Columnists - The Durango Herald

Not a political statement: The president’s signature is no John Hancock

Our new president is sure signing his name a lot already. And he seems to want to show us each time he signs something. Unfortunately, his signature is not only illegible but also disturbing...

DATE: Feb 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Family planning knowledge is important for women, girls and the environment

Last month, I wrote about the coalition of rich and poor countries, of foundations and nonprofits that delivered family planning to 46 million women – FP2020. Its successor, FP2030, has cont...

DATE: Feb 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Why Emil Bove’s battle against Danielle Sassoon is so self-defeating

It was easy to predict that a diktat from Donald Trump’s Justice Department would, at some point in his second term, prompt resignations from career prosecutors with conservative legal bona ...

DATE: Feb 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Some thoughts on Love, Durango style

It was a holiday gathering in a lovely house at the edge of a forest. Late afternoon sun. Snow falling. A fireplace. I looked deep into the fire, sensed the snowfall outside and tuned in to ...

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

An ‘extremely fruitful’ partnership

It’s partnership on making music. But like many, before making music they were fans of music. Both Curtiss O’Rorke Stedman and Jordan Baron had their own individual upbringings loaded with s...

DATE: Feb 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Will nuclear formally be put on the table?

Legislative bill this year has more than one sponsor, including two Democrats. It might actually survive its first committee hearing. State Sen. Larry Liston, a Republican from El Paso Count...

DATE: Feb 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

New boyfriend has wife fearing for marriage

DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Leon,” and I have been together for 13 years. He is bisexual – gay-leaning. I knew this when we got together. I am 51, and Leon is 32. We still love each other deeply...

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Post-gallbladder removal digestive support

Have you had your gallbladder removed and still suffer from symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation or weight gain? The gallbladder works in tandem with the liver, sto...

DATE: Feb 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

Leading LPEA into the future

When I joined LPEA in November, I stepped into a cooperative with a strong foundation, a clear mission and an engaged membership. As we enter 2025, we are not only implementing our operation...

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

City should engage in responsible, informed dialogue

In a Durango City Council meeting on Tuesday, councilors voted to withdraw their baseless lawsuits against the county commissioners and sheriff related to their desire to use the La Plata Co...

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

It’s all downhill from here

Dear Action Line: I’ve heard rumors that Purgatory will begin charging for parking next season. Is this true? – Concerned Skier Dear Concerned Skier, There’s nothing better than a skiin...

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Mother-in-law has been roommate for 14 years

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been happily married for 15 years. My mother-in-law, “Pat,” a widow since 1997, has lived with us for the last 14 years. She lived alone in her own apartment wh...

DATE: Feb 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby