 25). As a result of these circumstances, Mom was never able to be a fun, ...

DATE: May 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Our questions are a passport to the world

Rose and I are out doing errands, bustling in and out of the car with lists and bags, my mind clamped on things to remember like mantras that could derail my life if I lose the thread. ...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Get outside and learn something new this summer

Whether you are new to the area, or have lived in the beautiful Four Corners for years, there is something new you can learn at one of the free programs sponsored by San Juan Mountains Asso...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Veterans: Do you know about the disability compensation program?

The Veterans Administration provides disabled former servicemen and women with compensation programs designed to assist disabled veterans and their dependents. The disability com...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Professor Nudge says: Automate your savings!

In my last column, I warned about the hazards of lifestyle inflation. Today, I’ll give you a few tools to prevent spending more than you earn and start automatically saving for your future. ...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Harrop: Campus liberals today are much too easy to bait

“Rising to the bait” is a fishing term. Anglers lure fish hiding in the deep by positioning bait on or near the surface. Fish that rise to the bait usually end up on someone’s dinner plate. ...

DATE: May 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

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.