From our Congressman The right compromised, why not PPRM? You’d think we’d have some common ground, in that I’m a woman and I’ve always supported abortion being legal under… May 23, 2015
Population Matters Celebrating two decades of ‘Population Matters!’ I want to take this opportunity to give an update on population and to thank some of the people who… May 23, 2015
From our Congressman Toward a busy and active year for Durango SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald – DURANGO – 03/04/2013 – Durango Mayor Dean Brookie. I am honored to be your new mayor… May 23, 2015
Stewards of the Land Get outside with San Juan Mountains Association Courtesy of MK Thompson<br><br>Hikers enjoy a geology walk last September at Highland Mary Lakes near Silverton. Family Backpacking at Purgatory… May 22, 2015
Neighbors LLP adds new grads to alumni network But what do you call a group of skilled, trained, newly minted Leadership La Plata graduates? Alumni or network seems… May 22, 2015
Downtown Lowdown Elle Carpenter’s new album is a return to folk A Vermont native, one-time Los Angeles resident, actress, musician and now Durango local, Carpenter has been writing songs since she… May 21, 2015
From the Extension Office Bacteria play critical role in overall health, well-being For every cell in the human body, there are about 10 nonhuman cells that reside in the gut, skin, eyes… May 20, 2015
Your Ecological House ‘Super weeds’ rise in defiance of herbicide He’s capable of growing 2 to 4 inches per day until he’s 8 feet tall. His weed stalk is as… May 20, 2015
Clubhouse Porch From one corner of the state to the other, golf no comparison As always, in my travels, I look for two things: working railroads and golf courses. One is a hobby, the… May 19, 2015
Neighbors A waltz here, a tango there, a mirror ball, too The dancing was in support of Community Connections, which is entering its 30th year of providing services for people with… May 19, 2015
View from the Center A call to invest in community, cultural capital Our community is rich in resources and amenities, from the nature that surrounds us to the people, interactions and offerings… May 18, 2015
John Peel Even before the Navy SEALs: La Plata County native went underwater during World War II “It’s tight,” he says as he pats his midsection and laughs with a smile born in the 1940s. The truth… May 17, 2015
La Plata Health Watch Aspirin’s role as prevention tool debated To be clear, it is well-established that aspirin is an important medication for the prevention of cardiovascular events, such as… May 17, 2015
Action Line Hail or assail kale? Debate rages on bumpers, in kitchens A bumper sticker calls for curbs on the now-ubiquitous, green, leafy vegetable.Special to the Herald/J.J. Kale Kale has taken the… May 17, 2015
On Real Estate 5 homebuying mistakes you should avoid Here is a guide to some of the basics to keep in mind when buying a home: The Colorado Real… May 16, 2015
The Travel Troubleshooter Before taking a picture on a plane, read this Both are law-abiding citizens and air travelers. And both recently ran afoul of the airline industry’s confusing photography rules. With… May 16, 2015
From our Congressman Public editorial board meeting The editorial board will discuss the Colorado Legislature’s 2015 session. State Sen. Ellen Roberts will be in attendance. For more… May 16, 2015
From our Congressman Youth council one highlight of legislative session We’ve had our share of controversial bills this session, which is a natural consequence of competing visions for state government… May 16, 2015
From our Congressman Graduation is a time for looking back in gratitude Graham I tried to find the perfect opening line for this graduation column – a touching, heart-wrenching, tear-jerking opening line… May 16, 2015
Red Cross and you Down the street, across country, around the globe “Down the street” in La Plata County, Red Cross volunteers have been honing their skills by receiving training in sheltering,… May 15, 2015
Downtown Lowdown Farmington Hill to play benefit for River Days The local country rock quintet that released the critically acclaimed “Bridge to Nowhere” in 2012 has been in a holding… May 14, 2015
Clubhouse Porch Rain greens up our greens this spring season So, I want to take this time to thank those of you who lined up at the area car washes… May 13, 2015
From the Extension Office Welcome the recent rain, now monitor soil moisture After a relatively dry and warm winter, pessimism abounded, and it was easy to cast a dark cloud (that didn’t… May 13, 2015