Columnists

Early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer can happen

Axis Health System Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death…

March 14, 2015

From our Congressman

public editorial board meeting

The editorial board will discuss the city of Durangoâ€™s upcoming City Council election and ballot question. For more information, call…

March 14, 2015

From our Congressman

Sunshine Week

Shine a light on government efforts to hide from the citizenry

March 14, 2015

From our Congressman

‘DHS Gossip’ not the full story of Durango High School

Now, I don’t want to sound insensitive. As someone who has bullied, and been bullied, I understand how awful and…

March 14, 2015

Adventures in Motherhood

Being a mother – in this moment and the next

“Do you think he’s changing?” I asked Dan recently. “How so?” He wondered. Like he needs us less, like he’s…

March 14, 2015

Red Cross and you

Spring forward into safety with these tips

Daylight saving time should have also been the reminder to test and maintain one of the most important safety features…

March 13, 2015

Downtown Lowdown

Top national act comes to town for Celtic festival

Ticket sales continue to increase, and a buzz among the Celtic community continues to aid its lineup. Now in its…

March 12, 2015

Your Ecological House

Stone throwing won’t build a movement

The upbeat piece described the house that the woman and her husband had built themselves incorporating numerous eco-friendly features and…

March 11, 2015

Durango Nature Studies

Lizards give us pause to contemplate change

The collared lizard is fast, running at speeds as fast as 16 mph, and preys on mammals and other lizards.Courtesy…

March 11, 2015

From the Extension Office

In our community, local food is growing ever deeper roots

Deep into the “educational season,” it’s easy for me to get confused about where I am supposed to be and…

March 11, 2015

From our Congressman

Water study could help answer key question

Under a compact, agreed upon in the 1920s, Colorado is obligated to deliver a certain amount of water to the…

March 10, 2015

Money Savvy

What’s the real cost of your debt?

He said repeatedly that they were his primary motivation for getting out of debt. Then I asked him, “What are…

March 10, 2015

Neighbors

Extraordinary: Piccoli, Midkiff, Wasserbach

From left, Eileen Wasserbach, Gina Piccoli and Karen Midkiff were celebrated as extraordinary women at the Women’s Resource Center’s luncheon…

March 10, 2015

Culture Gulch

Student recitals kick off Durango Bach festival

In a week full of musical surprises, C. Scott Hagler, Durango’s own impresario, has organized a winning selection of concerts.…

March 9, 2015

From our Congressman

Final State Water Plan must include specifics

Colorado Forum Last December, Coloradans got their first look at a draft of the Colorado Water Plan, which Gov. John…

March 9, 2015

John Peel

‘Sparkplug of life’ recalled

Her father, Evan Buchanan, told the 200-plus gathered on the deck and on the packed snow to the south of…

March 8, 2015

Coroner's Report

Distinguishing neglect from poor caregiving

The comment was part of a debate about whether inadequate care of an elderly relative rose to the level of…

March 8, 2015

Action Line

Tubing hill’s ills only worsened by icky ice

Ryan Hood dumps ice scraped up by the Zamboni on Friday afternoon at Chapman Hill.Steve Lewis/Durango Herald An opportunity like…

March 8, 2015

Gulliford's Travels

Canyon country controversy

A new national monument in southern Utah?

March 7, 2015

Creating Community

Disabilities in film: Getting a glimpse of another life

Such is how I met the Toms. “My Flesh and Blood” is a year in the life of an intriguing…

March 7, 2015

From our Congressman

Legislature wrong to defund driver’s licenses

Returning to the road of responsibility, legislation is once again being considered to allow the state to continue funding offices…

March 7, 2015

From our Congressman

‘Yes’ to Question 1-A

Vote to extend 1/2 -cent sales tax and keep Durango healthy

March 7, 2015

From our Congressman

Comparing ‘animal rights’ versus ‘animal welfare’

Burke The difference matters because animal rights often has a negative and inflammatory connotation – largely because of the illegal…

March 7, 2015

Authentic Aging

Where are you on the scale of vanity, aging?

So I decided to do some thinking and questioning before I just reacted so strongly; something I’m practicing more and…

March 7, 2015