I’ve heard talk of safety issues, health issues, vehicle-maintenance issues, quality-of-life priorities. As opposed to a previous writer who lives “off of County Road 502,” I live on County Road…
This caption is factually inaccurate. The city played a major role in the capital campaign that enabled DAC to assume the 802 E. Second Avenue facility in 1997, however, it…
After all, “the Lord God formed man out of … dust … and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.” (Gen. 2:4). Could the breath of life not be…
In 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea. The United States immediately came to the aid of the South Koreans. Reserves and National Guard units in the U.S. were mobilized and…
The Durango Botanical Society’s mission is to educate the public about the use of water-wise planting materials that are the most appropriate for our area. The Demonstration Garden behind the…
As the school year ends in Durango, it would be wonderful if the principal would organize a student cleanup on the last day. Perhaps the other schools have the same…
Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or political decision, these are our men and women who…
On May 19, the city issued a Certificate of Occupancy for our new home. The next day I went to the Finance Department to open a utility account. I told…
If you care to consider a different perspective, I would like to share a few resources that may offer a different perspective: Everyday Bias, by Howard J. Ross; What White…
The sidewalks are filthy and storefronts don’t seem much better shape. It seems available benches and doorways are occupied by street people and beggars looking for some sort of handout.…
A true supporter of the co-op would let the past lie, and move on along with the members, staff and board. With five new board members (Routledge ran but was…
From aluminum tubes to yellow cake to Saddam Hussein’s alleged ties to al-Qaida and mushroom-cloud fearmongering, the Bush-Cheney lies were on full display in 2003 and cannot be expunged from…
Then, tucked away in Section B is an article that speaks to the need for greater, and supposedly better (hah!), government interference and ever-more drilling restrictions and the horrors of…
The Animas River usually peaks (maximum flow rate) in the first week of June. Lately, it has been much earlier because of the warm weather and low snowpack in the…
First myth: A campaign of fear and misinformation was waged against the DNF board, disrupting public dialog between owner-members and halting the democratic cooperative process. This regards their shocking August…
As recently as 2012, the LPCHS Thrift Store was grossing more than $1 million a year. In July 2014, the board of directors hired a new thrift-store director. This person…
Recently, there have been letters and stories in the Herald insinuating that state Sen. Ellen Roberts’ recent voting record reflects her interest in pursuing higher office. I have known Ellen…
I hope more Colorado counties will promptly join suit with their support and send a strong message to our state senators and representatives that the mischief created by a small,…
All three commissioners, representing members from both major political parties, voted in favor. This resolution was made necessary by ongoing efforts by some to transfer our federal lands into state…
Recently, I closed my office for two days while we analyzed our current process and came up with solutions on how we could eliminate waste. First, we changed our definition…
As a society, we take more pity on our animals than on our own species. With tender kindness, we euthanize family pets yet demand that fellow humans suffer prolonged tortures…
While there is no doubt the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force made significant contributions to the war effort, enlisted Marines bore a disproportionate share of casualties. Of the total…
What’s up with the parenting in these rioting communities? Statically, 73 percent of fathers in poor families are not available to their children. “Mother of The Year,” seen smacking her…
I went downtown recently, grabbed a grass burger and walked to the train station. As I glanced across the street, I saw a disheveled, long-bearded man sitting on a bench…
I have compassion for those who fall on hard times and need support to get going again. The difference that I believe is grating for some people is when you…
I visited China and North Vietnam in 2003 with a very small tourist group, mostly from Durango. Our guide in Hanoi, who spoke perfect English and had a degree in…
Let’s hope that there are not too many injuries and deaths that happen on our roads between the third and fourth offense. Road slaughter should not be an included option…
Jesse Denier, our youth director, and I spent much of Wednesday at Miller Middle School with students and staff. I also spent time Thursday at Riverview Elementary School. It is…
