The Travel Troubleshooter Travelers, get ready to be your own advocates The incoming presidential administration has signaled that it intends to undo a wide range of federal regulations, many of which… January 22, 2017
View from the Center DAC welcomes new artistic forms of expression Sotoskydu1-i-syn Some people think that performance artists are just “a bunch of weirdoes who love to get naked and scream… January 21, 2017
Creating Community Volunteering good for community and volunteers I heard an interesting tidbit: 12.5 percent of Americans resolved to volunteer for a charity in 2017 (source unknown). Although… January 21, 2017
On Real Estate Home ownership is out-of-reach for many Experts expect the upward trend to continue, which will push some potential homebuyers out of the market or require them… January 20, 2017
Froma Harrop Boycotts can be considered a form of speech du1-i-syn Liberals have organized a campaign to boycott Simon & Schuster over its planned publication of a book by alt-right… January 20, 2017
From the Extension Office 4-H teaches young people the skills of citizenship This is done in a variety of ways. We develop skills for members to intelligently participate in group decision-making; provide… January 19, 2017
Snowsports Tips From Tex Skiing and riding in variable snow conditions Osborndu1-i-syn This week, we seem to be entering that thaw/freeze cycle where the ungroomed runs are crazy hard and fast… January 18, 2017
Thinking Green Hope doesn’t create change, action does Here’s an odd thought: What if President Trump is exactly what America needs? How, you may ask, can a man… January 18, 2017
What's Up Downtown BID will miss Bob Allen’s experience, knowledge I joined BID in January 2013, so I have had the pleasure of working with Allen for the past four… January 17, 2017
Robert Samuelson True verdict on Obama administration years away du1-i-syn The significance of Obama will depend heavily on events that have not yet happened (for starters, the fate of… January 16, 2017
Action Line The rain in vain stays mainly in the lanes A La Plata County snowplow spreads gravel on an ice-covered County Road 125 south of Durango last Monday. One Action… January 15, 2017
From our Congressman A fond farewell to a smart, kind, talented editor Bill will enter so-called retirement this month, and I’m sorry to witness that transition. As an editorial writer, Bill is… January 15, 2017
From our Congressman Zero Suicide program aids community suicide-prevention efforts Suicide prevention is a community effort that includes new Zero Suicide program January 15, 2017
From our Congressman Teen suicide is real, it’s among us. Let’s talk and act! Suicide touches us all, especially in small, close-knit communities like Durango. It seems we either know a family or know… January 15, 2017
From our Congressman Consensus may be emerging on mental health Romanoffdu1-i-syn Not so fast. While the presidential race proved to be one of the most divisive in recent memory, a… January 15, 2017
Population Matters Practice the fine art of speaking truth to power “Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front” by Wendell Berry (Used with permission) Love the quick profit, the annual raise /… January 15, 2017
The Travel Troubleshooter Cuba is high on this year’s must-see travel lists A classic American car passes the Francisco Blanco tobacco farm in the province of Pinar del Rio, Cuba.Associate Press file… January 15, 2017
From the Humane Society You can help your dog avoid carsickness, enjoy rides During the holidays, we all seem to do a lot of driving. For those of us who can bring our… January 14, 2017
View from the Fort New year means plenty of shows on tap at FLC Blaylockdu1-i-syn At 3 p.m. Sunday, come to Roshong Recital Hall to hear some really wonderful music presented by M. Brent… January 13, 2017
From our Congressman Bill Roberts is (finally) retiring! join in celebration of his service to the Herald and our community January 13, 2017
From our Congressman Bill’s contributions to our community countless du1-i-syn Long before and well after he developed his lifelong habit of pushing boundaries, Bill endured tribulations from Ohio to… January 13, 2017
Durango Nature Studies Leaf-cutter ants set the standard for hard work leaf-cutting antsdu1-i-syn I celebrated my 50th birthday over the holidays, and leading up to it, I had a long list… January 12, 2017
What's up in Durango Skies Keep your feet warm while gazing at Orion, comet I didn’t know Durango had a monsoon season in January, but that is certainly what it has felt like for… January 12, 2017
From our Congressman Closing out a working life’s privileged second half du1-i-syn I have also met and grown to know a number of good people. Through them, and the paper, I… January 12, 2017