Neighbors Whodunit? Therein lies the mystery On Oct. 10, the Henry Strater Theatre was the scene of a veritable crime spree with not one, not two,… October 17, 2014
Talk about Town Double dose of national exposure Colorado School of Mines Diamond Gillis’ catch over Fort Lewis College defender Theo Chambers was the No. 4 play on… October 17, 2014
Downtown Lowdown The only thing in D.C. funnier than Congress Its foibles, faults and blunders are at the least frustrating and the most infuriating, yet they remain commonplace in the… October 16, 2014
The Green Side of Life Week 6 losers catch Archuleta and the Guru FOR SHAME! My prognostication powers seriously were dulled last week. Was it the stirring top-25 on top-25 upsets swirling around… October 15, 2014
From the Extension Office Master gardeners shine during successful year That’s not to say that I am forgetful or unreliable. I do use the calendar function on my phone, tablet… October 15, 2014
Thinking Green Industry exerts direct and subtle sway at meeting Last week, our community got a firsthand look at the dysfunction that results when ill-gotten gains bump up against authentic… October 15, 2014
Living with Wildlife The unintended consequences of lead bullets This California condor, found dead at Zion National Park, is believed to have died from lead poisoning after foraging on… October 15, 2014
Money Savvy How well do you know your dough? The program Know Your Dough will be collaborating with Durango School District 9-R to lead personal finance lessons and discussions… October 14, 2014
Living on the Waiver Wire Living on the Waiver Wire AJ Green has missed the better part of two games with a toe injury and likely will miss a third.… October 14, 2014
Culture Gulch In Pagosa play, madness and obsession reign The question is: What’s the difference between a man who kills for personal ambition and one obsessed by a soiled… October 13, 2014
Coroner's Report Being coroner doesn’t mute pain of personal loss As the only child of two only children, I was unusually close to my grandparents. I followed Grandpa around the… October 12, 2014
Action Line Durango is a neat town, but it’s not very neat Who knows what valuable or useful items could be gleaned from piles of stuff waiting for the city’s annual fall… October 12, 2014
Creating Community Respite care a desperate need for all caregivers In 2013, 39 percent of adults in the United States were caregivers, providing support to a loved one with health… October 11, 2014
Authentic Aging Book is guide to embracing, savoring your next chapter Courtesy photo A local Durangoan, Pevny has been doing this work for years, and has founded The Center for Conscious… October 11, 2014
On Real Estate Qualifying for a mortgage loan may be harder SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald – DURANGO, CO- 08/04/14 – Mike and Judy Malone If Bernanke can’t refinance and President Barack Obama… October 11, 2014
Population Matters Personhood: Amdt. 67 is unnecessary and devious The intoxicated man had multiple prior tickets for drunken driving. By Colorado law at that time, drunken driving was only… October 11, 2014
From our Congressman ‘Waters of the U.S.’ Heavy-handed rule would harm family cattle ranches October 11, 2014
Neighbors Beauty with a heart, modeling for Manna This year, they moved it up to the Ballroom in the Student Union at Fort Lewis College, and the place… October 10, 2014
Downtown Lowdown Murder and mystery at the Henry Strater As fantastic as that would be, it’s an unrealistic notion played out in fantasy and film that will never happen,… October 9, 2014
On the Run Middle schoolers: Now it’s 10 years on the run Ten years later the success of this program is evident by the number of participants and the joy and excitement… October 9, 2014
From the Extension Office 4-H celebrates harvest season Because summer seems to go by so fast, fall is ripe for slowing down and celebrating some of life’s joys.… October 8, 2014
The Green Side of Life The Green Side of Life When it comes to Week 5 of the Gridiron Green, they lied. Waylon Foreman of Farmington beat out an octet… October 8, 2014
Your Ecological House The wildfire next time: How hot will it burn? It exploded in the middle of the night, burning 86 acres in a hilly Urban Wildlife Interface Zone, destroying most… October 8, 2014