Columnists

Contrary to map, Bodo Park isn’t skiing’s newest epicenter

For some inexplicable reason, Google shows Bodo Park has being the location for Purgatory at Durango Mountain Resort, Monarch Mountain…

February 1, 2015

Creating Community

United Way provides health care with teeth

There certainly has been a lot of change in health care over the last couple of years. Despite all of…

January 31, 2015

On Real Estate

Home sale may be sign of things to come

This is news because the home was listed for $585,000, and it sold Dec. 10 for $546,000, according to the…

January 31, 2015

The Travel Troubleshooter

Cheap seats get makeover: Is it good news?

At least two airlines are unveiling new coach class sections this spring. Alaska Airlines, with its Alaska Beyond service, will…

January 31, 2015

From our Congressman

State of the county

Financial sustainability is focus for 2015

January 31, 2015

From our Congressman

‘Buy campaign’ reflected both desperation and hope

The solution seemed simple to the editor: join a “buy campaign,” which were already being organized in cities. “If all…

January 31, 2015

Adventures in Motherhood

Life is equal parts precious, out of our control

She made our wedding cake 12 years ago – zucchini with thick, chocolate frosting. I took a walk with her…

January 31, 2015

Neighbors

Hair today, gone tomorrow for Locks of Love

The Fort Lewis College senior shaved her head at the beginning of January to show support for fellow First Baptist…

January 30, 2015

Serving Veterans

Here’s what you need to know about Choice Card

Before your Veterans Choice card can be used, you must first meet this test of eligibility by asking yourself these…

January 30, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Lyons flood leads to inspired songwriting

Musician Terry Kishiyama’s house was spared, but the bridge to his home was taken out; it still hasn’t been replaced.…

January 29, 2015

Your Ecological House

Taxing carbon would help you, environment

Before answering those questions, let’s explore some of the objections people have to paying a carbon tax. Their reasons tend…

January 28, 2015

From the Extension Office

Young farmers plant seeds for success in our region

I was close to getting mybachelor of science degree at Montana State University and was taking those “fluff” classes, so…

January 27, 2015

From our Congressman

Lawmakers busy with start of new session

I had to be in Denver on the night of Nov. 5 for a meeting with the house Republican Caucus…

January 27, 2015

Neighbors

Leadership La Plata goes improv, artsy

Arts and culture day moderator Ted Holteen kicks off the January session of Leadership La Plata at the Durango Arts…

January 27, 2015

Murder Ink

New suspense novel sure to garner awards

Conditions were there when Murder Ink previewed Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn in December 2012 and again in Chelsea Cain’s…

January 26, 2015

Action Line

Road with 7 different names borders on crazy

Durango is an odd place, so naturally its borders reflect this. The city proper comprises two pieces. Durango’s smaller part…

January 25, 2015

La Plata Health Watch

Blunt fetal trauma in pregnancy

The most common causes of blunt fetal trauma, in contrast to penetrating injuries such as stabbings or gunshot wounds, are…

January 25, 2015

John Peel

The unseen backcountry trap

Usually, it’s up to you: The human factor can prove fatal

January 25, 2015

Creating Community

Celebrating America’s successful Community Health Centers

Axis Health System This year, the nation’s Community Health Centers will celebrate the 50th anniversary of expanding access to quality…

January 24, 2015

On Real Estate

Buying a home really may not be out of reach

A $250,000 home purchase could require as little as $7,500 as a down payment with a My Community Mortgage loan…

January 24, 2015

What's up in Durango Skies

Binoculars can illuminate comet Lovejoy

If you haven’t seen a comet yet, this is your chance. Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) is now a dim naked-eye…

January 24, 2015

From our Congressman

City of Durango is looking at quite a busy new year

I have a vivid memory of Mama driving her big blue and white Buick. The windows were down, and I…

January 24, 2015

From our Congressman

2014 letter-writers

Herald readers are key participants in the dialogue that shapes our community. In all, 954 people had at least one…

January 24, 2015

Population Matters

Family planning programs must preclude abuse

Several factors had turned attention away from family planning. The HIV/AIDS epidemic received a huge amount of attention and funding.…

January 24, 2015