Columnists

Bette Hart, 90 and smiling, thanks to friends

Lovely Betty Harte was surrounded by flowers, cards and friends for her 90th birthday in mid-March.Courtesy of Jane Mercer In…

April 14, 2015

Culture Gulch

High-octane percussion rocks the Fort

Last Sunday, percussionist Kyle Hollerbach started his senior recital at Fort Lewis College with a solo marimba work by that…

April 13, 2015

Coroner's Report

It’s useless to test skills that go unused

Some people spend years repeating their errors, Hirsch said. They don’t keep up with changes in their fields. Doctors are…

April 12, 2015

From our Congressman

BLM should do master leasing plan

The current plan allows oil and gas leasing on more than 90 percent of some 820,000 acres managed by the…

April 12, 2015

John Peel

Saving one starfish at a time

freshman helping girls escape child prostitution

April 12, 2015

Action Line

Motorists are in the driver’s seat for North Main ‘Frogger’

Steve Lewis/Durango Herald<br><br>A pedestrian crosses north Main Avenue on Saturday morning near Spanish Trails Inn & Suites. The term “jaywalking”derives…

April 12, 2015

Gulliford's Travels

The murals at Mama D’s: In Salida, wall art tells story of an era

I was in historic downtown Salida in search of that quintessential road food – a chili dog – when I…

April 11, 2015

On Real Estate

5 things to do to prepare your home for sale

1) Know the market. Did you know that even in La Plata County, there are vastly different markets, with huge…

April 11, 2015

From our Congressman

Public Editorial Board Meeting

The editorial board will discuss the K-12 education environment in Durango, with particular focus on two proposed elementary charter schools.…

April 11, 2015

Creating Community

Disability barriers are societal problem and have to change

Don’t get me wrong: These are all important aspects of accessibility. But they are the tip of the iceberg. When…

April 11, 2015

Authentic Aging

No regrets: Working toward a peaceful ending

We are trying to refocus these and surrender to the reality of where we are now. These experiences of wounding…

April 11, 2015

From our Congressman

Assessing tests

Federal, state and local requirements ask much of students, teachers

April 11, 2015

From our Congressman

Fracking or taking, it should still be a local call

Kenna If your goal is to prevent local governments from enacting fracking bans, it’s a great idea because the drafters…

April 11, 2015

Neighbors

Arc of History on the ski slopes?

They were the Top Fundraising Team and the Top Theme Team at the Dave Spencer Ski Classic at the end…

April 10, 2015

Froma Harrop

More is not always merrier in our congested cities

So sayeth The Economist, its trademark voice of reason spiked with charges of greed against those who would resist the…

April 9, 2015

From our Congressman

Americas have historic opportunity

Hemispheric leaders should reaffirm the importance of freedom of information to all

April 9, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

‘Schoolhouse Rock’ is coming to Cortez

These educational songs were placed between regular programs and featured enough musical hooks to make you remember the melody and…

April 9, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

Spring has sprung on area golf courses

This certainly did not hurt my feelings, as I was looking forward to escaping dull and dreary and welcoming those…

April 8, 2015

From the Extension Office

How you can prevent food poisoning

Because that is a key focus of our Colorado State University Extension Office, I didn’t feel I could ignore it.…

April 8, 2015

Your Ecological House

How should we question safety of GMOs?

That’s the question GE food advocates love for us to ask. Why? Because if we look only at the narrow…

April 8, 2015

Durango Nature Studies

On Earth Day, consider your role in planet’s health

Courtesy of Durango Nature Studies When it began, there was very little concern on a political level about the perils…

April 8, 2015

What's Up Downtown

What’s Up Downtown?

First up is the 21st annual Durango Bluegrass Meltdown. This year’s Meltdown is April 17-19, with more than 25 groups…

April 7, 2015

From our Congressman

State-budget process complicated, and there’s lack of common sense

Being an odd year, the budget was sent first to the Senate, where it was debated, and more than 50…

April 7, 2015

Neighbors

Forleo turns 99 with a melody (or three)

Members of the Durango Choral Society, from left, Abby Bowen, Jeanne Bandy, Julia Dodd, Karla Brown, Katherine Reynolds and Russell…

April 7, 2015