Columnists

On the Law

Keeping you and your dog on right side of law

Smithdu1-i-syn As we all emerge from our winter dens to run with our packs, it is a good time to…

May 13, 2017

From our Congressman

Let moms who need help know they are not alone

du1-i-syn But for too many women, pregnancy and the birth of a baby come with feelings of anxiety and depression…

May 13, 2017

From our Congressman

America’s hope resides in its original promise

We have turned Emma Lazarus’ poetic words inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty – “Give me your…

May 13, 2017

From the State House

Busy session closes with positive results

Rep. Barbara McLachlandu1-i-syn HB 17-1219 has been signed into law. It is a pilot program encouraging farmers to fallow their…

May 13, 2017

Dear Abby

With parents gone, truth can be told about brothers’ crimes

One aunt keeps asking why and insisting I should make amends. Abby, one brother went to jail for murder, and…

May 13, 2017

On the Run

Forty years and still running

“When I first ran the Narrow Gauge, running was my main sport, so it was an important race as I…

May 12, 2017

Froma Harrop

Bro Culture’ Companies May Do Poorly by Being Bad

Froma Harropdu1-i-syn Uber rightly sees the future as driverless cars that one can summon to one’s doorstep for a ride…

May 12, 2017

Dear Abby

Emotional intensity of work leaves man drained at home

I manage to muster up enough energy to try to be there for my kids, but frankly, I can’t seem…

May 12, 2017

Culture Gulch

Memory and its mysteries

Two productions bring classics to life

May 11, 2017

Durango Nature Studies

Durango Nature Center an oasis for wildlife – and humans

Courtesy of Durango Nature Studies Grace Gordon, our program facilitator, led the first in a four-part tracking workshop. Participants got…

May 11, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Owning your own future

Thomas L. Friedman, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for The New York Times, became the paper's foreign-affairs columnist in 1995…Previously,…

May 11, 2017

Dear Abby

Parents refuse to confront reason their son is bullied

I have assumed for a long time that Michael is gay. Since late last year, he’s been having a lot…

May 11, 2017

Ross Douthat

Douthat: House GOP go off the cliff, will the Senate catch them?

Ross Douthat<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn You know how that turned out. So it would be a foolish prognosticator…

May 10, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom takes needless risks following her son’s suicide

She’s a hard worker, so that helps to keep her mind off things. She lives in an empty house with…

May 10, 2017

What's Up Downtown

Cleaning up downtown for summer

BID and the Chamber of Commerce thank Black Bear Carpet Cleaning and Repair for being our t-shirt sponsor. Big thanks…

May 9, 2017

Durango School News

Open communication key to helping people in despair

Many of these have been teenagers. Several survived their attempt and need our continued support. My heart goes out to…

May 9, 2017

From our Congressman

Trumpcare bill embraces an Orwellian future

Paul Krugman: reach him c/o The New York Times Editorial Department, 620 8th Ave., New York, NY 10018.du1-i-syn But has…

May 9, 2017

Dear Abby

Woman wonders if opposites can move beyond attraction

This would be a second marriage for both of us. Our children are grown, so having kids doesn’t factor into…

May 9, 2017

Robert Samuelson

Government being redefined by aging, health costs

The relentless rise in the costs of Social Security, Medicare and other health programs is slowly draining funds from other…

May 8, 2017

Dear Abby

Reader’s criticism stings hard-working young writer

It’s hard being a young writer. Facing criticism for doing my job makes it even harder. I work long hours…

May 8, 2017

Action Line

Sheriff’s patrol vehicles tinted but not tainted

Durango Herald file Action Line isn’t convinced that window tinting itself is all that intimidating. For instance, Mrs. Action Line’s…

May 7, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

What all the recent United Airlines headlines may mean for travelers

In case you missed it, United has been under fire for calling law enforcement to have a passenger, David Dao,…

May 7, 2017

Dear Abby

Mom’s grip on apron strings has girlfriend at loose ends

The problem is, his mother comes over constantly, and she waits on him hand and foot. She tags along to…

May 7, 2017

From our Congressman

Providing Colorado TV for Colorado residents

Colorado residents deserve the chance to watch Colorado television, plain and simple. But as residents in La Plata and Montezuma…

May 6, 2017