Columnists

Millennials rely on newspapers to be engaged and informed

They are a group more likely to check their Twitter or Instagram apps than keep up with world events. In…

December 1, 2014

FLC term wraps up with blizzard of art activity

Blaylock Two graduating seniors have recitals this month. Violinist Ashley Markle will perform tomorrow, and clarinetist Martha McCabe will perform…

December 1, 2014

Action Line

School buses on Florida can take a pass on pulling over

A student begins his day Friday morning catching the bus on Florida Road (County Road 240) as the season’s first…

November 30, 2014

John Peel

Durangoans start rebuilding process in Himalayan village

They let us into their homes, allowed us to see a mind-blowing Bön Buddhist ceremony by a burning-stick-wielding woman and…

November 30, 2014

On Real Estate

Want to sell? Consider listing in wintertime

You might think that it would be harder to sell your home in the winter than summer, but there are…

November 29, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

Fuel is cheap, but airfares keep rising

They’re simple questions with complicated answers. But Jake Oakman, for one, would like to know. So would many holiday travelers.…

November 29, 2014

From our Congressman

The push to ‘take back’ public lands

David Holub/Durango Herald illustration Republicans Becky Lockhart and Ken Ivory, meanwhile, criticized the feds for woeful fire and wildlife management,…

November 29, 2014

Neighbors

A community turns out to help Kodi

They just think that’s what you do as a member of a community, share your skills and talent to make…

November 28, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

Lisa Blue’s new album is gift for her grandkids

When musicians make a record, often that piece of music serves as memento, a nod from musician to loved one…

November 27, 2014

From the Extension Office

Wherever you are today, gives thanks and smile

Of course, I insisted on getting the check, although now that I think about it, she really didn’t put up…

November 26, 2014

Thinking Green

Honor fearless protectors of our land

I believe that the act of giving thanks is an act of sincere humility, an expression of vulnerability, connectedness and…

November 26, 2014

The Green Side of Life

Oooo, la, la! Real original. There were nine Gridiron Green contestants that finished one pick from the perfect Week 12…

November 26, 2014

Bottom Line

Organization, persistence key in goal setting

Is goal setting really that important? Before I answer that, give some thought to these following statistics. More than 4…

November 25, 2014

From our Congressman

Marijuana shops

Safety, fairness require changes to laws

November 25, 2014

Neighbors

Having the backs of our first responders

Former Durango Fire & Rescue Authority and current Upper Pine Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Tom Kaufman, left, talks with…

November 25, 2014

Murder Ink

Marwood pens pair of perfectly creepy books

These books were each wonderfully written, each bore down painlessly as a root canal, each didn’t want to be read…

November 24, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Quarantines used to protect against disease

ER doc to patient: “Sir, you seem to be pretty sick – headache, low fever, chills, malaise, nausea, aches all…

November 23, 2014

John Peel

Durangoans help Nepali village

see past and push for future

November 23, 2014

Action Line

Mall might just qualify as next Wilderness Study Area

The Durango Mall’s phobia to nearby development plans has some people around town scratching their heads.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald More than…

November 23, 2014

Stewards of the Land

Christmas-tree traditions have Victorian roots

Christmas-tree traditions in North America were brought by immigrants from Germany, Austria, Holland England. The San Juan Mountains Association will…

November 22, 2014

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