Columnists

Finding relief from holiday heartburn

The pain associated with these conditions is so severe that it can be mistaken for a heart attack. Over-the-counter medications…

December 11, 2019

From the Extension Office

Climate change a threat to Durango’s community forest

I have to say, the organizing groups – Durango’s Parks and Recreation Department, Colorado State University, the Northern Institute of…

December 9, 2019

Guest Columns

Trish Pegram; The 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage arrives

As originally written, our Constitution gave most of the decision on who could vote to state legislators. In our early…

December 9, 2019

Action Line

Lines on La Posta Road are a black-and-white issue

The black line painted on La Posta Road is more of an eraser mark than it is a traffic-control symbol.Larry…

December 9, 2019

Frank Bruni

Frank Bruni: Thinking of building a wall? Jared is on the case!

Josh Dawsey and Nick Miroff of The Washington Post broke the news, and when I read it, I realized that…

December 8, 2019

Authentic Aging

Watching the Mercury transit and seeing our fragile condition

Taking a peek, I was immediately awed by the immensity of it all. Here was the sun, fiery red with…

December 7, 2019

The Travel Troubleshooter

There are ways to make your trips eco-friendlier

“The short answer is yes, it is possible to reduce your carbon footprint when you travel,” says Jennifer Coffman, associate…

December 7, 2019

Ross Douthat

Ross Douthat: At least a President Sanders might leave us alone

Meanwhile, several seemingly electable alternatives have failed to catch fire; the party establishment is casting about for other options; and…

December 7, 2019

From the Chamber

Don’t pass the Buck

Buck’s quite an institution now, and you have seen him all over town in the years since he emerged as…

December 7, 2019

Dear Abby

Bullied sister can’t wait to leave home

Abby, she has been emotionally abusing me for years. It got so bad at one point that I considered suicide.…

December 7, 2019

Creating Community

It’s beginning to look a lot like flu season

Last year, a record 841 people in Southwest Colorado were confirmed with the flu, and it wasn’t just a flu-ke,…

December 7, 2019

Flies & Lies

Keeping score

With the arrival of Christmas comes the invariable “want list.” I’ve discovered it is hard to ask for something when…

December 6, 2019

Guest Columns

Katie Farnan: Find your own candidate in the Senate primary race

Grassroots groups, like those aligned with the Indivisible movement, have surged across the country, creating thousands of chapters run by…

December 6, 2019

David Brooks

David Brooks: What you feel changes what you sense

So it’s interesting how many scientists are focusing on the thinking that happens not in your brain but your gut.…

December 6, 2019

Downtown Lowdown

J.P. Harris and The Tough Choices bringing honky-tonk country to Dolores

A lot of bands on tour stick to the interstates, hitting Salt Lake City, Denver, Lawrence, St. Louis, Indianapolis and…

December 5, 2019

Nourishing Morsels

A simple guide to healthy holiday feasting

With a few tricks, this holiday season will increase only your joy – not your waistline! Stay hydrated. This is…

December 4, 2019

Action Line

At Durango’s rec center, gym candy is jim-dandy

Durango Herald file Is someone on the tail end of a Thanksgiving guilt trip? It’s easy to do, considering the…

December 2, 2019

Population Matters

This UN population conference changed my life

There were thousands of people at ICPD and many simultaneous events. It was exciting to be among people from all…

December 1, 2019

La Plata Health Watch

The health paradox of our holiday season

So goes the beginning of Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Tale of Two Cities.” From the perspective of our health, much…

November 30, 2019

Guest Columns

Gary Wockner: I voted CC down because I’m worried about growth’s costs

Polis made it abundantly clear that Prop. CC was about growth and all of the negative impacts of growth on…

November 30, 2019

Local First

Look local: Amazon enters the public sector

And, to remind our readers, our name is “Local First,” not “Local or Death!” We encourage all community members and…

November 30, 2019

The Travel Troubleshooter

Blinded by the price: How to avoid making travel deal mistakes

“It is not just about the dollars saved,” says Michal Strahilevitz, an associate professor of marketing at St. Mary’s College…

November 30, 2019

From the Humane Society

Practice proper holiday ‘pet-iquette’

The “howlidays” are here! What a great opportunity to celebrate with our favorite two- and four-legged friends. To make sure…

November 30, 2019

Dear Abby

For mom-to-be, timing is everything

I’m extremely close with my family, especially this particular cousin because we are so close in age. The thought of…

November 30, 2019