Columnists - The Durango Herald

Living through a liminal time standing on the threshold of change

When the day came to leave Ohio and move to Colorado, I was emotionally torn. Everybody knows Colorado’s a gorgeous, scenic state, so why not live there? On the other hand – once a Buckeye, ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

A moment at the Durango Recreation Center and the larger truths we ignore

On March 15, a woman wearing a “Make America Healthy Again” hat was verbally attacked by a man at the Durango Community Recreation Center. A moment, fleeting in time, but emblematic of some...

DATE: Mar 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

What we are all witnessing is about ideology, not oligarchy

The Democrats, casting about for an anti-Trump narrative, have found a word: “oligarchy.” It was part of Joe Biden’s farewell address; it’s central to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ barnstorming; it s...

DATE: Mar 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Man meets new lady amid divorce

DEAR ABBY: I am recently separated, and my divorce will be final soon. I have met a woman I didn’t even know could exist. She’s perfect for me. The problem is, she lives an hour and a half a...

DATE: Mar 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Woman abandoned after suicide attempt

DEAR ABBY: My 38-year-old daughter attempted suicide a week ago. She had been living with her fiance, and they shared an apartment and had two cats. My wife and I brought her home from the h...

DATE: Mar 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Two Republicans sign letter calling for restraint in gutting of climate legislation

Colorado sends four Democrats and four Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives. Of them, Jeff Hurd, a Republican from Grand Junction, and Gabe Evans, a Republican from Fort Lupton, ...

DATE: Mar 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Stand Up for Local First: A night of comedy, music and community

This year, Local First is hosting a new event to celebrate what makes our town so special: amazing local businesses, dedicated nonprofits and talented artists. Presented by Alpine Bank, Stan...

DATE: Mar 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local First

Celtic music speaks to history, entertains

The history is as important as the music, and the music is as important as the history. That history being of Western Europe, in particular Scotland and Ireland, a history that at times is c...

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Lunches with Negative Nellie a chore

DEAR ABBY: I recently reconnected with a colleague from work. We were friendly, but not really what I would call friends. We reconnected on social media and have had lunch a few times. The p...

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Husband abandons wife at single table

DEAR ABBY: My husband puts everyone first before me. An example: We were invited to his aunt Diana’s 50th wedding anniversary. His father was their best man but couldn’t make it because of i...

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

We need the public sector to provide goods and services unmet by the other two

A popular refrain these days is that the government should be run more like a business. Rarely do we hear what this means. In civics, students learn about the three branches of government – ...

DATE: Mar 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Father’s past being used as weapon

DEAR ABBY: I am a troubled older man. I was married with three children, but I drank too much. My wife and I divorced after 20 years of marriage. We were both flawed. I have been remarried a...

DATE: Mar 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.