Columnists - The Durango Herald

Daughter told she shares blame for divorce

DEAR ABBY: I am the 18-year-old daughter (and third child) of parents who are going through a divorce after being together for 36 years. I need your insight on this because I am unsure. My f...

DATE: May 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Paying tribute to Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash is for everybody. An early country star who along with Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis put Sam Phillips and Sun Records out of Memphis on the musical map, Cash gr...

DATE: May 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Man tells wife to find side piece

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for the last 25 years to a wonderful man, “Frank.” We are very happy in all areas except for intimacy. Frank has lost all interest in intimacy and sex. It bega...

DATE: May 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Divorcee wonders if there are any ‘good’ men out there

DEAR ABBY: I am sad that I haven’t found a long-lasting husband. I’m divorced, and my previous relationships and marriage look like intentional hits. I’m not sure what brought this on. I’m i...

DATE: May 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

To honor Larry Valdez, city found a Way

Dear Action Line: Can you tell me anything about the Larry Valdez for whom Larry Valdez Way is named? It’s that short road that goes from East Eighth Avenue to Camino del Rio. Just curio...

DATE: May 6, 2024 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Long time friend

How a river can be a great companion for decades

DATE: May 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

With e-bike incentives, Colorado has to rethink safety, helmet laws

While e-bikes are convenient and eco-friendly, the potential risks of traumatic brain injuries with the increased speed cannot be ignored. Earlier this month, Colorado began offering a new r...

DATE: May 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Lament higher prices yet perpetuate inflation through tipping’

Tipping is a curious practice. It is optional – yet done – in spite of its undesired inflationary effect. During the pandemic, the central bank lowered interest rates, a move traditionally u...

DATE: May 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Dementia: ‘Some thoughts on discrimination from caregivers’

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin When we are met with a dementia diagnosis, one that robs an individual of hi...

DATE: May 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Time for change

This is one of the most emotional and difficult articles that I have written as I step down as the Durango Chamber of Commerce CEO. After a little over 17 incredible years of service, this d...

DATE: May 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Steps to take to avoid bats – and rabies – in Colorado

As spring brings warmer weather, many animals emerge from winter hibernation and are visible in our communities. Some wild mammals can carry rabies, including skunks, raccoons, foxes and coy...

DATE: May 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Bills on school finance, fire districts wolverines, perinatal health, Indian schools, Narcan, climate literacy, water

From the BS Factor to impact fees for fire districts, from wolverines to perinatal health outcomes, I have sponsored a wide range of bills this year. It’s been an interesting one. When I ran...

DATE: May 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion