Columnists - The Durango Herald

The curious and peculiar language of sport, an important part of our everyday lives

I used to begin a Sport Sociology class with the thought of aliens flying over Earth and seeing the numerous stadiums on Saturday and Sunday afternoons filled with 80,000 to 100,000 Earthlin...

DATE: Apr 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Happy Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week

This month, we celebrate Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week (April 13-19), a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who protect animals and promote public safety in our communiti...

DATE: Apr 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Congrats to Sam Kelly

Sam Kelly’s talent and stage presence helped him land his latest full-time gig. The Dolores raised saxophone player cut his teeth locally, playing in bands Elder Grown and Pants Party (among...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

LPEA’s independence comes into view

La Plata Electric Association is well on its way toward a new energy future that embraces the benefits of market competition. LPEA recently announced several key milestones as it lines up a ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

To protect Colorado families, Congress must protect clean energy credits

Costs are high everywhere these days, and skyrocketing energy bills are throwing a wrench in the finances of too many families in Colorado. We’re caught in the crosshairs of economic breakdo...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Expectant mom wants father out of picture

DEAR ABBY: My dad is a registered sex offender who has done time for his crimes against children. My mother has continued to have contact with him and has repeatedly chosen him over her own ...

DATE: Apr 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

How the food pyramid is sabotaging your weight and health

Are you working hard to lose weight and get healthy – but not seeing results? Well, listen up: It’s not your fault. The problem could be the old advice you’re still following. For years, the...

DATE: Apr 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

A grateful farewell to serving Durango, together we met challenges and accomplished a lot

After eight unforgettable years on Durango City Council, I step away at the end of a chapter shaped by defining moments, unprecedented challenges and meaningful progress for our community. I...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Tight state budget preserves Medicaid, education, health care, EMS funding

We have just 24 days until the end of session, and these things are moving fast at the Capitol. Gov. Jared Polis signed my first bill, allowing occupational therapists to prescribe durable m...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Grown godchildren don’t communicate as often

DEAR ABBY: My godchildren and I were always very close. They consider me literally their second mom. Until now, we were blessed with great communication. The oldest always sent me a warm Mot...

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Comedian brothers’ feud not funny

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are the parents of three grown sons. Our middle son (“Kurt,” age 29) has been in conflict with his younger brother (“Jared,” age 26) for more than a year. Kurt st...

DATE: Apr 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

You have the power to help our public lands

Here in the San Juan Mountains, we have an amazing community of public lands supporters from all walks of life. It’s part of what makes our corner of the world unique. It’s not for everyone,...

DATE: Apr 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land