Columnists - The Durango Herald

Your dog is talking, are you listening?

Humans often rely on verbal communication, but to truly understand our dogs, we must learn to interpret their nonverbal cues. Dogs communicate their thoughts and emotions through body langua...

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Troubling memories about dad haunt daughter

DEAR ABBY: When I was young and even as I grew older, my father touched me inappropriately. It made me uncomfortable even as an adult. I feel like when I was very small, something more may h...

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Beware of ‘effort to gut our public school system’

As Shane Voss appropriately noted in The Durango Herald and The Journal on June 28, state politicians continue to propose legislation that threatens public education. Even high-performing ch...

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

‘Hypocrites pretend to love neighbor next to them in pew’

The devils of despotism have come out of the closet in America. We now know that many Americans have only been pretending to love representative government, always referring with pride to “o...

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Music in the Mountains presents ‘Satchmo Scattin’ & Swingin’’

Music is a gift. If presented well, it’s one of the greatest gifts you can receive, and the Music in the Mountains Festival offers musical perfection. Currently underway, this local and annu...

DATE: Jul 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Affordable, convenient, available parking downtown this summer

The headline for this article sounds like a fairy tale, right? I am here to tell you that it is not, there are good parking options downtown, even in the busy summer months. For locals who w...

DATE: Jul 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

‘What does our money say about us?’

Any nation’s money says something about that nation. For one, a nation’s currency is broadly linked with its economic policy. As an example, the Polish government redenominated its currency ...

DATE: Jul 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Guides offer tips from ‘trips that did not go well’

What fun: You’re going on a guided outdoor trip. As you get ready, here are some tips from actual guides about what to expect, as these patient men and women have experienced a few trips tha...

DATE: Jul 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Son feels like the only adult

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been having an issue lately involving my mother. It feels like she isn’t really my “mother” but someone who thinks we’re best friends. It’s like she never really grew out of ...

DATE: Jul 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Co-worker weighs wisdom of being side piece

DEAR ABBY: I met this guy at work. He was everything I’m looking for in a guy. During a lunch walk, he told me about his breakup with his ex and how he moved out and bought a house. He lives...

DATE: Jul 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Mastering Your Cravings: The Key to Weight Loss Success

When embarking on a new “diet”, one of the most significant hurdles can be overcoming cravings. These cravings often stem from old habits and can make sticking to your diet challenging. Howe...

DATE: Jul 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

The Big Canyon conundrum: To park or not to park?

Dear Action Line: On the northeast corner of Dominguez Drive next to Durango Motor Co. is a vacant lot owned by the Colorado Department of Transportation. Years ago, CDOT designated the ...

DATE: Jul 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Photos: Durango High School basketball teams lose to Montrose High School

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday