Columnists

Knowing the ABCs of home appraisals

Home appraisals determine the value of a specific residential property at a given moment in time. While real estate appraisals…

May 9, 2015

From our Congressman

Justice for ISIS returnees

Racism and money behind proposed leniency for terrorists

May 9, 2015

From our Congressman

Small-town life against a backdrop of war

Not since World War I back in the early 1900s had there been so much fighting. After all, had not…

May 9, 2015

From our Congressman

Get ducks in a row in order to qualify for Medicaid

Spence It is important to know certain key points regarding Medicaid eligibility: Basic Medicaid qualification requirements In addition to medical-necessity…

May 9, 2015

Authentic Aging

Noticing subtle, shifting roles with our kids

I’ve been noticing little shifts as the years go by, from being the ever-present, decision-making and strong, active mother I…

May 9, 2015

Neighbors

FLC gets some lovin’ from supporters

This year’s full-house crowd made its way to the Ballroom at the Student Union on April 25. It was clear…

May 8, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Ralph Dinosaur and his mom will light up the dance floor

The Bar D Wranglers, the Blue Moon Ramblers, the Lawn Chair Kings and Ralph Dinosaur all have entertained Durango for…

May 7, 2015

On the Run

New running store to be hub for the sport

Fast forward to 2015, and that dream is just a month shy of becoming reality. Durango Running Co. is scheduled…

May 7, 2015

Get Growing

Bulbs for late summer color

By Melanie Palmer Some of the most beautiful garden displays and cut flowers are produced from spring-planted bulbs, a term…

May 6, 2015

Living with Wildlife

Drivers beware: Deer, elk crossing roads

Mule deer cross local highways most frequently in May and October.Durango Herald file photo Living with Wildlife Advisory Board It…

May 6, 2015

From the Extension Office

4-Hâ€™ers learn how to raise livestock, grow produce

More and more people want to know where and what methods were used in the growing of the foods they…

May 6, 2015

Your Ecological House

Widely used herbicide tied to cancer

While “probably carcinogenic” might not sound too threatening, it’s important to understand that on the IARC’s scale of five assessment…

May 6, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

Shootout qualifying continues

This is the second qualifying event for the shootout at the end of the season, and there is $500 in…

May 5, 2015

From our Congressman

Last-minute legislative action could include expanding the duties of the ‘state architect’

It is a time when legislators are tired and on a short fuse and when mistakes easily can be made.…

May 5, 2015

Columnists

Jerry Zink is Cattlemen’s man of the hour

Jerry and Karen Zink celebrate his being named Cattleman of the Year at the La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association Banquet on…

May 5, 2015

View from the Fort

FLC Choirs prepare to take Europe by storm

After more than a year of planning, fundraising and rehearsing, members of the FLC Choirs are on their way to…

May 4, 2015

John Peel

Durangoan ‘broken’ by the scene in Nepal

Karma Bhotia: Where to begin to help?

May 3, 2015

La Plata Health Watch

E-cigarettes carry risks for adolescents

When I was a second-year medical student, I got to meet the man who became “America’s doctor.” It was an…

May 3, 2015

Action Line

Vegan vagrancy begs the question of niche panhandling

A Durango panhandler outside the Albertsons supermarket is quite selective in his requests for benevolence: vegan food only.Courtesy of The…

May 3, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Travelers find new ways to do good

His wife, Debra, figured it was time for new luggage. But what to do with the old bag? Then she…

May 2, 2015

From our Congressman

Zeroing in on San Juan National Forest

Identify what is crucial to the San Juan National Forest’s unique niche

May 2, 2015

From our Congressman

‘Countless barbarous crimes’ during Vietnam War

Taylor, Adam<br><br>Washington Post “They committed countless barbarous crimes, caused immeasurable losses and pain to our people and country,” Dung told…

May 2, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Don’t miss rare performances by Fret Knot

Their band, Fret Knot, was a Front Range-based bluegrass band that also featured one-time local songwriter Benny Galloway. Fret Knot…

April 29, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

The demo days of spring are almost upon us

I saw a 7-iron propped up against the clubhouse wall on the ground level at Hillcrest on Monday, which made…

April 29, 2015