Columnists

You call that art

There’s nothing hallowed about the 31st of Oct.

Both events are local Halloween traditions, but both have come and gone this year with Halloween still days away. To…

Treasure Hunter

A final bid for gold among the many wonders of Yellowstone

He decides to steal it back with the intention of taking it to a museum. But as you may remember,…

Mouths to Feed

When cooking with flowers, a little bit goes a long way

But what do I do with all of these things? Now I know why they were pushed to the dark…

The Travel Troubleshooter

Task force busts airlines for failing to follow rules

Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation dispatched plainclothes investigators to a dozen American airports under the code name “Task…

Outdoors... More or Less

Former ballerina keeps dancing on bicycle pedals

No kidding. Shannon Gibson of Durango youve probably seen her at Bread or Bakers Bridge or somewhere about town…

Action Line

Action Line: Highway ‘pot garden’ plan get nipped at the bud

The Arc of History is cut from its base by city of Durango crews as it’s removed from the U.S.…

Community Voices

Different choice, different result

Obama has orchestrated the most divisive political and cultural environment since the 1960s.

Evolving Families

Turn off your television, computers and go outside and play!

Children today spend an average of seven hours a day viewing screens. Research has been, and continues to be done,…

Capitol Report

Government can learn from local nonprofit groups

On a trip to Montrose, I visited a woodshop run by Community Options Inc., a private, nonprofit with services for…

Techno Buddy

Accessories vastly improve the tech experience

He knew accessories can make a huge difference at a small price. And thats true whether were talking about the…

Word from Afar

Through French eyes, U.S. looms large in every way

After a year in France, Durango High School student Erin Neale learned how much influence the United States has on…

GeoQuiz

Today’s GeoQuiz buzzword: Bee

Herald Features Editor In what country would you find the Tungurahua volcano? If you answered Ecuador, without reading or accidentally…

You are What You Eat

Make sure good nutrition supports your long life

The fastest growing age group is the older than 85 sector. Since 1950, their numbers have increased sevenfold. Life expectancy…

Writers on the Range

Enlist ranchers in fight against climate change

The carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere has risen to 390 parts per million 40 ppm above what many…

On Science

Feeding the world poses new, different challenges

Providing for future energy needs has received the most attention, but world undernourishment may be just as pressing, and not…

My Turn

The amazing adventures of Eugene Bullard

In 1940 as the Germans advanced on Paris, Eugene Bullard, a black man, walked toward the front lugging a knapsack…

Neighbors

Neighbors: Durango Friends of the Arts’ fundraiser a success

That was obvious at DFA’s annual Fall Luncheon and Silent Auction held mid-October at the Strater Hotel. With the theme…

The Good News

Phish postpones Peace Ride? That’s pfunny

“We just found out that we will have to move the dates of the Peace Ride because of a Phish…

Meet the Farmer

Growing season comes to a close with thoughts on local farmers

This is just a snapshot, from one angle, of what is most certainly a larger picture of agriculture in the…

Student Aide

Coldest place in the solar system? Right nearby

Astronomers: It's on the moon

Neighbors

Neighbors: Ernestine Brewer hits century mark

Ernestine Brewer, who officially became a centenarian Thursday, celebrated her 100th birthday in style with three parties, including this one…