Columnists

Dems and the DA

party arrived at the right answer even if it was by the wrong process

March 14, 2016

Health care takes center stage at Capitol

Unfortunately, my biomass electricity generation bill that included a provision for the production of carbon-negative biochar was killed by Democrats…

March 14, 2016

On Real Estate

Five home repairs you should do before spring arrives

Here’s a list of suggested items to check as the winter season comes to an end: Rain gutters. Oftentimes, after…

March 12, 2016

Creating Community

All people have weaknesses, but they don’t define who we are

Because you are probably wondering, yes, I’ve had this affliction all my life. We aren’t sure if it’s genetic (neither…

March 12, 2016

Creating Community

Annual all-volunteer fair will help you take charge of your health

Stein Did your New Year’s resolution to take better care of yourself, eat better, get more sleep or start to…

March 12, 2016

From our Congressman

Slavery a key factor in Civil War

The whole problem of holding the country together fell to Abraham Lincoln, and he did say that if by freeing…

March 12, 2016

From our Congressman

Isgar was a statesman with big heart

After all, we thought that if the big guy from Southwest Colorado was knuckling under to the intense stress at…

March 12, 2016

From our Congressman

Elevating higher education

commission works to better outcomes for Colorado’s students

March 12, 2016

From our Congressman

Mediation is an effective way to address disputes

Johnson During the course of litigation, many people are ordered by a court to participate in mediation. However, the outcome…

March 12, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Air passengers bug each other in so many ways

Consider the in-flight reading light, which seems like the last thing anyone would fight about on a plane. Yet in…

March 11, 2016

Columnists

A closer look at Durango Fire’s Operations Division

Black The Operations Division covers all aspects of call response, including: EMS, structure fire response, wildland calls, volunteers, technical rescue,…

March 11, 2016

Culture Gulch

Exhibit is astute political commentary laced with outrage

British culture critic Jonathan Jones wrote that last week in his column in The Guardian. Jones pointedly asked contemporary artists…

March 10, 2016

On the Run

‘Double Dirty Thirty’ benefit race comes to Durango

“I kept looking for what I thought would make a great course, mostly a single-track loop with spectacular scenery.” she…

March 10, 2016

Gulliford's Travels

Josie Bassett: As wild as the frontier

She lived a lonely life between Colorado and Utah, built her own log cabin in what is now Dinosaur National…

March 9, 2016

Durango Nature Studies

Students building knowledge as field scientists

It’s easy to think that the concept is meant mostly for primary school students being taught to learn and explore…

March 9, 2016

What's up in Durango Skies

Inside Gemini you’ll find rich field of stars

To be consistent with my previous March columns, you will have to hear me complain about daylight saving time. Consider…

March 9, 2016

From our Congressman

Colorado agricultural icons’ legacies live on

Although Jim was a devout Democrat, in his eyes, there were no Democrat or Republican issues when it came down…

March 9, 2016

Durango School News

District working hard to solve budget puzzle

While the school board certainly has opportunities to turn to voters for more revenues, board members want to ensure that…

March 8, 2016

Neighbors

Fun and fundraising for arts

Kicking is almost literal in the sense that two Zumba outings led by Karyn Gabaldon and Susie Ammann were the…

March 8, 2016

Action Line

Mystery gas line, winter’s onset lead to rout of route

You can tell it’s spring. People start noticing the lovely blooming crocus, the joyfully singing birds, the enticing warm days…

March 6, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Don’t be fooled by ‘resort fees’ at next hotel stay

Last year, 744 properties in the United States added these fees to their guests’ final bills, an astonishing 25 percent…

March 5, 2016

From our Congressman

How to spend the money?

& Rec board strives for fair, open, transparent process

March 5, 2016

From our Congressman

War felt in all aspects of life, even baseball

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald – DURANGO, CO- 3-2-16- Frank Viehmann Some Americans thought, for example, that baseball should be canceled during…

March 5, 2016

From our Congressman

Tell Sen. Bennet to stay strong, reject DARK Act

Meadows It’s not a particularly well-kept secret that Colorado boasts beautiful mountains, kind and educated people and an incredible local…

March 5, 2016