From our Congressman Do’s and don’ts of world’s most downloaded game Savastanodu1-i-syn It may not seem like it, but this downloadable game has interesting and lasting implications in the way kids,… August 13, 2016
From our Congressman Mountain biking would violate the boundaries crucial to the values wilderness preserves Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald The wilderness idea began at Trappers Lake near Meeker, where in the summer of 1918, Arthur Carhart… August 13, 2016
On the Run Mountain Marmot: A steep and scenic Purgatory trail race The Mountain Marmot Trail Race will give runners a rare opportunity to experience the back-country trails at Purgatory Resort without… August 11, 2016
View from the Fort It’s time to start gearing up for the new school year Blaylockdu1-i-syn I want to let you know about a group that has helped bring musical artists to the area for… August 11, 2016
The Travel Troubleshooter Frequent-flier programs could face tighter rules – if you speak up Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General released a long-awaited audit report on airline loyalty… August 10, 2016
Gulliford's Travels Pioneers of La Plata County: Aspass family settled in 1870s Over the next 140 years, family members moved across the county. One son founded the town of Ignacio. Another son… August 10, 2016
What's up in Durango Skies Meteorology station coming to the Old Fort; catch the Perseids This column is called What’s Up in Durango Skies, and in case you haven’t noticed, the last couple of weeks… August 10, 2016
Durango Nature Studies Horned worm transforms into striking hummingbird moth As fleshy and destructive as horned worms may be at the caterpillar stage, they turn into hummingbird (or sphinx) moths.… August 10, 2016
Clubhouse Porch Furyk’s 58 a great segue into Olympics Oh, Jim Furyk shot a 58 for 18 holes at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut last… August 10, 2016
From our Congressman Reactions to ideas to bring Animas water the Dryside understandable Both describe our reaction to news that the Southwestern Water Conservation District is considering three proposals to pump Animas River… August 9, 2016
A Take on Tourism Tourism and others approaching a fork in the road Bob Kunkeldu1-i-syn It works like this in Durango: The overnight visitor pays, the lodging community collects, the local municipalities fund,… August 9, 2016
Neighbors Scouting in summer ‘Leave no Trace’ In July, just before the monsoons hit, the Scouts of Troop 501 hiked from Little Molas Lake to Coal Bank… August 9, 2016
From our Congressman Rio games: Forget the problems and cheer excellence The games in Rio were overshadowed by the usual worries over construction schedules, and whether athletes and spectators would be… August 8, 2016
Action Line Offer to purchase Arc might hit a steel wall The Arc of History at the intersection of U.S. highways 550 and 160 in Durango will be decommissioned after it… August 7, 2016
From the Extension Office From the extension office Ripe or not? Here’s how to pick the best produce August 6, 2016
The Travel Troubleshooter Travel sites hiding cheapest rates for hotels “Honestly, if there aren’t pictures, I don’t even begin to consider it,” said Compo-Martin, a retired teacher who lives in… August 6, 2016
Flies & Lies Hugs can be good; fishermen can do better It’s called www.huganangler.com. If you get television from Denver, you may have seen their spots. I believe we need a… August 6, 2016
From our Congressman War affected every aspect of daily life ••• Durango Weekly Herald, February 18, 1943 Committee approves deferment priority bill for fathers New United States army formed in… August 6, 2016
From our Congressman Gold King Mine spill: How we can all become better citizen-scientists There are many people looking at it with different lenses and contributing to a better plan for mine cleanup and… August 6, 2016
From our Congressman Tipton putting industry ahead of public Is Rep. Scott Tipton being influenced by the gas and oil industry to make such a blatant and careless error?… August 6, 2016
From our Congressman Budgeting process means looking ahead to 2017 I wanted to give some updates about what we are hearing, and what we are doing as commissioners. First, though,… August 6, 2016
From our Congressman One year later, the EPA still must do more Cory Gardnerdu1-i-syn That’s why I remain committed to seeing that the EPA is held fully accountable for its actions and… August 6, 2016
Serving Veterans Veterans Stand Down is a hand up, not a hand out The La Plata County Veterans Service Office provides information and assistance to veterans and their families. There is a wide… August 6, 2016
From the Extension Office 4-H members to star at the La Plata County Fair On Saturday, the public can attend the 4-H Horse Show and the open class American Rabbit Breeders Association show. These… August 3, 2016