Columnists

Gas sign, flags need some TLC after rough winter

After someone had a run-in with the Sonoco sign in Grandview, the owner of the station, Donna Cook, treated it…

April 19, 2015

Figure out who will pay which closing costs

Buyers should discuss the various options for covering their closing costs with their lender and agent early in the process…

April 18, 2015

From our Congressman

State land-grab is enough to be called treason

KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA The purpose of SB 232 is to pave the way (via a taxpayer-funded committee) to “hand…

April 18, 2015

From our Congressman

Taking root

The Juniper School is ready for action in 2016

April 18, 2015

From our Congressman

Springtime in the Rockies means testing at DHS

All year, I dream of the first tulips, warm days and all the activities that come with them. But, while…

April 18, 2015

Columnists

A cup of java leads to food for classmates

Enjoying some morning java are, from left, Animas High School students Izzy Tyler, Grace Frediger and Risa Holmes. They are…

April 17, 2015

Red Cross and you

Be sure to thank volunteers for their service

That’s why it was especially meaningful for us at the American Red Cross to honor and thank our volunteers during…

April 17, 2015

On the Run

This 10K at FLC all about Books and Things

In its third year, this event combines a variety of terrain from paved road to dirt road, open field, singletrack…

April 16, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

The Bluegrass Meltdown is a true melting pot

Headliners include Shawn Camp, Balsam Range, Special Consensus and Rebecca Frazier and Hit & Run. Hit & Run were Meltdown…

April 16, 2015

Clubhouse Porch

The 21-year-old looked and conducted himself with the maturity of a seasoned veteran. The deal-sealer was that great shot out…

April 15, 2015

Bear Smart

You can protect bears

In late March, a bear visited a resident’s deck at the Glacier Club to feast from bird feeders. Steve McClung…

April 15, 2015

Get Growing

Gardening demands work, but delivers so much joy

By Darrin Parmenter I took a walk last week – from my office at the La Plata County Fairgrounds to…

April 15, 2015

From the Extension Office

Giving Back Garden highlights power of local food

We are excited to continue our partnership with the Old Fort Incubator Plot program in Hesperus. This program encourages beginning…

April 15, 2015

Thinking Green

LPEA needs leaders with vision, expertise

What was a fairly sedate affair historically – the La Plata Electric Association annual board of director’s election – has…

April 15, 2015

From our Congressman

Exchange needs oversight, transparency

I’m spending a lot of time on the health-insurance exchange committee and, as chairwoman of the committee, I’m responsible for…

April 14, 2015

Neighbors

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

FLC 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