Columnists

In Freddie Gray death, forensic medicine couldn’t answer critical questions

Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore state’s attorney, filed charges ranging from misconduct in office to “depraved heart” murder against six officers for…

October 5, 2016

Authentic Aging

Support end-of-life options, vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 106

None of us want to be confronted with this situation, for ourselves or for our loved ones. However, it’s very…

October 5, 2016

From our Congressman

Pro & Con: Ballot Issue 1A: Funding county roads and bridges

Safe and well-maintained roads and bridges are an essential component of our local infrastructure. Unfortunately, more of La Plata County’s…

October 4, 2016

From our Congressman

Pro & Con: Ballot Issue 1B: Funding a new airport terminal

Roger Zalneraitisdu1-i-syn Over the last four years, the La Plata Economic Development Alliance has met with nearly 150 businesses, from…

October 4, 2016

Action Line

Truck/light pole situation takes a turn for the worse

Durango Fire and Rescue Authority and the Durango Police Department investigate an accident in October 2013 involving a semitrailer that…

October 2, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: Hills alive with color for birthdays, anniversaries

The hillsides provide a colorful backdrop for locals’ birthdays and anniversaries this week, as seen here on the north side…

October 2, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Bill would give online reviewers more freedom

User-generated reviews on websites such as TripAdvisor.com and Yelp.com contain information from people who claim to have stayed at a…

October 1, 2016

From the Extension Office

Starting early can help you get your picky eater to eat healthy

Foods like Brussels sprouts usually aren’t favorites with kids, but there are things parents can do to help their children…

October 1, 2016

Creating Community

You may be surprised by how affordable health insurance can be

Popedu1-i-syn Changes in family size, income, tax credit opportunities and available health plans may have occurred in the last year,…

October 1, 2016

Serving Veterans

A helping hand for those who served their country

The La Plata County Veterans Service Office provides information and assistance to veterans and their families. There is a wide…

October 1, 2016

From our Congressman

A look at 1856 reminds us that past elections have also been messy

Besides being famous, he was daring, and not unlike today’s presidential candidates, deeply flawed. Frémont led four expeditions to the…

October 1, 2016

From our Congressman

County takes long view with taxpayer resources

With a growing population in our incorporated areas and out in the rural county, an increasing demand for services and…

October 1, 2016

From our Congressman

Headlines reflected area’s ties to the war

Young men regularly were going off to war either volunteering or being drafted. Rationing was a fact of life on…

October 1, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: Gold Star Weekend offers healing and comfort

Neighbors Columnist Despite the tragic death of Littleton resident Dutch Vandegrift, who was killed in a car crash, the Gold…

October 1, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: First harvest dinner pleases diners

At the Local First Harvest Dinner on Sept. 17, Eolus owner and chef Chris Crowl, front, and Ore House sous…

September 30, 2016

View from the Fort

Get your costumes ready for ‘Things that go BUMP’

Blaylockdu1-i-syn First up is an event I mentioned last month; Nancy O’Neill Breth and Lisa Campi Walters will perform “A…

September 29, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: Durango Heritage Celebration has Hollywood theme

The Grand Ball of the Durango Heritage Celebration in 2015 is a colorful and elegant event, and the 2016 feature,…

September 29, 2016

La Plata Health Watch

Hands-only CPR can save lives: Are you ready?

Engelndu1-i-syn What would you do? Do you know cardio-pulmonary resuscitation? Do you feel comfortable enough with your knowledge of CPR…

September 28, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: Endowment brings party to honors teachers

In those four decades, she influenced hundreds of lives, something I know because of stories from former students like Michelle…

September 28, 2016

Money Savvy

Make your financial success automatic

Without a system to manage your budget, you are forced to rely on willpower and self-discipline, which are like muscles…

September 27, 2016

Action Line

Is ice food?

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald <br><br>The International Packaged Ice Association assures Action Line that ice is indeed food.du1-i-syn After getting the cold,…

September 25, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: A celebration of 100 years

Ruby Lee Grannis, center, celebrated her 100th birthday recently with, from left, front row, her great-great-grandsons Gideon and Ezra Mrotzek,…

September 25, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Travel brochures’ small print can make a big difference

But a closer look at its catalogue suggests that one or two items are left out of the prominently displayed…

September 24, 2016

On Real Estate

It’s important to come home to a great landing

Erin Whitedu1-i-syn Why, you ask? Well, quite a few reasons, and it’s not just the free champagne and hor d’oeuvres…

September 24, 2016