Columnists

There are several familiar faces returning to compete in Thursday’s warm-up for the 54-hole Open portion, which will begin Friday…

June 11, 2014

From the Extension Office

Firefly: An insect you can love

Fireflies create their own light through bioluminescence, a chemical reaction that occurs in the insect’s lower abdomen.Courtesy of Whitney Cranshaw,…

June 11, 2014

Thinking Green

Obama’s pollution plan falls far short of what we need

The resulting fireworks were quite the sight. Progressives tripped over themselves to laud the president for restoring his climate legacy.…

June 11, 2014

Durango Nature Studies

The hardworking, playful dads of the animal kingdom

The red fox takes a “tough love” approach when it comes to teaching survival skills. But these dads also are…

June 11, 2014

Neighbors

Sizzlin’ hot, delicious fun at Men Who Grill

More than 500 people attended the event in Buckley Park on Saturday. This was the first year actually in the…

June 10, 2014

Durango School News

School Vault a critical tool for student learning

The construction of this critical online tool has been a shared effort with teachers from both school districts in to…

June 10, 2014

Bottom Line

For baby boomers, plan ahead for selling business

Why is that cause for alarm? Because, beginning in 2018, the youngest boomer will be age 54. Eight thousand boomers…

June 9, 2014

Culture Gulch

CSWS launches new summer lecture series

Betting that even Durangoans sometimes escape into air-conditioning on a hot summer day, the center has inaugurated an afternoon lecture…

June 9, 2014

Coroner's Report

Death in the waiting room: Is it homicide?

“There’s no policy in place to check the waiting room to see if people waiting to be seen are still…

June 8, 2014

John Peel

Hermosa bill up in the air

it’ll take flight, only Congress can say

June 7, 2014

Action Line

More police patrols should curb boorish antics on Main Avenue

Giant-sized trucks and loud motorcycles have some residents concerned about speeders and assaults on eardrums on Main Avenue.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald…

June 7, 2014

Creating Community

We are united in belief that people deserve dignity

When Abraham Lincoln included these words in a speech to the Republican Convention of 1858, even his friends found them…

June 7, 2014

Patient Parenting

Parents: Take care to make all children feel special

Her little sister is 5, and a wonderful little girl, also. She is funny and sweet and loves books and…

June 7, 2014

To Protect and Serve

Summer fun is no excuse for disregarding the rules

After living in La Plata County for almost 20 years, I have to say that summer is my favorite time…

June 7, 2014

From our Congressman

Lake Nighthorse an example of where greater citizen participation is needed

du1-i-syn The anticipation of the temperature changing also brings questions about Lake Nighthorse. Colorado’s Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet…

June 7, 2014

From our Congressman

Ethical duties crucial but vary for prosecutors, defense

Schowalterdu1-i-syn A defense attorney’s role in the process is defined by his or her client’s interests. Defense attorneys have a…

June 7, 2014

From our Congressman

Local communities value McPhee, Dolores

These irrigated lands produce some of the highest-quality dairy hay in the West, along with a variety of other crops,…

June 7, 2014

Gulliford's Travels

Making Ute history live

enduring legacy of Clifford Duncan

June 6, 2014

Neighbors

More than just a glass of red, white or rosé

From left, Sabrina Brant, Angie Beach, and Susan Welty enjoy the last minutes of the Durango Wine Experience Walk-About Durango…

June 6, 2014

On Real Estate

Understanding pre-qualification and pre-approval

However, understanding further details may aid the process of buying a home. Primarily, many get confused between “pre-qualification” and “pre-approval.”…

June 6, 2014

Flies & Lies