Columnists

Walls of time, wonders: Dominguez and Escalante canyons

History, geology tell old tales in these Colorado desert canyons

January 11, 2017

An introduction to snowsports ‘Tips from Tex’

Osborndu1-i-syn Since then, I’ve received certifications in all disciplines, including alpine skiing, telemark skiing, snowboarding and snowbiking. During the next…

January 11, 2017

Flies & Lies

Redfish, oysters and old guys

The group, having read my last column, thought it would be a good idea to take a three-day fly fishing…

January 11, 2017

Money Savvy

Control your money; reclaim your dreams

But life hasn’t always been that way for me. In 2007, my wife and I were drowning in debt. Our…

January 10, 2017

Durango School News

Safety comes first when our roads turn slick

While I had another topic for this week’s column, I thought it best to cover the weather procedures used in…

January 10, 2017

Robert Samuelson

Trump’s job ‘jawboning’ is politics, not economics

du1-i-syn WASHINGTON — Jawboning is back in style, courtesy of Donald J. Trump. Those with long memories will recall that…

January 9, 2017

Action Line

Like everything else, inbox needs yearly deep cleaning

Sock drawers are organized and dust bunnies get dispatched from under the bed. Vehicles receive cursory if not futile sprucing,…

January 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Do not ‘repeal’ health coverage without replacing it

Indeed, a Kaiser Health Tracking Poll conducted after the election shows at least 75 percent of respondents support the ability…

January 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Parting thoughts on a troubling issue important to the future of Colorado

Browndu1-i-syn Prisons and youth detention homes are very expensive to manage and maintain. I had the opportunity during the summer…

January 8, 2017

From our Congressman

Recognizing the importance of outdoor recreation

du1-i-syn This past year, I worked with my colleagues from both parties to see my Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Economic…

January 8, 2017

From our Congressman

GOP spins out on its first lap

du1-i-syn For 10 years, Republicans have waited for their chance to govern, and finally the voters handed them the car…

January 8, 2017

From our Congressman

A new symbol of Fort Lewis’ commitment

Geosciences, Physics and Engineering Hall reflects STEM interest

January 8, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Guest surveys count; fill out those comment cards

“I found a wet towel and someone’s hairbrush under the bed,” she recalls. “I noted it on the survey.” A…

January 8, 2017

Creating Community

Local community rallies in wake of recent hate crime

Overnight, someone spray-painted messages on the accessible van we use to transport people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to appointments,…

January 7, 2017

Froma Harrop

The people saved the ethics office, not the tweets

du1-i-syn You could almost hear the wheels turn: Lobbyists are hot to gut regulations and steer taxpayer money into their…

January 6, 2017

Authentic Aging

From wisdom to gratitude, aging has positive aspects

I walked on and realized that these were words of aging and experience from women who have been around for…

January 5, 2017

From the Extension Office

In dark of winter, I’m dreaming about seasons, possibilities ahead

Because Camus was a philosopher, I can only assume that there were multiple layers to that line, but perhaps, he…

January 5, 2017

Coroner's Report

Where’s the line between accident and criminality?

A 14-month-old was found dead at home. A burn on the leg was covered by gauze held in place by…

January 4, 2017

A Take on Tourism

In uncertain times, just go with what you know

du1-i-syn Frankly, if there was ever a time not to try to make sense of last year or predict what…

January 3, 2017

Robert Samuelson

Trying to understand the new world order in 2017

du1-i-syn WASHINGTON — One insistent question that will shape 2017 is whether we’re witnessing the gradual decay of the post-World…

January 2, 2017

Action Line

Should the Bridge to Nowhere get a new name?

Action Line suggests a Name The Bridge to Nowhere contest now that the bridge actually goes somehwhere.Durango Herald file Whenever…

January 1, 2017

Duane Smith

Local news tracked effects of the war on the fledgling Fort Lewis Junior College

du1-i-syn The following reports and news items in The Herald-Democrat reflect the times. From 1942: It is very difficult to…

January 1, 2017

From our Congressman

Nahodishgish: A place to be left alone

Terry Tempest Williamsdu1-i-syn On Wednesday, President Barack Obama established the Bears Ears National Monument. Not only is this a beautiful…

January 1, 2017

From our Congressman

Budget reflects county values, a daunting future

du1-i-syn 2017 priorities Each year, before examining the revenues and expenditures for the year to come, the commissioners establish priorities…

January 1, 2017