Columnists

For 20 years, a gateway to the wonders of nature

In its 20th year, Durango Nature Studies is adding programs for school children to explore and experience nature. The nonprofit’s…

October 8, 2014

From our Congressman

Durango Herald 2014 election endorsement schedule

Sunday, Oct. 5 U.S. Senate : ✓Mark Udall, D, vs. Cory Gardner, R Monday, Oct. 6 Attorney General: ✓Don Quick,…

October 7, 2014

Thoughts Along The Way

Political fliers don’t make good econ textbooks

Most of those voters have already made their decisions, but that doesn’t seem to stop any number of tax-exempt political…

October 7, 2014

Neighbors

Dogs bring home ribbons, bragging rights

Major, a 9-year-old Parson Russell terrier, gleefully works with his owner, Debbie Beam, on an agility course near Bayfield. Beam…

October 7, 2014

Living on the Waiver Wire

He wasn’t alone during Week 5 of the NFL season, as injuries continued to take down valuable fantasy football options,…

October 7, 2014

Durango School News

Charter school would help young students, district

District board of education members and I have shown our support for this group and its efforts. This has led…

October 7, 2014

View from the Fort

October at the Fort: A bountiful month for arts

The Theatre Department has four major events on tap this month, starting with an Isadora lighting workshop with Alex Oleszewski…

October 6, 2014

Action Line

Despite slimmer newsprint, words can be full-sized

A fearless, large buck sees no problem in munching on a Halloween pumpkin next to Ron and MaryAnne LeBlanc’s Durango…

October 5, 2014

John Peel

Dentist’s spirit survives

man gets inspiration from Durangoan murdered in Afghanistan

October 5, 2014

From our Congressman

Durango Herald 2014 election endorsement schedule

Sunday, Oct. 5 U.S. Senate : Mark Udall, D, vs. Cory Gardner, R Today, Oct. 6 ✓ Attorney General: Don…

October 5, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Consider vaccine to avoid misery of shingles

When I was sick and covered with this unpleasantly itchy rash, I remember spending nearly a week lying on the…

October 5, 2014

Adventures in Motherhood

Sometimes, you have to Trust in the Universe

And a caged rat cracking sunflower seeds, but rejecting the corn and “mystery pellets,” which Rose notices because she, too,…

October 4, 2014

On Real Estate

What goes with the home and what doesn’t?

However, the line between what is a fixture and what is personal property is sometimes unclear and open to interpretation.…

October 4, 2014

Serving Veterans

Event aims to help homeless, struggling vets

Our hope is to provide the opportunity to homeless and struggling veterans to regain the support, encouragement and resources to…

October 4, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

Who’s really to blame for your delayed flight?

“I’ll sometimes grab an extra tray or two to help move things along,” says Johnson, who runs a fitness website…

October 4, 2014

Letter from Korla

Learning how to live in China

up the language, forget your manners and get acquainted with rice wine

October 4, 2014

From our Congressman

Durango Herald 2014 election endorsement schedule

Today, Oct. 5 U.S. Senate : Mark Udall, D, vs. Cory Gardner, R Monday, Oct. 6 Attorney General: Don Quick,…

October 4, 2014

From our Congressman

Lieb stands out as treasurer candidate

The depth of his work for the benefit of the residents of La Plata County as a business leader, volunteer…

October 4, 2014

From our Congressman

Fair festivities in early part of last century

HHH Bayfield Blade Oct. 7, 1909 The Colorado-New Mexico fair at Durango came to a close last Friday. Everybody who…

October 4, 2014

From our Congressman

Habitat Partners

Working for wildlife and agriculture in Southwest Colorado

October 4, 2014

Neighbors

Hotter, Clark are shining Western stars

There will be female poets, female musicians and ranch women on panels. And two special women will be honored. Frances…

October 3, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

Hip-hop hits Durango this weekend

You blinked in 1984, and The Beastie Boys and Run DMC had become familiar artists and urban culture had spread…

October 2, 2014

Flies & Lies

Guides with time and talent helping others

However, there are times when fly fishing guides volunteer their time and talent to be a river helper for someone…

October 2, 2014

The Green Side of Life

New quarterbacks. We’re only a quarter of the way through our NFL season, and the NFL landscape is changing drastically.…

October 1, 2014