Columnists

Mom at end with son’s outbursts

I have tried therapy and medications for him, but he hasn’t changed. I’m at my wits’ end, ready to give…

May 15, 2018

Action Line

Pot users give the cold shoulder to frozen veggies

Distorted time perception and forgetfulness are two of marijuana’s well-known effects. But neither is responsible for a six-month “soon,” and…

May 14, 2018

Gail Collins

Collins: Sex, Trump and Planned Parenthood’s Richards

Gail Collins<br><br>(CREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times)du1-i-syn It was after the election, and “Javanka” wanted to share their great idea…

May 14, 2018

The Travel Troubleshooter

Boyfriend keeps teen up late

When my daughter goes out with him, he keeps her out until 3:30 a.m. or later. He has done this…

May 14, 2018

Should you book your vacation rental through a third-party site?

Of the top 100 vacation-rental sites, 76 percent are third-party sites – Booking.com, TripAdvisor.com and Airbnb.com are the top three…

May 13, 2018

Gulliford's Travels

In Bluff, the Silver Dollar Bar becomes the Bears Ears Education Center

Former car dealerships are now brewpubs and office buildings. Our historic electric power plant is the Powerhouse Science Center, and…

May 13, 2018

Bride overwhelmed by wedding

I’m not good at planning parties, and we have almost no budget to work with. We will be paying for…

May 13, 2018

Money Savvy

Don’t put your dreams on hold

You’ll know that you’re doing this too, if you: Don’t have an emergency fund.Have consumer debt.Dream of coming into money…

Sholler: Weave compassion with innovation to address root causes of homelessness and poverty

A sign in the window of The Irish Embassy Pub in Downtown Durango.Photo and illustration by David Holub/Durango Herald No…

Parker: A primer on the primary for unaffiliated voters

Ballots will be mailed automatically to all active registered voters during the first week of June, but this year, we…

On the Law

Foley: Protect yourself from under- and uninsured drivers

Meg Foleydu1-i-syn Durango Fire and Rescue responds, and you are loaded into an ambulance and brought to the emergency room.…

From the State House

McLachlan: Session was productive for everyone

Fourteen of my bills, all with bipartisan support, will be signed into law, including: A suicide-prevention bill offering grants for…

What's up in Durango Skies

High hopes for Durango’s rocket teams

Someone looking up in the Four Corners skies recently might have seen rockets. Yes, this is usually a column about…

Girl feels alone in house of boys

Dad always took great care of me, or so I thought when I was younger. Now that I am older,…

Creating Community

Host homes expand family beyond traditional bounds

Richard Siegele, shown with Jessica Wanless, Direct Service professional, is a board member at Community Connections. Siegele lives in his…

May 11, 2018

Man complains about in-laws

I know everyone has different opinions and I respect that. The problem is, they belittle my opinions, job, hobbies and…

May 11, 2018

Plunkett: Journalism’s mission is too important to neglect

Chuck Plunkettdu1-i-syn Early last month, we called on Alden to reform its business practices or sell to more responsible owners.…

Culture Gulch

DAC prepares for 10-minute play festival

An invited jury will select the grand prize winner. Audience members will vote for a favorite. Both will be fully…

Joyce Rankin

Rankin: Colorado’s charter schools outperformed all public schools nationally

The test, the National Assessment of Educational Progress report, is known as the “Nation’s Report Card.” It uses a carefully…

Kuster: Returning power to the people with LPEA’s Tri-State contract

Rebekah Kusterdu1-i-syn Two years ago, I spoke to the LPEA board regarding my concern with this contract based on a…

From the Extension Office

Nutrient-dense asparagus can be prepared in many ways

Asparagus is delicious but also nutrient-dense. Nutrient density measures vitamins, minerals and fiber as compared to the amount of calories.…

Father concerned about breastfeeding

All my daughter’s peers have been weaned and have been sleeping alone through the night for the last three years.…