Columnists

Dear Abby

Boyfriend less than thrilled with adviser

DEAR ABBY: My longtime girlfriend has male friends who visit her during the day while I am gone for about…

October 18, 2022

Action Line

Action Line, always thinking polytransportationally

The “Celestial Sailor” heads upward toward a blue sky from its spot next to the Animas River Trail as the…

October 17, 2022

Dear Abby

Son turns away from family

DEAR ABBY: I’m writing because I need some guidance. My 21-year-old son, “Dennis,” is involved with a young woman he…

October 15, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

ORA plays debut show

Durango has a new rock band, but its members have knocked around the local music scene for years. A band…

October 14, 2022

Dear Abby

Recovering addict believes present is ruined

DEAR ABBY: I am in my 60s, single and childless. I was raised by parents who had issues, and I…

October 13, 2022

Guest Columns

‘Independent choice’

Jack Turnercca The Durango Herald wrote that I’m the “wildcard,” a moniker proudly worn. Despite independents comprising 49% of local…

October 13, 2022

Guest Columns

‘Proven problem solver’

Brad Blakedu1-i-syn I love La Plata County and feel very blessed to have called it home for over 60 years.…

October 12, 2022

Guest Columns

‘Know complex issues’

Churchdu1-i-syn I was honored to be elected commissioner four years ago, my first political office. I am engaged in the…

October 12, 2022

Nourishing Morsels

Taking right and wrong off the table

In the bakery department of a grocery store last week, a woman walked up to select a freshly baked cookie…

October 11, 2022

Healing Nutrition

Tap into your ‘built in’ stress-reducing system

Halloween is just a few short weeks away, and this marks the official kick-off of the 2022 holiday season. For…

October 11, 2022

Dear Abby

Man refuses to confront friend who assaulted wife

DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend groped my privates several years ago at a party. It was traumatizing. I have…

October 11, 2022

Action Line

Did the county once have a “poor farm”?

The La Plata County Poor Farm back in the day. Date of photo unknown. (Courtesy Animas Museum) Dear Action Line:…

October 10, 2022

Gulliford's Travels

Touring the Grand Circle: A report from national parks in the Southwest

A tourist looks at an interpretive sign on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. President Theodore Roosevelt said the…

October 8, 2022

Opinion

‘Serving as People’s Lawyer’

As Colorado’s attorney general, I am committed to serving as the People’s Lawyer. My job is to defend Colorado citizens…

October 8, 2022

Opinion

‘Do you feel safer today?’

“Do you feel safer today than you did four years ago?” That’s the question everyone has to answer this November…

October 8, 2022

From the Extension Office

Calabacitas: Fall vegetables make a favorite family meal

Even if you don’t love cooking, I bet you have at least one family recipe you make periodically. You make…

October 8, 2022

What's up in Durango Skies

Andromeda visible in northeastern sky

Greetings stargazers. Andromeda is one of the 88 modern constellations that was likely known and named long before it appeared…

October 8, 2022

Dear Abby

Holidays far from happy for family

DEAR ABBY: With the holidays approaching, I am starting to become anxious. I have a family member who ruins every…

October 7, 2022

Stewards of the Land

Forest Ambassadors end second successful season

In Durango, the shift from summer to autumn brings warmer layers out of the closet, plans for desert season and…

October 7, 2022

Downtown Lowdown

Skerryvore brings combo of rock, Celtic music

Skerryvore is band with a great identity crisis. Call them a rock band with a Celtic-music habit, or a Celtic…

October 6, 2022

Dear Abby

Miscarriage brings emotional fallout

DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have just suffered a miscarriage. It was our first pregnancy, and even though it…

October 6, 2022

Local First

Farmington Makers Market winds up with major turnout

Southwest Apple and Chile Fest closes arts and crafts season

October 6, 2022

Dear Abby

Niece keeps secret life from mom

DEAR ABBY: My niece, “Amanda,” is 19 and fairly close with my daughter “Hayley,” who is 18. Since graduating from…

October 5, 2022

Action Line

Keep the faith, river trail and Oktoberfest fans

Animas River Trail users following detour directions on Wednesday used the alternate route. Those young punks not following directions, like…

October 3, 2022