Guest Columns Lessons at most progressive and American school So, after the war, the wealthy Harvard graduate and his wife, Barbara, pitched up a tent in a remote corner… August 28, 2019
Dana Milbank Not just a machine, he’s the Lamborghini of gaffes “I want to be clear: I’m not going nuts,” Joe Biden declared at a campaign stop recently as he struggled… August 27, 2019
Michael Gerson Trump’s presidency not unfolding, it’s unraveling With the whir of a helicopter engine in the background, Donald Trump veered from topic to topic with utter confidence,… August 27, 2019
From the Mayor Here’s how we’ll choose our next city manager Although his announcement took City Council by surprise, we recognize that change is healthy and represents new and dynamic opportunities.… August 26, 2019
Action Line Durango has your number with plastic recycling Paul Forshey, with the Durango Recycling Center, pulls out items that are not recyclable on March 7, as a city… August 26, 2019
Dear Abby Man embarrassed when wife asks ages She thinks there’s something wrong with me for not being curious about someone’s age. Abby, is it appropriate when meeting… August 26, 2019
La Plata Health Watch How to foster resilience, kindness and joy in your children This time of year finds me reflecting on a child’s success. As a pediatrician, while I won’t claim to have… August 25, 2019
Thomas Friedman The Palestinian-Israeli peace process is a farce At the official U.S. level, Jared Kushner has spent three years ginning up a peace plan that he still won’t… August 25, 2019
Guest Columns Your airport is doing fine, and that pays dividends The Durango Herald accurately reported the content of the July report, including that DRO experienced its busiest month of all… August 24, 2019
The Travel Troubleshooter Gadgets to protect your privacy, safety on the road “I stay in a lot of Airbnbs,” says Meyer, a technology investor who lives in Los Angeles. “Unfortunately, this is… August 24, 2019
Strength in Well-being Are you an athlete? Eat this! Sure you can. Do you want to make the dietary change to do so? Read on to see if it… August 24, 2019
Dear Abby Wife frustrated after man loses job Since he lost his job, I am angry, frustrated and hurt. His own actions caused his dismissal. I have told… August 23, 2019
From the Humane Society What mechanisms does your dog use when stressed? Special to the Herald We all have strategies to help us through tough situations. Some are even highly recommended, such… August 23, 2019
Guest Columns I’m reconsidering the wisdom of electric vehicles There are many advantages to a vehicle that is solely powered by electricity, or a hybrid with both a gas… August 23, 2019
Downtown Lowdown Wickstrom influenced by Durango Liggettdu1-i-syn Wickstrom, however, is not a bluegrass musician. He plays rock ’n’ roll in all its complicated glory, from minimalist… August 22, 2019
Ross Douthat Other bad things that could happen in a recession First, the easy part: Donald Trump loses reelection. It will be ugly and flailing and desperate and – depending on… August 22, 2019
Healing Nutrition The lesser known side to healthy eating If this sounds familiar, there’s a good chance that you’re negatively impacting your health, even if you’re already doing a… August 21, 2019
Robert Samuelson On economy, leadership conspicuous by its absence There are parallels between the present tumultuous situation and past episodes of economic disruption, including the Great Depression of the… August 21, 2019
Dear Abby Husband posts private photos of wife Well, the other night around 3 a.m., I heard his phone dinging over and over again. He was asleep so,… August 21, 2019
Guest Columns Better pay for Colorado teachers is a moral issue Unseen on that stage were the teachers whose love, and patience carried those students day by day for years, in… August 20, 2019
Action Line Durango doesn’t have lock on being No. 1 in storage Courtesy of Adobe Stock When it comes to storage, you need to think inside the box. So Action Line poked… August 19, 2019
Dear Abby Grandparents never told of birth My heart has always broken for her maternal grandparents. I could not imagine not knowing Hannah and missing out on… August 19, 2019
Ross Douthat Jeffrey Epstein (again) and conspiracy theories Most conspiracy theories are false. But often some of the things they’re trying to explain are real. Conspiracy theories are… August 18, 2019
Guest Columns State progress on health care benefits Durango Throughout last year’s gubernatorial campaign, Gov. Jared Polis and I heard from thousands of constituents pleading for us to take… August 17, 2019