Columnists

The Travel Troubleshooter

To fight unfair damage fees, always take pictures

Except on a recent trip to Houston. After two exhausting days of driving, I collapsed in the bed of my…

September 28, 2019

Dear Abby

Bad news comes secondhand to bride

In preparation for the wedding, I asked Tom if he would walk me down the aisle. He agreed, and I…

September 27, 2019

Shelf Life

There are plenty of ways to learn your own way, in your own time

Walchakdu1-i-syn Much learning in life is informal – opportunistic and strictly under the control of the learner. Informal learning can…

September 27, 2019

From the Humane Society

When it comes to adoption, older dogs have a lot to offer

La Plata County Humane Society I bet you didn’t know that October is National Adopt-A-Shelter Dog month. This is a…

September 27, 2019

Downtown Lowdown

Ghost Tapes to play in ‘MOUSAI’

Liggettdu1-i-syn Denver continues to remain one of the great, but at times underappreciated, music scenes, with an increasing number of…

September 26, 2019

David Brooks

A brief history of the Elizabeth Warren presidency

A crisis of legitimacy swept across American politics in the second decade of the 21st century. Many people had the…

September 25, 2019

Strength in Well-being

Igniting the fat burn

We try our best to follow the conventional guidelines with which we are inundated. We are told to move more,…

September 25, 2019

Dear Abby

Trans woman needs marriage advice

We have had our ups and downs during the course of our marriage. We have two sons and eight beautiful…

September 25, 2019

Michael Gerson

The case against Brett Kavanaugh is weakening

What editor, looking to cut down an article containing a new allegation of collegiate penis exposure, would happen to remove…

September 24, 2019

Paul Krugman

What’s really behind this rage against regulation?

What’s behind this hatred of regulation? You might think corporations want to be free to pollute and rip off their…

September 24, 2019

Action Line

City takes middle-of-the-road approach to safety

Pedestrians cross the intersection Monday at 11th Street and Main Avenue in Durango.Shane Benjamin/Durango Herald You can see why they…

September 23, 2019

From the Mayor

There’s more to city budgeting than ‘simple math’

I can speak for City Council when I assure you that we’re always cognizant of the fact that the decisions…

September 22, 2019

Dana Milbank

American Pharoah officially joins the Resistance

Last week, Vice President Pence informed House Republicans that Triple Crown winner American Pharoah “bit me so hard” on the…

September 22, 2019

The Travel Troubleshooter

When evacuating a plane, you can help save the day

It won’t be the only factor, of course. Personal space on planes is more scarce than ever. The FAA will…

September 21, 2019

Guest Columns

Wilderness represents a commitment to humility

Their rationale was that if the newly passed wilderness bill prohibited noisy machines, a really well muffled chainsaw would pass…

September 21, 2019

The Tourism Effect

Visiting Australia? You might see Durango

Hailing from the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia, Avila is an award winning travel and commercial photographer, whose articles…

September 21, 2019

Thinking Green

America’s environmental safety net unravels

The Trump administration has made no secret of its disdain for environmental rules that might impede the interests of industries,…

September 21, 2019

Dear Abby

Woman has diagnosed sleep disorder

Fast-forward to now: I am a working adult. I’m going back to college, and I have been recently diagnosed with…

September 20, 2019

Downtown Lowdown

Puente Jr. takes stage at Roots Rocks

Liggettdu1-i-syn The “King of Latin Music,” Puente Sr. was a regular at New York City jazz clubs post-World War II,…

September 19, 2019

From the Extension Office

La Plata County 4-H members shine at Colorado State Fair

The Colorado State Fair in Pueblo concluded on Labor Day. I would like to highlight some of our local youths…

September 19, 2019

Healing Nutrition

Could you have ‘leaky gut’ and not know it?

If you’re experiencing stomach discomfort, joint pain, migraines, arthritis or an autoimmune disease, ruling out leaky gut is a good…

September 18, 2019

Maureen Dowd

Let’s debate: Are Democrats doomed to lose?

Even more than we knew. It isn’t just that he hovered over the Democratic debate last week. It’s more profound…

September 18, 2019

Dear Abby

Moving brings out social insecurities

I believe you have written something for people who have this challenge. Can I get a copy? What are some…

September 18, 2019

Dana Milbank

The time has come to stop calling Trump a racist

Substantial evidence shows that labeling Trump “racist” backfires against Democrats. It energizes his supporters without providing any additional motivation to…

September 17, 2019