Columnists - The Durango Herald

At Harvard, Tom Hanks offered moments of grace

This is a fan letter. Commencement speeches are trampolines, elevating and entertaining with just enough risk to keep things interesting. So many ways to go wrong – faux erudition from civil...

DATE: Jun 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Parenting at our age!

Mothers will always be mothers, and fathers will always be fathers. Even if our children are in their 40s, 50s and 60s, we still love them, care for them as much as possible, give them what ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Peopele’s opinions complicate health issues

DEAR ABBY: I am struggling with an invisible illness and losing patience with friends, family and acquaintances. I’m working with doctors to manage my conditions, and I’m tired of all the su...

DATE: Jun 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Measure twice, cut once

Or rather, check twice, then fish

DATE: Jun 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Keeping the diva of the garden happy

Lycopersicon esculentum. That is the Latin genus and species for the beloved diva of the garden, the tomato. To be more specific, the Latin is the binomial nomenclature, or a two-part na...

DATE: Jun 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Chamber music at noon

Mika Inouye, artistic director of the Durango Chamber Music Festival, has conjured up another series of surprising noontime recitals. The 2023 festival runs every day next week, June 5 to 9,...

DATE: Jun 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Advocacy group looks out for local businesses

Summer is in full swing here in Durango. And after the winter we just had, it’s safe to say we are all ready for warmer days. Here at the Chamber, we are excited about all the opportunities ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: From the Chamber

Boy’s sensitive nature worries grandmother

DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 6 and very sensitive, maybe too sensitive. He’s also lovable, super scientific-minded, good-hearted and generous with his little sister. However, he still uses a di...

DATE: Jun 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Big Head Todd coming to Durango

They’re a Colorado-based band that has never played in Durango. At least frontman and guitar player Todd Park Mohr doesn’t think they have. They’ve played just about everywhere else in the ...

DATE: Jun 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Colleague notes what’s really going on

DEAR ABBY: A guy at work, “Leon,” is my age, very friendly and down-to-earth. When we’ve worked together, we have had great conversations, and he has told me a lot about his girlfriend who h...

DATE: May 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Inside investigation: Invasion of the light strings

Dear Action Line: I think we’re being invaded, but it’s possible there’s another explanation. I saw a string of lights in the night sky a few nights ago. There were maybe 10 to 15 lights...

DATE: May 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Get real about broadband in rural areas

“Electricity is a modern necessity of life, not a luxury. That necessity ought to be found in every village, in every home, and on every farm in every part of the United States.” – Presiden...

DATE: May 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion