From our Congressman Will: In Oregon, progressivism spills over at the pump On Jan. 1, by the grace of God – or of the government, which is pretty much the same thing… January 18, 2018
Dear Abby Man endlessly puts off marriage A year ago we discussed getting engaged. Spencer said he’d propose “sometime within the next year” and last spring it… January 18, 2018
From our Congressman Brooks: Conflicting views on how democracies perish David Brooks Some people emphasize economic issues: The simultaneous concentration of wealth at the top and the stagnation in the… January 17, 2018
Dear Abby Woman seeks to manage anger My other issue is road rage. When I’m behind the wheel and the cars ahead of me are going too… January 17, 2018
Nicholas Kristof Kristof: Trump’s threat to Democracy Nicholas Kristof 1. The leader shows only a weak commitment to democratic rules. 2. He or she denies the legitimacy… January 16, 2018
Joyce Rankin Rankin: Teacher to class: “Can you hear me now?” Joyce Rankin Dan and I, along with a thousand other educators, attended an Excellence in Education conference last month where… January 16, 2018
Dear Abby Wife put off by husband’s beard DEAR TOO MUCH HAIR: If your husband’s beard is so long it drags his food off his plate, the first… January 16, 2018
Marc Thiessen Thiessen: The 10 best things Trump has done in his first year Marc Thiessen Trump inspires such deep emotions in his critics and supporters that many have struggled to objectively assess his… January 15, 2018
Watch Yore Topknot James: Strong words and actions Tom James They could and would no longer conform to tyranny and were willing to risk all for change. “We… January 15, 2018
Dear Abby Neighbor wants to help after loss I would like to offer help to the father, but I don’t know how I should approach him or even… January 15, 2018
Action Line Internet sales, downtown evolution tax receipts Some folks believe parking tickets and tax revenues are inseparable. Not so. Parking tickets and tax receipts have almost zero… January 14, 2018
What's up in Durango Skies The truth behind the super-blue-moon-eclipse Durango Herald file Maybe you have read or heard there is supposed to be a super-blue-moon-eclipse this month. Yes, there… January 14, 2018
Dear Abby Man drifts from grandparents When he grew up he joined the military and met a girl on the opposite side of the country who… January 14, 2018
On Education Bauske Frasure: Help is here for students facing homelessness Rachel Bauske Frasure In the 2015-2016 school year, the last available statistics, 23,014 K-12 students were homeless in Colorado. According… January 13, 2018
From our Congressman Buckley: Edward Abbey’s Desert Solitaire turns 50 this year Yet it has remained in print for a half-century and created a devoted following. After President Donald Trump and Interior… January 13, 2018
From the State Senate Coram: Informing the future with the past Sen. Don Coram The answer is a good year. In my seven years, I have never had a bad one.… January 13, 2018
On the Law Vette: Enforce spousal maintenance or risk a defense Nicole Vette A recent Colorado Court of Appeals decision – In re the Marriage of Kann, issued in July of… January 13, 2018
What's Up Downtown BID has some bright ideas for 2018 We are very excited to partner with the city of Durango on an upgrade to all the downtown lighting. The… January 13, 2018
Gulliford's Travels World War II bombers once roared through the Grand Canyon ‘Terrified visitors on the South Rim craned their necks to see what was coming’ January 13, 2018
Dear Abby Insecure teen blames parents I feel like everyone, including my closest friends, don’t like me or care about me as much as I care… January 13, 2018
Creating Community When we learn to stand up, we can make this world better In too many cases, people with disabilities have been silenced and objectified. They are silenced by isolation, they are silenced… January 12, 2018
Culture Gulch Hidden gems to be found at St. Mark’s Christensen Titled “Hidden Gems of Eastern Europe,” the Jan. 19 recital will feature two violinists and a violist playing works… January 12, 2018
From our Congressman Dreamers fate may rest on the mood of the moment Gail Collins <br><br>(CREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times) Everybody was impressed by how concerned Trump seemed to be about all… January 12, 2018
Dear Abby Single mom above social stigma As a single mother with three children for 15 years, I made the conscious decision to conduct myself as I… January 12, 2018