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
Get Growing Choose your plants with care By Ayla Moore Shopping online is nothing new, but ordering the right plants for our area is trickier than ordering,… May 13, 2015
Thinking Green Residents need relief from busy mine operations Six miles southwest of Hesperus sits the King Coal II mine. Operated by GCC Energy, a subsidiary of Mexico-based Grupo… May 13, 2015
Durango Nature Studies Memories from summer camp can last a lifetime We had to handle a few things that I don’t miss in Colorado, such as the size of the bugs,… May 13, 2015
Durango School News District to share challenges of school funding Durango School District has faced years of cuts in staff and programs because of this funding crisis. Last year, we… May 12, 2015
Neighbors Nobody was late for this important date Barbara Denk, center, reigned supreme as the Queen of Hearts at her 90th unbirthday party on April 26 at the… May 12, 2015
Coroner's Report Genetic testing can explain sudden deaths In 2008, I wrote a column about a 14-year-old girl who died on a carnival ride. April Benally-Almaquer had long… May 10, 2015
John Peel Tom Byrne goes his own way The big man propped up in a bed in his Riverview area living room also used something called Biotene, an… May 10, 2015
Action Line State water law leaves gardeners high and dry on rain barrels Sometimes, Colorado is hard to explain. This is one of those times. Yes, it’s legal for adults 21 and older… May 10, 2015
Gulliford's Travels Where rocks have names: Running rapids on Western rivers Running rapids on Western rivers May 9, 2015