Columnists

Canyons of the Ancients celebrates 25 years

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Encompassing 178,000 acres of…

May 14, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Celebrating 20 years of The Infamous Stringdusters

Happy 20th birthday to the Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters. And a way to do up 20 years…

May 14, 2025

From the Chamber

Culture drinks strategy through a boba straw

Jeff Dupont Peter Drucker famously said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” That’s still true, but let’s update it for today’s…

May 14, 2025

Dear Abby

Seasonal soup ready for close-up

DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I purchased your recipe booklet that had a very good recipe for gazpacho (no oil in…

May 14, 2025

Opinion

Charter schools in Durango provide valuable choices for students and families

When I moved to Southwest Colorado five years ago, I had some concerns about charter schools. I had accepted an…

May 14, 2025

Healing Nutrition

GLP-1 drugs and weight loss: Helpful tool or magic bullet?

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have exploded in popularity, with millions of Americans turning to them for weight loss.…

May 13, 2025

From the Extension Office

Celebrating our 2025 4-H Scholarship winners

The 4-H program is proud to recognize four outstanding youths who have been awarded this year’s 4-H scholarships. These young…

May 13, 2025

Action Line

What’s the future of Robert E. DeNier?

The Robert E. DeNier building in Bodo Park has sat unused since 2018, but the La Plata County Clerk and…

May 12, 2025

Opinion

Roses, rollators and the right words at the right time

I’d noticed an elderly couple seated across from me during our group meeting. The man had an open manner about…

May 11, 2025

Opinion

USAID is dead, and with it America’s standing in the world

Editor’s note: The Herald’s editorial board requested an update to “Closing USAID damages America’s image, ability to influence,” (Herald, Feb.…

May 11, 2025

Dear Abby

Ex-wife pops up after 40 years

DEAR ABBY: When my first wife and I were in our early 20s, she left me for another man. It…

May 11, 2025

What's up in Durango Skies

Funding cuts land at Fort Lewis College

Greetings, stargazers. Federal grant cutting is finally hitting close to home. These grants have supported Fort Lewis College student activities…

May 9, 2025

Dear Abby

Relative refuses to make good choices

DEAR ABBY: My cousin (more like a sister) has made some extremely rash and concerning choices over the last year.…

May 9, 2025

Opinion

Changing wishes: If I cannot die when I have no more joy

The television show “60 Minutes” aired an entire show about dementia with a focus on Alzheimer’s. The first section was…

May 9, 2025

Culture Gulch

Sing me a scene

“Shakespeare’s favorite hits.” That’s Elizabeth Crawford’s way of enthusiastically summarizing the unusual program playing this weekend at the Durango Arts…

May 9, 2025

Creating Community

With bill, Colorado reaffirms commitment to children, adults with disabilities

Among the Colorado bills making their way to the governor’s desk is a quiet bill without much hoopla. HB 25-1017…

May 8, 2025

From the Extension Office

Walking tours fill the need for fun, physical activity

Having grown up in Colorado, four seasons is the norm. With the smell of lilacs, the sight of baby animals…

May 8, 2025

What's Up Downtown

Clean up and get down

Members of the Durango Fire Protection District repaint fire hydrants along Main Avenue in May 2014 as part of “Clean…

May 7, 2025

Stewards of the Land

Shop local to support your public lands

SJMA's Visitor Information Director, J Burnite, using some of the many products offered at our retail outlets to answer visitor…

May 7, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

Riding hard for the Pony Express

A replica rider re-creating a Pony Express Rider who often rode a minimum of 35 miles a day. In total…

May 7, 2025

Creating Community

SafeCare Colorado helps vulnerable families thrive and at no cost through La Plata County Public Health

Being a parent is hard. None of us can do it all on our own. We all need support to…

May 7, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Seun Kuti: A lifelong musician

Some kids bond with their parents through sport, or perhaps a hobby. Seun Kuti bonded with his dad through music.…

May 7, 2025

Dear Abby

Parent, daughter struggle for balance

DEAR ABBY: I haven’t had a holiday with my grown daughter, “Charly,” since she left the state 12 years ago.…

May 7, 2025

Opinion

Rep. Hurd fights to protect national forests, advances bill to fix them before they burn again

Our forests are burning. And Washington can’t keep standing by, stuck in process and politics, while homes go up in…

May 7, 2025