Columnists

‘Roundabout to Everywhere’ needs medical attention

The “Roundabout to Everywhere” informs motorists how to get to a variety of destinations except an obvious route to the…

March 11, 2019

Dear Abby

Pen pal worries from a distance

Her letters are becoming confusing as she’s repeating herself from one letter to the next, telling me things she’s already…

March 11, 2019

Guest Columns

Not the fun kind of feminist

The work of radical Andrea Dworkin enjoys a rebirth

March 10, 2019

The Travel Troubleshooter

Why you should be wary of virtual destinations

It’s the time of year when people start planning their summer vacations, and with everyone watching the bottom line, the…

March 10, 2019

Durango Nature Studies

Sharing our world with animals demands we respect them

At Durango Nature Studies, we are transitioning to our springtime programs for kindergartners and first-graders, so we will soon be…

March 10, 2019

Guest Columns

City is threatening to not fix our streets

After increasing our water and sewer rates to some of the highest in Colorado, if not the nation, the message…

March 9, 2019

Mike Littwin

Hickenlooper: Can he really pull this off?

1. Money. It should be noted that several candidates are now rolling in cash, most notably Bernie Sanders who raised…

March 9, 2019

Gulliford's Travels

They painted in the canyons: Archaic artists created compelling images 5,000 years ago

From tiny 5-inch animal figures to stunning 8-foot-tall human shapes with no arms or legs and alien-like bug eyes, Barrier…

March 9, 2019

What's up in Durango Skies

Variable stars help us measure distance in space

Spring is galaxy season. If you have a small telescope, this is a good time of year to get it…

March 9, 2019

Dear Abby

Friend is shy to pursue romance

Even though it’s been over a year since I confessed my feelings, there hasn’t been a day I haven’t thought…

March 8, 2019

Stewards of the Land

The mountains are calling; just be sure to be prepared

People from across the country travel here to experience the aesthetic beauty possessed by the mighty San Juan Mountains. When…

March 8, 2019

Creating Community

An inconvenience for some can be a barrier for others

Kienedu1-i-syn To which there is one simple answer: “Not in the accessible parking space!” As spring marches nearer and the…

March 8, 2019

Guest Columns

Ilhan Omar knew exactly what she was doing

Ilhan Omar, the freshman representative from Minnesota, more than meets the progressive American version of that standard. Like many self-described…

March 8, 2019

Downtown Lowdown

Celtic Festival lets you travel without leaving town

Liggettdu1-i-syn Despite being about 4,600 miles from Ireland and Scotland, the efforts of the Durango Celtic Society and the Durango…

March 7, 2019

Guest Columns

Collaboration is key to protecting our waterways

Most of the Mountain West is enduring a 19-year drought, and as a result, our snowfall is at risk. Snow…

March 7, 2019

Dear Abby

Ex-boyfriend wants woman back

Three weeks later, Mike called me and told me he thought he had made a mistake. I went over and…

March 5, 2019

Kathleen Parker

MAGA is spent – unless you’re an adolescent

In two recent why-dunits, the curious have wondered why: (1) a successful TV star would allegedly orchestrate a fake, hate-inspired…

March 5, 2019

Guest Columns

Can the boss from hell still be a great leader?

“There is a danger of your being generally disliked by your colleagues and subordinates because of your rough, sarcastic and…

March 4, 2019

Action Line

City makes cold cuts with sandwich board ban

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Some business owners say the sign ban will have a chilling effect on commerce. Thus, the…

March 4, 2019

From the Extension Office

How to assess tree damage after our heavy snow

All impressive stuff. And we happily joined in, although there were times that I was probably too tired to even…

March 4, 2019

Guest Columns

Netflix is a portal to Earth

The internet might bring the world together after all

March 3, 2019

Coroner's Report

Forensic pathologists in short supply

Forensic pathologists are in short supply. We’d need almost double the current number to do the autopsies that should ideally…

March 3, 2019

Guest Columns

City’s April sales-tax question must be defeated

Twenty years ago, Durango needed to build a recreation center and expand its trails and parks system. In 1999, the…

March 2, 2019

From the Chair

Winter for the ages leaves county residents buried

The snow is a great and much-needed gift after several years of minimal accumulation, and especially following last summer’s extreme…

March 2, 2019