Columnists

‘They’ll be riding … so look out for those beauties’

So around 1985, at a neighborhood garage sale, I found a 45 RPM record (for those of you who are…

August 5, 2015

Even in golf, there’s still an app for that, whatever that is

There is the square-to-square, or as I call it nerd-to-nerd, which comes with a handy pocket pen holder (just kidding-it…

August 5, 2015

Columnists

Curtain falls on Music in the Mountains

And then, just when a bit of festival fatigue is setting in, the final weekend arrives, along with the sadness…

August 4, 2015

Neighbors

Former contest winner at Juilliard

winner of prestigious scholarship

August 3, 2015

Action Line

You gotta keep an eye on webcams and vagrant parking pluggers

Cameras are everywhere, and “they” are watching you all the time. By “they,” we mean the CIA, the FBI, Chinese…

August 2, 2015

Creating Community

Don’t overlook immunizations this back-to-school season

During this time, parents are preparing themselves for the day-to-day chaos of getting their children to school on time, making…

August 1, 2015

From our Congressman

Pearl Harbor brought home the reality of war

The next day, newspapers throughout the country carried the full story. Those people who had radios had already heard about…

August 1, 2015

From our Congressman

Finding a decent way to honor Cecil

David Holub/Durango Herald illustration Seldom do I avoid the company of my fellow animal lovers. But this week, I want…

August 1, 2015

Neighbors

Music in the Mountains enters final weekend

Tuesday night lived up to its billing

August 1, 2015

Serving Veterans

There’s help for C-123 aircraft Agent Orange exposure

Who is eligible? Any Air Force veteran or Air Force reservist who was assigned to one of the affected reserve…

July 31, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Austin bluegrass musician credits his cool parents

It doesn’t happen everywhere. I’ve seen some of the record collections of people my age, the 40-somethings that still dig…

July 30, 2015

Get Growing

Share your garden success at the La Plata County Fair

By Deb Paulson Tucked upstairs in a nice air-conditioned room above the main Exhibit Hall at the La Plata County…

July 29, 2015

From the Extension Office

Catch the best of 4-H program at fairgrounds

The community is welcome to come to the fairgrounds, 2500 Main Ave., on Saturday to watch the ARBA (American Rabbit…

July 29, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

July’s end doesn’t mean tournaments do

There are several upcoming events, including respective club championships, on the docket. I will have results of the Hillcrest Junior…

July 29, 2015

Neighbors

Call him Col. Green and thanks for serving

Green spent a chunk of his childhood in Durango, where he attended Needham Elementary School. His parents, Beth and Allan…

July 28, 2015

What's Up Downtown

Here’s a primer on Durango’s business district

Thousands of BIDs exist nationwide. These quasi-governmental entities have taxing authority to generate funds for their districts. How a BID…

July 28, 2015

Action Line

Duo blazes the way for roads not saddled with signs

There are many people responsible for the elimination of roadside clutter and the protection of vistas. And wouldn’t you know…

July 26, 2015

Creating Community

Good to have safety net, but more can be done to give a hand up

Sometimes it can be nearly impossible without special shoes, poles or a helping hand to pull you up. This difficult…

July 25, 2015

From our Congressman

Back the Iran deal

only realistic alternative is another needless war

July 25, 2015

Population Matters

Try offsetting your carbon impact with PopOffsets

“Yes and no” is the answer. Once carbon dioxide is in the atmosphere, it is almost impossible to take it…

July 25, 2015

Stewards of the Land

You should go check out wildflowers in the mountains

Hike in the San Juan Mountains, and you’ll see plenty of wildflowers such as the hybrid rosy and sulful paintbrush.…

July 24, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Drag the River brings country rock to Durango

While they may not have been the first punk band to dabble in roots and country music, they arguably were…

July 23, 2015

Murder Ink

Crime fiction newcomers are close to perfect

So Lori Rader-Day’s Little Pretty Things, released this month, and Lynne Raimondo’s Dante’s Dilemma, to be released Aug. 4, are…

July 23, 2015

Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

Take a hike – and more: The adventures of Jenny and Goose

But I refused to let that be my norm. Replacing sticks with Lincoln logs would have been a disservice to…

July 23, 2015