Columnists

Knowing where to give your charity dollars can be tough task

Step one is easy – follow your heart. Give to a cause that matters to you. Step two is harder…

October 24, 2015

Redefining what it means to give back

Harry Steinberg I have a problem with how Durango and our humanity as a whole views community service. Court-ordered community…

October 24, 2015

From our Congressman

Should Democrats dump Jefferson and Jackson?

Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald The extreme informality and lack of transparency of the decision process was, well, transparent: “The Executive Committee…

October 24, 2015

Population Matters

Population poetry provides material for meditation

Working Upstream by Karen I. Shragg Tick Tick Tick Every second, the sound Of new passengers Added to the spaceship…

October 24, 2015

Murder Ink

Blindsided by the ingenious ‘Rubbernecker’

Bauer’s book is one of the best ever to be reviewed in this space

October 22, 2015

Adventures in Motherhood

Everyday offers an opportunity to live our values

But it’s October, and things are happening outside that we just can’t miss. The sun – already tightening its daily…

October 21, 2015

Neighbors

New Face supports the arts elegantly

Members of the New Face Productions committee Diane Welle, Carol Salomon, Phyllis Max, Chairwoman Regina Hogan, Deb Wright and Sandra…

October 20, 2015

Money Savvy

While at work, make play part of every day

In fact, play is a crucial ingredient to success at work, says Dr. Stuart Brown, author of Play: How it…

October 20, 2015

Action Line

Time is of the essence for Durango High School track team, food trucks

Chef Michel Poumay’s crepes wagon, home to Crepes Etc., only appears to be a mobile food kitchen. It’s a fully…

October 18, 2015

On Real Estate

Survey says several different land surveys available

A fence in the above quotes suggest a defined property line and agreed ownership. In real estate, we lay claim…

October 17, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

How you can gauge sincerity of an apology

“It shook and rattled literally from start to finish of the cruise,” he says. When he complained about the noise…

October 17, 2015

From our Congressman

Project-based learning requires engagement, courage, fun

Take a minute. Close your eyes. Picture it. Let me make a few guesses about what you saw: You were…

October 17, 2015

From our Congressman

‘Yes’ on Ballot Question 2B

Increased debt is needed to upgrade wastewater treatment plant

October 17, 2015

From our Congressman

Sharing insights with a young democracy

As chairwoman of the Colorado health insurance exchange oversight committee and as a member of the wildfire matters committee, I’ve…

October 17, 2015

From our Congressman

Tell the city to move the sewer plant: ‘No’ on 2B

So my question is: Why was there no foresight to envision moving the wastewater plant when the city’s comprehensive plan…

October 17, 2015

From our Congressman

Terrorists

Concern about bringing Guantanamo prisoners to Colorado is overwrought

October 15, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Hi-Beams have the honky-tonk hustle down

A long-time member of the Front Range music scene, the Boulder resident started playing in bluegrass and newgrass bands in…

October 15, 2015

Culture Gulch

Really, this requiem was marvelous

Answer: It’s not easy, and that’s the theme of this column. The concert in question is last weekend’s “The Dream…

October 15, 2015

View from the Center

In Durango, arts education never gets old

Zach Harrison, 7, son of Rachel and Jay Harrison, is one of the many youths who have taken music lessons…

October 15, 2015

From the Extension Office

4-H projects develop character, skills: Enroll now

All enrollments for 4-H club members, leaders and volunteers will be done online at https://colorado.4honline.com. This is a new requirement…

October 14, 2015

Get Growing

Imbibe in bulbs’ color and history

By Melanie Palmer Fall gardening chores are not complete without planting spring-blooming bulbs. I always look forward to adding to…

October 14, 2015

Thinking Green

Rabble-rousing can inspire us to make change

Sordid intra-party politics playing out in broad daylight, now that’s a writer’s ticket. And yet, I’ll pass. At the risk…

October 14, 2015

Neighbors

Shanta holds a different kind of fundraiser

One of Shanta Foundation’s core philosophies is that they help Pa-o villagers in Myanmar help themselves. Villagers at one of…

October 13, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Dynamics of legalized pot make it unlikely fodder for tourism marketing

In 2013, voters approved Proposition AA which allowed the state to collect excise and sales tax on marijuana. In 2014-2015…

October 13, 2015