Columnists

Kristof: When we’re complicit in war crimes

Nicholas Kristof It’s of a young Yemeni boy, acutely malnourished like 2 million other children in Yemen – caught up…

September 5, 2017

Golombek: Building the workforce of tomorrow begins today

Ellen Golombek, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment The state’s economic and employment landscape has changed dramatically in the years…

September 4, 2017

From our Congressman

James: My reading addiction

Tom James I’m not talking about the ones where you bump your head in a doorway or on the underside…

September 4, 2017

Dear Abby

In-laws refuse to attend party away from home

During our entire marriage, anytime we invited my in-laws to birthday parties or other special occasions, they never accepted unless…

September 4, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

What to do if your vacation is disrupted by a terrorist attack

“People were running by and screaming,” says Hanahan, who flew to Barcelona from Chicago recently with her husband and two…

September 3, 2017

Dear Abby

Adopted brother unaware of his origin

From a health care point of view, I think my brother should know, but I don’t feel I have the…

September 3, 2017

From the Extension Office

Green chile season is here, but they aren’t the hottest peppers

On a recent morning, as I woke from my morning slumber on the south side of Durango, I could smell…

September 2, 2017

From our Congressman

Sullivan: Muzzling hate speech is not the way to fight it

Margaret Sullivan Those descriptions, and worse, certainly apply to the white supremacists, neo-Nazis, racists and bigots whose message has caused…

September 2, 2017

Duane Smith

Smith; Durango, and nation, hoped war’s end near

Duane Smith Surrounded by naval ships, relentlessly bombed, and defeated throughout Asia, the Japanese had no hope of preventing final…

September 2, 2017

From our Congressman

Pray: Bi-partisan health plan deserves consideration

Bethany Pray We recognize that a politically polarized Congress will inevitably struggle to develop and pass legislation, so we appreciate…

September 2, 2017

From the Chair

Westendorff: Mesa will carry our county fair legacy forward

This year’s theme, “A Living Legacy,” captured what the fair means to our community: A chance to carry forward our…

September 2, 2017

From our Congressman

Williams: Sportsmen can thank themselves for the attack on public lands

Hunters and anglers say they are astonished and outraged. But without their support, Trump wouldn’t be president and Zinke wouldn’t…

September 2, 2017

Money Savvy

Everything you wanted to know about money

Driving also means listening to podcasts, and the Freakonomics episode “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were…

September 2, 2017

Dear Abby

Woman still getting over breakup after two years

He just contacted me to tell me they are engaged. I feel bad for his fiancée and her kids because…

September 2, 2017

Coroner's Report

Man comes back from dead after botched identification

“Your son is alive,” said Bill Shinker, a family friend who had been a pall bearer for Kerrigan’s son, Frank,…

September 1, 2017

Authentic Aging

The autumn of Verlena’s life

Turns out, Verlena had a difficult childhood in foster homes, a rocky time with her mother and the feelings of…

September 1, 2017

Froma Harrop

Harrop: Michael Moore and the Democrats’ burden

Froma Harrop Problem is, Moore is their problem. Or, at risk of inflicting a narcissistic injury on the lefty provocateur’s…

September 1, 2017

Dear Abby

Parkinson’s patient uneasy about diagnosis

DEAR ABBY: I’m an active, 60-something wife, mother and grandmother who was recently diagnosed with early stage Parkinson’s disease. From…

September 1, 2017

View from the Fort

September brings exhibits, shows to Fort Lewis College

Blaylock For art, internationally known fiber artist Pat Hickman’s “Here, Still” exhibit will run from Sept. 8 through Oct. 6,…

August 31, 2017

Get Growing

Dearth of fruit derails Apple Days, but you can donate excess produce for the needy

Apple Days Festival won’t be held this year due to a lack of fruit.Durango Herald file Some years just don’t…

August 31, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Many shades of the U.S. at war

Thomas L. Friedman <br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times) The first contrast was summed up in two wall-size digital maps…

August 31, 2017

From our Congressman

Bruni: America’s worst (and best) places to be gay

Frank Bruni<br><br>(CREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times) But Texas doesn’t love me back. Certainly its lawmakers don’t, and lately they’ve…

August 31, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom wants to trust recovering addict ex

I stayed with him for a year after I learned about his addiction. That year was the hardest year of…

August 31, 2017

From our Congressman

Collins: Time is right for bipartisan bail system reform

Gail Collins(CREDIT: Earl Wilson/The New York Times) To whom he would systematically lose. It was cleaner than outright bribery. Plus,…

August 30, 2017