Columnists

Hole in ballot envelope not for prying eyes

A Herald reader holds a ballot envelope that has a hole in the center. They all do. It’s to make…

November 2, 2020

It’s important to embrace each stage of your life

Walchakdu1-i-syn There is something fitting about retiring in January. January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and…

October 30, 2020

From the Humane Society

Keeping down the dog drama

Rude dogs behind fences cause many of us cross the street or change directions completely. Having a dog lunge and…

October 30, 2020

Dear Abby

Man disinclined to meet half-sisters

I recently received communication from four different half-sisters I didn’t know of who discovered our kinship through DNA tracking. I…

October 30, 2020

Downtown Lowdown

P.J. Moon ready to drop new album

It’s par for the course for Moon, who upon arriving in Durango in 2017, submerged himself into the local music…

October 29, 2020

Dear Abby

Man unsure of future with fiancee

I knew she was bi-curious a year ago when she told me one of her married female co-workers was flirting…

October 29, 2020

Dear Abby

Fashion choices cause embarrassment

I understand the outfit would be OK for a formal race, but at the track? Why not throw on a…

October 27, 2020

Action Line

Frogger played at 12th and Camino

The city is looking at two options for building a tunnel for pedestrians and bicyclists under Camino del Rio at…

October 26, 2020

What's Up Downtown

The holidays are fast approaching

Many things will be different this season, but I hope one thing remains the same. December has become the best…

October 24, 2020

La Plata Health Watch

Rigorous process guides development of COVID-19 vaccines

Public health experts are also uniform in their guidance that a vaccine or vaccines for COVID-19, at least in the…

October 24, 2020

Dear Abby

New mother on her own for child care

She cares for the baby 24/7 and does all the housework, cooking, etc. If she asks him to feed the…

October 23, 2020

Dear Abby

Widow’s kids begrudge her dating

Now, I am dating an old family friend I’ll call “Jeff,” who knew my husband well. He saw my spouse…

October 22, 2020

Downtown Lowdown

Galloway a jack-of-all-trades

The one-time Durango local has kicked around the Colorado jam-grass scene for years, dating back to his time in the…

October 22, 2020

Guest Columns

David Brooks: Is this the new future of American liberalism?

If this trend had continued for an entire year, American economic output would have been down by about a third.…

October 21, 2020

Strength in Well-being

When does the creep become a problem?

Well, I have some good news: It’s normal for your weight to flux up and down. As much as you…

October 21, 2020

Action Line

Animas River’s flows flirt with the all-time low

The record low for the Animas River was March 2, 1913, when the river was measured at 94 cubic feet…

October 19, 2020

Thinking Green

Unlawful public lands head invites chaos

That’s a big deal, seeing as it is the nation’s largest land manager. In Colorado, the BLM oversees 8 million…

October 17, 2020

The Tourism Effect

Tourism’s economic impact sans extra visitors

Durango has been faring better than most destinations. Our outdoor recreation opportunities, remote location and mandatory mask order have made…

October 17, 2020

Dear Abby

Friend fears woman addicted to meth

I cannot stop worrying about this young woman, who I have watched grow since she was a baby. The red…

October 16, 2020

Downtown Lowdown

Aftergrass reunites for a benefit show

They played a celebration of life for their former manager a year and a half ago. Six to eight years…

October 15, 2020

Dear Abby

Late-night smoking irks neighbors

It rains eight months out of the year here, and we usually keep our windows closed, so it isn’t an…

October 15, 2020

From the Extension Office

4-H launches new year with many opportunities ahead

We are working hard on planning new virtual and in-person events for our 4-H members and community members. In November,…

October 15, 2020

Healing Nutrition

Fad diets: Let’s talk about intermittent fasting

They often promise quick weight loss or health improvements without much independently reviewed scientific data to back their claims. The…

October 14, 2020

Dear Abby

‘Perfect’ guy becomes abusive at home

We met after my husband’s death. Dylan was the perfect guy at first. Looking back, I realize there were a…

October 13, 2020