Columnists

Yin and yang of two separate selves

cca Yin-Yang is the ancient Chinese philosophical concept that describes opposite but interconnected forces. The yin is represented by the…

May 14, 2023

Opinion

‘I hate pickleball’

Rick Reillycca I’m 65 now, which means that, according to federal law, I have to start playing pickleball. But I…

May 14, 2023

Opinion

‘Thanks, senator. You must be reading the Herald’

Well, I had no idea that The Durango Herald was so powerful. If you caught my March 10 column with…

May 12, 2023

From the Humane Society

Shop for a cause

Thrift shopping is sustainable, but did you know that local thrift stores also help support the greater good of the…

May 12, 2023

From the Extension Office

Why you should embrace discomfort

Raise your hand if you find pleasure in discomfort. In bewilderment, you ask, what kind of ridiculous question is that?…

May 12, 2023

Culture Gulch

Performing arts in bloom

Flutist Rochelle Mann, oboist Rebecca Ray and bassoonist Denise Reig Turner will perform Friday night at St. Mark’s. (Courtesy) Durango’s…

May 11, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Mighty Poplar plays Tico Time

Sometimes, you just have to play some bluegrass music. Musicians like bass player Greg Garrison, banjo player Noam Pikelny, guitar…

May 11, 2023

Creating Community

Family caregivers an important support for people with disabilities

It’s no secret that services for people with disabilities have long suffered from a shortage of support staff. Since the…

May 10, 2023

Healing Nutrition

Is food thy medicine or thy poison?

Is food your medicine and supporting your health and healing, or is it your poison working against you and making…

May 9, 2023

Dear Abby

Revelations of sex abuse sow shock

DEAR ABBY: I recently was told that my late father-in-law was a serial child abuser who molested his daughter and…

May 9, 2023

Shelf Life

Your local library can help you in ways you may not know

Luke Alvey-Henderson Every so often we librarians will hear that age-old refrain, “Who needs libraries anymore?” After all, isn’t everything…

May 9, 2023

Action Line

Does moving fairgrounds make horse sense?

Young cowboys watch breakaway roping in July 2018 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Some people want to move the…

May 8, 2023

La Plata Health Watch

Hantavirus coming out of hibernation

It’s that time of year again. Spring cleaning. If you’re lucky, your spring-cleaning soundtrack will include the new arrival of…

May 7, 2023

Opinion

Purser can add ‘important, thoughtful voice to LPEA’

Susan Atkinsondu1-i-syn We all know that campaign elections, even for local La Plata Energy Association board directors, can have moments…

May 7, 2023

Opinion

Luschen ‘proven energy expert’ who can meet goals, keep costs stable

Sarah Sturmcca It is supposed to be fun! Or that, at least, is what keeps me on a bike. The…

May 7, 2023

Authentic Aging

Ancient wisdom coming to the rescue!

A broken arm, a surgery to add a plate and screws to my already metal-filled body, and much pain later,…

May 6, 2023

Dear Abby

Old column helped reader see clearly

DEAR ABBY: I want to thank you for a letter you published in 2007. It came from a woman saying…

May 6, 2023

Creating Community

What is harm reduction and why do we need it?

There is a lot of information and discussion regarding harm reduction, naloxone, and overdose prevention programs and services – and…

May 6, 2023

Sports

Sometimes ya just gotta laugh

Fishing, and failing, in Belize

May 5, 2023

Opinion

‘Grateful to use decades of experience to serve’

David Luschencca My 26 years of utility experience and drive to give back to my community led me to run…

May 5, 2023

Opinion

‘Decisions based on cost, reliability, environmental goals’

John Pursercca A few years back, I made the decision to attend or review La Plata Electric Association board meetings,…

May 5, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience

Like them or not, it’s fair to say that you know at least something about The Beatles. You can say…

May 4, 2023

Dear Abby

Girlfriend ready to commit

DEAR ABBY: I’m in love with a man I met online. We have been together three years, and I want…

May 4, 2023

Opinion

Assessor’s office establishes valuations, not taxes

Carrie Woodson, La Plata County assessor, said 6,100 properties were purchased in the last two-year cycle, up from the typical…

May 3, 2023