Columnists

Prepare now to reduce holiday stress

“The holidays are filled with both joy and stress,” says Ellen Braaten, associate professor of psychology at Massachusetts General Hospital.…

August 25, 2018

Guest Columns

District 9-R’s finances in best shape since 2008

[Image:1,mugshot]In the Herald’s March 24 article, “Independent Committee Helps 9-R Financial Transparency,” the FAC reported on its 2017-2018 charges and…

August 25, 2018

Guest Columns

‘More Time, More Life’ campaign works for the airport

Tony Vicaridu1-i-syn As a public resource – owned jointly by the city of Durango and La Plata County but operated…

August 25, 2018

Dear Abby

Step-mom fights about flannel

Our step-mom tells her she looks like a lesbian and that she gets one day out of the school week…

August 25, 2018

Guest Columns

Kerr: When I saw the yellow envelope, I saw red

When I saw the yellow envelope, I saw red – and closed my wallet

August 24, 2018

Adventures in Motherhood

Sadness mixes with relief at summer’s end

Included also was my daily, neurotic panic: wanting the kids to be engaged somewhere else so I could have uninterrupted…

August 24, 2018

From the Humane Society

Have a reactive dog? There are ways you can help

Dr. Phil says, “hurt people hurt people.” It’s a catchy phrase for a complex topic, meant to remind us that…

August 24, 2018

Talk about Town

New mountain coaster to open Saturday at Purgatory Resort

4,000-foot-long track features nine switchbacks, 300-foot vertical drop

August 24, 2018

Dear Abby

Couple argues about privacy

This morning I locked the bedroom door for less than 10 minutes to pack my bag for a flight. I…

August 24, 2018

Culture Gulch

Creating a creative community

The Durango Arts Center threw a big farewell party for Education Director Sandra Butler. Ohana Kuleana Community Garden held a…

August 23, 2018

Dear Abby

Guests disrespect mountain cottage

Abby, my guests have left holes in cushions, bubble gum on couches and someone’s child even peed in the bed.…

August 23, 2018

Dear Abby

Bedroom talk becomes graphic

We have a satisfying sex life. About 15 years ago we started using graphic language during our lovemaking. We find…

August 22, 2018

Guest Columns

Stephens: Here’s what really makes America great, governor

Bret Stephensdu1-i-syn The New York governor is in the news for saying on Wednesday that America “was never that great.”…

August 21, 2018

Healing Nutrition

Have you ever been fooled by ‘Big Food?’

They were frustrated because they were already following a gluten-free diet, yet they were still overweight, and they were all…

August 21, 2018

Dear Abby

Baby name reminder of tragedy

Fast forward: Another cousin is pregnant with her second child. She wants to name her daughter “Daisy” because she wants…

August 21, 2018

Action Line

Pushy pedestrians put the cross in crosswalk

First, there’s road rage. Now, we have sidewalk rage. But it’s not really new. Think back to 1969. Yes, yes.…

August 20, 2018

Guest Columns

Roberts: Social media faces its ‘Alex Jones’ problem

Molly Robertsdu1-i-syn But there’s a reason reaching this conclusion took these companies so long and looked so sloppy: They’re operating…

August 20, 2018

Watch Yore Topknot

James: Keep forging ahead

du1-i-syn The New Mexico Cutting Horse Association held two cuttings in July at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds, and I think…

August 20, 2018

Dear Abby

Friend seeks encouragement

I know she is suffering and blames herself for his crime. How do I even approach her? I knew her…

August 20, 2018

An American in Spain

For Durango family, trip around Europe highlights how different Spain is

Plane tickets from Valencia to Porto, Portugal, for instance, can be around 30 euros. Many people we met in Spain…

August 19, 2018

Durango School News

District aims to build students’ mastery of skills, concepts

Whether your child is attending one of our 9-R schools, one of our charter schools or one of our private…

August 19, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Don’t make these car rental mistakes on your next vacation

When Thorp’s airline canceled her flight, delaying her arrival by a day, Avis charged her a $150 cancellation fee for…

August 19, 2018

Dear Abby

Family casts doubt on couple

My problem is his family. His mother curses and yells at him every few months, usually around the holidays when…

August 19, 2018

Thinking Green

The Village at Wolf Creek staggers onward

No matter how many times apparently dead, it seemingly staggers back to life, lurching with a blank gaze and lifeless…

August 18, 2018