Columnists - The Durango Herald

Bullings driven by curiosity, passion

Wellington Bullings knew from the get-go she wanted to be a singer. Most kids “sing” when they are little, whether putting nonsensical phrases to melodies or doing their best to bang out wha...

DATE: Oct 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Boyfriend less than thrilled with adviser

DEAR ABBY: My longtime girlfriend has male friends who visit her during the day while I am gone for about a week each month. I know them, they are interesting people, and I’m OK with that. S...

DATE: Oct 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Four benefits of eating at home

Dining out can be a lifesaver, but doing it too often will likely lead to making a healthy lifestyle more challenging. I’m not saying it’s impossible, it just makes it more difficult. If you...

DATE: Oct 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

Action Line, always thinking polytransportationally

Dear Action Line: So, the new sculpture at the 32nd Street bridge might as well have been put in a hole. When driving east on 32nd it’s invisible. And when coming west down 32nd, don’t b...

DATE: Oct 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Son turns away from family

DEAR ABBY: I’m writing because I need some guidance. My 21-year-old son, “Dennis,” is involved with a young woman he met in college. She is physically, verbally and emotionally abusive to hi...

DATE: Oct 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

ORA plays debut show

Durango has a new rock band, but its members have knocked around the local music scene for years. A band made up of players who have had homegrown projects in their own right for decades, O...

DATE: Oct 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Recovering addict believes present is ruined

DEAR ABBY: I am in my 60s, single and childless. I was raised by parents who had issues, and I did not have a nurturing childhood. As a result, for decades I had a chaotic life and turned to...

DATE: Oct 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

‘Independent choice’

The Durango Herald wrote that I’m the “wildcard,” a moniker proudly worn. Despite independents comprising 49% of local voters, ours is the first campaign for county commissioner matched ...

DATE: Oct 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

‘Know complex issues’

I was honored to be elected commissioner four years ago, my first political office. I am engaged in the hard work needed to improve the lives, health and safety of our residents. I have expl...

DATE: Oct 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

‘Proven problem solver’

I love La Plata County and feel very blessed to have called it home for over 60 years. Janelle and I both grew up here, raised our family here and owned three successful businesses with hund...

DATE: Oct 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Taking right and wrong off the table

In the bakery department of a grocery store last week, a woman walked up to select a freshly baked cookie from the mouth-watering selection of items. She whispered to me conspiratorially, “I...

DATE: Oct 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Nourishing Morsels

Tap into your ‘built in’ stress-reducing system

Halloween is just a few short weeks away, and this marks the official kick-off of the 2022 holiday season. For many, just thinking about the holidays can bring about a mix of excitement and ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Healing Nutrition

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.