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High Country Hustle will help ring in new year

Colorado is the leading dealer in the sounds of upbeat and stretched-out bluegrass. The past five decades have seen dozens of string bands rear their sounds from the Centennial State, everyo...

DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Building community through books: Maria’s Literary Foundation makes reading accessible to all

It has been a wonderful first year of Maria’s Literary Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Maria’s Bookshop. Our team began this organization in 2024, the year that Maria’s Bookshop celebrated...

DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Dinner unexpectedly comes with show

DEAR ABBY: I’m an active senior man. To keep my beard looking attractive, a hairstylist trims it every two weeks. I’ve had the same stylist for three years, and we have become good friends, ...

DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

What’s up with holiday/snow delay garbage pickup?

Dear Action Line, The only time we’ve had snow in town this season, a few weeks ago, my garbage was not picked up (although my recycling was). I looked at the city website and it sa...

DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

The night before Cowboy Christmas

’Twas the night before Christmas here on the farm, not a creature as stirring out in the barn. The boots were placed by the back door with care at the hopes of not hearing mama holler, “No m...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Columnists

La Plata County commissioners reflect on 2025 challenges and progress

As the final days of 2025 approach, we want to reflect on the year coming to a close – and, most importantly, to thank you. Your engagement, ideas and trust matter deeply to us as your elect...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Fight or flee: A tale of two Congresswomen

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s early exit from Congress reveals that her tough-broad persona was very much an act. After she angered Donald Trump by demanding release of the Epstein files, she bec...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Local contributions make a tangible difference

Localism is everything here in La Plata County. It’s in the friendly smile of your barista who remembers your order, the business owner who donates to your kid’s sports team, and the family-...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local First

This winter season, give thanks – and give back through volunteerism

December is often called the month of giving – not just in gifts, but in spirit. Beyond presents and celebrations, December invites us to give something deeper: our time, our energy and our ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Remarried dad’s behavior makes daughter cringe

DEAR ABBY: My parents were married for 50 years. My Dad remarried a nice lady a year after Mom died. Within two months of meeting her, they were engaged. Dad made more than a few missteps, i...

DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Senate advances Colorado landscape protections

The United States Senate recently took steps to advance two longstanding pieces of legislation aimed at adding new protections against development for beloved landscapes in Southwest Colorad...

DATE: Dec 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

A fond farewell: Looking back and leaping forward with LPCHS

This will be my last article for The Durango Herald as the La Plata County Humane Society executive director. After two deeply rewarding years, I am moving on for personal reasons, with my l...

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society