Columnists

Letter from Korla

Learning how to live in China

Pick 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

From the Extension Office

Behold the wonders of the simple apple

Yes, apple harvesting and gleaning is encouraged, and, of course, I hope you join the fun activities at Homegrown Apple…

October 1, 2014

Thinking Green

True democracy created plan for Hermosa Creek

Last week, I marched through the streets of Manhattan with a crowd 400,000 strong. I could hardly keep count of…

October 1, 2014

Living on the Waiver Wire

Welcome to Week 5 of the NFL season, when a coach already has been fired and injuries and suspensions already…

September 30, 2014

Neighbors

Puttin’ on the Ritz for the sake of our kids

It was truly one of the most beautifully attired crowds in this frequent partygoer’s memory. The beaded flapper dresses, the…

September 30, 2014

Bottom Line

Setting financial goals key to planning

My friend was amazed when I said his problem was not unique and that the solution is simple. He has…

September 30, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

Celebrating the Old West’s lyrical side

The idea of becoming a cowboy is a youthful and romantic vision, and has been for youngsters since before the…

September 29, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Double trouble: Mental illness and alcoholism

Crossing the kitchen, I recognized a state police cruiser idling in the driveway, lights flashing. I wasn’t on call, so…

September 28, 2014

From our Congressman

Your day in court

Waiving defendant’s right to claim ineffective lawyers is a bad idea

September 27, 2014

Action Line

Volume of beer serving no pint-size brouhaha

Phil Brennan of the Irish Embassy pours an imperial pint of Guinness Stout. An imperial pint is 20 ounces, as…

September 27, 2014

Creating Community

How does United Way invest donor money to help people?

For the next three articles, I will outline United Way priorities (self-reliance, health, education). This month, I will focus on…

September 27, 2014

On Real Estate

Down payment assistance for local buyers

With median home prices around $340,000, the down payment required by many loan programs keeps most prospective first-time homebuyers from…

September 27, 2014

Stewards of the Land

Association studying Hispano arborglyphs on a wooden canvas

This 2001 horse arborglyph photo was pulled from the San Juan Mountains Association archives. In the early 2000s, SJMA began…

September 27, 2014

What's up in Durango Skies

In October, take a peek at Uranus and two eclipses

Ancient astronomers knew of five “wanderers” in the sky. These five planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn –…

September 27, 2014

Population Matters

Mourn for Martha, before we share in her fate

We receive services from many different biological species and communities. Plants remove carbon dioxide and harmful chemicals, purifying the air…

September 27, 2014

From our Congressman

Jeffco schools

How rewarding to see high school students standing up for education

September 27, 2014