Columnists

Dear Abby

Wife incensed when secret revealed

DEAR ABBY: My son recently confided that his fiancee is pregnant with our first grandchild. He asked me not to…

May 2, 2023

Nourishing Morsels

Play with your food!

Most of us grew up being told not to play with our food – that the meal was there to…

May 2, 2023

Opinion

LPEA candidate Purser ‘does not have right to slander, make aspersions’

First, a disclaimer: I am an LPEA director representing District 3, which includes the city of Durango. This is my…

May 1, 2023

Opinion

Intergovernmental cooperation means work on landfills, roads

Barbara McLachlan Working for the State of Colorado helps me appreciate the importance of good government-to-government relations. We work with…

May 1, 2023

Local First

The Power of Local

By Doug McCarthy, Healthcare Advocate, Local First I was recently asked what I love about La Plata County. In addition…

April 30, 2023

Dear Abby

Shocking revelation puts wedding in doubt

DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her fiance are intelligent, successful professionals in their early 30s. Her fiance just informed her…

April 29, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

The High Hawks: A super group that’s not a super group

Fiddle player Tim Carbone does not like the term “super group.” Often used to describe a group of musicians who…

April 28, 2023

Strength in Well-being

Hike for your health

Ashley Lucas Now that the weather is warming up, so is the drive and desire to enjoy it. If you…

April 27, 2023

Dear Abby

Siblings take different approach to mom

DEAR ABBY: Our mom just turned 100, and she is in good health. I threw a big birthday celebration to…

April 27, 2023

Opinion

Focus on ‘surgical’ solution to ‘gotcha’ litigation

As is, HB 1259 like ‘burning down house to roast a pig’

April 26, 2023

Dear Abby

Ex is still negative influence

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were married 21 years ago. Since then, she has admitted to cheating with 10…

April 25, 2023

Action Line

What if the City Council candidates had tied?

Uh oh! Did we decide whether the ace was high, or low? (Courtesy of Action Line)cca Dear Action Line: I’m…

April 24, 2023

Opinion

‘Better if we work together’

The recent guest column by George Sharpe of Merrion Oil & Gas with the headline, “No evidence people living near…

April 23, 2023

Dear Abby

Friend frets as woman become wife No. 3

DEAR ABBY: My best friend, “Laura,” had an affair with a married man for 20 years. He had been married…

April 22, 2023

Downtown Lowdown

Talia Keys has never forgotten Durango

Durango was one of the first cities to give Talia Keys a chance. Approaching the music business like a door-to-door…

April 20, 2023

Dear Abby

Grieving partner wrestles with loss

DEAR ABBY: We were a male couple in our 70s, together for 21 years, before my husband, “Charles,” died of…

April 20, 2023

Culture Gulch

A historic musical merger

After more than two decades of organizing, and sponsoring a multitude of concerts and festivals, searching out, cajoling, persuading and…

April 19, 2023

Dear Abby

Longtime friendship broken by act

DEAR ABBY: I am heartbroken over the loss of my best friend of more than 30 years. “Barb” and I…

April 19, 2023

Dear Abby

Father cuts all contact with son

DEAR ABBY: Our son “Victor” and his wife have informed us that they are “polyamorous.” They have been married for…

April 19, 2023

Opinion

Udder nonsense: Remember, ‘an almond doesn’t lactate’

We have seen many confusing proclamations come from our governing bodies lately. The Supreme Court’s decisions have compromised its credibility…

April 17, 2023

Action Line

With new tax in the bag, groceries coming off the table

It gets a little crowded at the grocery’s self-checkout loading area. Isn’t there a better way? (Courtesy of Marvin Bagley)…

April 17, 2023

What's Up Downtown

What is Downtown’s Next Step?

The Durango Business Improvement District has worked for businesses in the heart of Durango since 1997. BID views itself as…

April 16, 2023

Thinking Green

Conservation Rule Proposed for BLM

Public lands users have an opportunity over the next two months to offer feedback to the Bureau of Land Management…

April 16, 2023

Opinion

Advice for dementia caregivers: ‘Enjoy your own life’

Mary Nowotnycca Thanks to The Durango Herald for its excellent, informative and helpful news story on Wednesday, detailing the dynamics…

April 16, 2023