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Lose weight naturally by unlocking your body’s GLP-1 superpower

You’ve likely heard the hype around Ozempic and Wegovy – weight loss drugs that have taken the world by storm. These medications mimic a gut hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), k...

DATE: May 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Strength in Well-being

How many miles to the top of Coal Bank?

Dear Action Line, As we cyclists struggle up the grade to Coal Bank Pass, we encounter a sign that reads “Coal Bank Pass Summit 4 Miles.” By my observation, it’s only 3.71 miles to ...

DATE: May 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Husband’s mom not wanted in picture

DEAR ABBY: I have a full-time job and am in pretty good health. I have one son, “Brian,” who is married and has three children. My problem is that my son is often rude to me. I was a single ...

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Kelly: College basketball’s transfer portal is double-edged sword; look at FLC last season

Skyhawks men’s basketball had strong season while women struggled

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

120 days, 733 bills later, it’s good to be home and an honor to serve

The first regular session of the 75th Colorado General Assembly concluded on May 7 after our constitutionally limited 120 days. We actually completed our legislative work several hours befor...

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

EMS week recognizes the dedicated spirit of providers, mental health and funding challenges

Dialing 911 in a medical emergency is not something people expect to do, but when they do, they have expectations from a system largely unknown to them. People want and expect high quality, ...

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Democrats are invoking the ‘Rule of Law’ selectively and hypocritically

The continuous outrage against Donald Trump is fascinating to watch. A friend of mine who is a nationally prominent psychologist (and a liberal) told me that we’re watching true mass-hysteri...

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Do you want a ‘Save A Shelter Pet’ license plate too?

I recently bought a “Save A Shelter Pet” license plate. I was curious about what impact it actually has on pets in Colorado and La Plata County. Here is what I found out. Funds from the “Sav...

DATE: May 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: From the Humane Society

Teen endures stepmom’s harsh treatment

DEAR ABBY: My dear friend, “Sandra,” is married with two children. She and her husband have a 4-year-old son together and another son from her husband’s first marriage who is 14. The 14-year...

DATE: May 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

One should – and here is how to – sip single malt Scotch

The Scots are a practical and direct people. They spell whisky without an “e.” The “e” takes up ink and space and is quite simply unnecessary. I was the designated driver for my friends all ...

DATE: May 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Resilient, not broken: A public school year worth celebrating

We often hear that schools are in crisis. But here’s what I see: students who adapt, teachers who show up every day with heart and a community that continues to believe in the power of publi...

DATE: May 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Canyons of the Ancients celebrates 25 years

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Encompassing 178,000 acres of public land west of Cortez, the Monument was created on ...

DATE: May 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday