Columnists

Living through a liminal time standing on the threshold of change

When the day came to leave Ohio and move to Colorado, I was emotionally torn. Everybody knows Colorado’s a gorgeous,…

March 30, 2025

What we are all witnessing is about ideology, not oligarchy

The Democrats, casting about for an anti-Trump narrative, have found a word: “oligarchy.” It was part of Joe Biden’s farewell…

March 30, 2025

Dear Abby

Man meets new lady amid divorce

DEAR ABBY: I am recently separated, and my divorce will be final soon. I have met a woman I didn’t…

March 29, 2025

Dear Abby

Woman abandoned after suicide attempt

DEAR ABBY: My 38-year-old daughter attempted suicide a week ago. She had been living with her fiance, and they shared…

March 29, 2025

Opinion

Two Republicans sign letter calling for restraint in gutting of climate legislation

Colorado sends four Democrats and four Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives. Of them, Jeff Hurd, a Republican from…

March 28, 2025

Local First

Stand Up for Local First: A night of comedy, music and community

This year, Local First is hosting a new event to celebrate what makes our town so special: amazing local businesses,…

March 27, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Celtic music speaks to history, entertains

The history is as important as the music, and the music is as important as the history. That history being…

March 26, 2025

Dear Abby

Lunches with Negative Nellie a chore

DEAR ABBY: I recently reconnected with a colleague from work. We were friendly, but not really what I would call…

March 26, 2025

Dear Abby

Husband abandons wife at single table

DEAR ABBY: My husband puts everyone first before me. An example: We were invited to his aunt Diana’s 50th wedding…

March 26, 2025

Opinion

We need the public sector to provide goods and services unmet by the other two

A popular refrain these days is that the government should be run more like a business. Rarely do we hear…

March 26, 2025

Dear Abby

Father’s past being used as weapon

DEAR ABBY: I am a troubled older man. I was married with three children, but I drank too much. My…

March 25, 2025

Dear Abby

Grandpa anticipates delicate conversation

DEAR ABBY: My son just told me his daughter, age 26, is getting breast enhancement surgery. My question is, how…

March 25, 2025

Action Line

New sign in front of Boker Lumber is next chapter for storied property

A Hope Farm sign recently appeared at the old Boker Lumber location near the bottom of Goeglein Gulch Road and…

March 24, 2025

Opinion

Katherine A. Burgess’ parting words, “A Meditation on Love”

The candy’s been eaten; the flowers have wilted; the dinner candles have been blown out. Valentine’s Day is over, and…

March 23, 2025

Opinion

Cloudy skies: DFPD could do better at transparency

I am writing about the article on local public entities’ compliance with Colorado’s open records laws (Herald, Mar. 16). Specifically,…

March 23, 2025

Opinion

Securing reliable, affordable power: Why this rate adjustment matters

As we move into spring, we want to acknowledge the valuable conversations we’ve had with members across our service territory.…

March 23, 2025

Opinion

Upholding rural values, improving the lives of constituents in Senate District 6

The First Regular Session of Colorado’s 75th General Assembly has officially passed the halfway point, and I am happy to…

March 23, 2025

Opinion

Try this for an icebreaker: “Is a hotdog a sandwich?”

My daughter is a big wheel Vice President for a corporation based in San Francisco. She lives and works remotely…

March 21, 2025

Downtown Lowdown

Fort Knox Five lands at ACT

Durango remains a second home for Steve Raskin of Fort Knox Five. That second home comes after performing a number…

March 20, 2025

Opinion

More darkness than light during Sunshine Week in 2025

Sunshine Week, which started Sunday, is an annual celebration of Americans’ right to know what government is doing. This year,…

March 19, 2025

Strength in Well-being

Fueling your life: The power of smart nutrition

In a world of diet trends and conflicting advice, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly fuels the body.…

March 18, 2025

Dear Abby

Man’s texts undermine relationship

DEAR ABBY: My relationship with my partner hasn’t been the greatest, but we are both working on ourselves to become…

March 18, 2025

Dear Abby

Habits take turn for the worse

DEAR ABBY: I am married with two children, 6 and 4. I love them and my wife. When I met…

March 18, 2025

Action Line

Can sales tax be used for Next Step?

Temporary pedlets, or extended walkways, and curb extensions will appear on Main Avenue through August and stay up until November…

March 17, 2025