Columnists

From our Congressman

New technology ushered in an era of change

HHH Durango Democrat June 10, 1904 World’s Fair rate. The following rates will be in effect during the fair. To…

December 6, 2014

From our Congressman

The travesty of testing

Overemphasis on student assessments cuts into teaching time and interferes with learning

December 6, 2014

Neighbors

Wow is the word for Morgan’s quilt

Barbara Morgan’s quilt, “Oh, Wow!” is a semifinalist in a quilt competition that will be held in Albuquerque in January.Courtesy…

December 5, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

A session of Congress that’s worth watching

Opening in late October, The Balcony Backstage is picking up where The Summit left off by offering local bands and…

December 4, 2014

Flies & Lies

Underwear not on Christmas wish list

I really don’t need anything. My fishing closet, rod rack and boat storage area are almost full. Basically, I can…

December 4, 2014

The Green Side of Life

Lucky No. 13: Hawk99 gobbles up the glory

Frank Hawkins of Bayfield – Hawk99 – was one of only four Gridiron Guru contestants to correctly pick 13 out…

December 3, 2014

From the Extension Office

Protect personal information when holiday shopping online

This season also is a busy time for theft. According to the Consumer Sentinel Network, a database of consumer fraud…

December 3, 2014

Your Ecological House

Hollow Days show we have exceeded limits

What society tells us we should be doing is getting into the “holiday spirit” and giving gifts, gifts and more…

December 3, 2014

Living with Wildlife

Feeding wildlife is bad for them – and us

If bird feeders aren’t placed high enough, they can become unintentional feeders for deer.SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald file photo Living with…

December 3, 2014

From our Congressman

Fed chief says wealth gap un-American

As Fed Chair Janet Yellen recently pointed out, half of us now own a mere 1 percent of America’s household…

December 2, 2014

Neighbors

Florida Aspen Club to make holidays bright

Members of the Florida Aspen Club – onlookers Ann Peck and Rosemary Reese and Loraine Sufficool, seated – admire items…

December 2, 2014

Durango School News

Our district needs a few good people

We’ve been fortunate to attract some of the best and brightest educators in the state. We are also fortunate to…

December 2, 2014

A Take on Tourism

For tourists, it’s all about taking the time

For a myriad of reasons, people are working harder and longer than ever predicted. As well, responsibilities on the home…

December 2, 2014

From our Congressman

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

View from the Fort

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