Action Line On U.S. Highway 550: Blinking light offers coded safety message If the warning lights did indeed spell “wolf” in Morse Code, traffic would likely come to a standstill, as motorists… October 16, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: Women who broke criminal justice barriers reminisce Enjoying their reunion and tour around the Southwest with a stop in Telluride are, from left, Pam Withrow, Luella Burke,… October 16, 2016
The Travel Troubleshooter Confusing fees can take a toll on car renters When he crossed the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in Northern California, James Kaiser expected Avis to bill him for the $5… October 15, 2016
Creating Community Local Wellness Center groups support people’s overall health The advocate examines the woman’s favorite brand of cereal and points out the added grams of sugar on the label.… October 15, 2016
Columnists From the Humane Society Help protect your dog from potentially fatal parvovirus So why do certain animals get the infection? The most important factors seem to be the experience that the dog’s… October 15, 2016
From our Congressman Athletes share their love of open spaces Jerry McBride, Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald photo illustration<br><br>Durango’s Howard Grotts, a 2016 Olympian, rides on Rim Trail on Friday a trail… October 15, 2016
From our Congressman It is important to respect political opinions Caroline Knightdu1-i-syn As with any election year, people on both sides react with instant hostility toward anyone who disagrees with… October 15, 2016
From our Congressman Nurturing development of executive functioning From a neurological perspective, there are two areas of the brain: the subcortex and the cerebral cortex. The subcortex (brainstem,… October 15, 2016
From our Congressman Proposition 106: Access to medical aid in dying Fortunately, Colorado voters have the opportunity to approve Proposition 106, the End-of-Life Options Act (ELOA), after it was twice rejected… October 13, 2016
On the Run Embracing down-time, a runner’s challenge Over the years, I have learned how to balance my running with other activities to remain injury free and to… October 13, 2016
Gulliford's Travels All in family: A century of selling groceries in Georgetown Original bins, shelving and tea canisters were installed in the new brick building a decade later. Relatives of the family… October 12, 2016
Durango Nature Studies Vampire bats not out to suck your blood As youngsters all over Durango painstakingly design their vampire costumes and bring home artwork from school depicting pumpkins, cats and… October 12, 2016
What's up in Durango Skies New telescope users can look for these night-sky targets One of my favorite activities is to introduce new telescope users to the wide variety of objects that are visible… October 12, 2016
From our Congressman Pro & Con: Amendment 72: Raising state taxes on cigarettes Colorado voters have an opportunity to positively affect the health of Colorado’s kids by voting “yes” on Amendment 72, which… October 11, 2016
From our Congressman Pro & Con: Amendment 69: Creation of ColoradoCare ColoradoCare is a universal health care payment system that will pay the medical expenses of all of the residents of… October 11, 2016
A Take on Tourism Marketing helps make Durango a destination du1-i-syn So without ever visiting Durango, people form an initial positive image in their mind about the community and the… October 11, 2016
Durango School News Parents being urged to weigh in on proposals for new graduation requirements Many of us operated under the system of logging seat time and amassing credits that didn’t measure the readiness of… October 11, 2016
From our Congressman Pro & Con: Amendment 70: raising the minimum wage If passed, Amendment 70 will increase the Colorado minimum wage from the current $8.31 per hour to $12 per hour… October 10, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: Museum fundraiser has menu from the past Neal Drysdale, co-owner and chef at the Fifth Street Eatery, discusses the details of what he’s preparing for the Culinary… October 10, 2016
From our Congressman Pro & Con: Amendment 71: Changing the state Constitution On Nov. 8, Colorado citizens will have the opportunity to decide whether they support the “Raise the Bar” initiative, Amendment… October 10, 2016
Neighbors Locals are cutting cake this week for their celebrations du1-i-syn Neighbors Columnist Celebrating the fact that the election is finally entering its final month as well as marking their… October 9, 2016
Neighbors Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold the ultimate getaway party McNickledu1-i-syn Neighbors Columnist One of the coolest additions to Durango’s fundraising schedule returns next weekend for its second outing. The… October 9, 2016
Creating Community The right to vote belongs to all citizens in this country There’s no such thing as second class citizenship. That’s like telling me you can be a little bit pregnant –… October 8, 2016
Columnists Local home sales solid so far in 2016 This compares to the great recession when a low of 561 homes sold in 2009, and there were six years… October 8, 2016