Columnists

From our Congressman

City should rethink pot, vacation-rental rules

It’s nice to go downtown to forget all your troubles and forget all your cares. There’s music, shopping and fun…

July 22, 2014

Neighbors

Knowledge put to test to benefit arts center

The grand inquisitor, er, host was none other than my former colleague, Ted Holteen, who is well-known for his trivia…

July 22, 2014

Money Savvy

Warning: Don’t make the same mistakes I did

When our discussion turned to the topic of “What I wish I’d known then that I know now,” I knew…

July 21, 2014

Murder Ink

Voyeurism and deceit dominate ‘The Stone Boy’

Elsa Préau was a peculiar child, as are most heroines who start out as children in books. She went to…

July 21, 2014

John Peel

Bringing the past into the present

Durangoan returning to help native Nepalese village

July 20, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Are you paying attention to your thirst?

Maybe it’s my own experience of summer heat reminding me of the health effects of dehydration. Why is it that…

July 19, 2014

Action Line

Drive is on for park that seems to be stuck in neutral

Out for a morning stroll, Jim and Nancy Crawford take heed of Memorial Park’s orange fencing and closure signs. The…

July 19, 2014

Creating Community

When it comes to nutrition, choose plate over pyramid

For nearly 20 years, the original food pyramid represented the USDA’s recommended dietary guidelines to include four basic food groups…

July 19, 2014

Adventures in Motherhood

‘The kids will appreciate this when they’re older’

Rose spots a chipmunk, no doubt head of campsite cleanup, names it, “Chitty,” and becomes very curious about which foods…

July 19, 2014

Red Cross and you

Academy helps businesses, schools prepare for disasters

To help businesses, schools and organizations get better prepared, the Red Cross will host the Rocky Mountain Business Preparedness Academy…

July 19, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

Who should pay for mistake? United or me?

I am writing to you for advice and help regarding a most frustrating experience with booking award travel and the…

July 19, 2014

From our Congressman

Mr. President, Let the sunshine in

Cynicism fostered by administration’s news suppression

July 19, 2014

Neighbors

Raves all around at Glacier Club event

The Mana Quartet featuring, from left, saxophonists Michael Hernandez, Cole Belt, Dannel Espinoza and Thomas Giles do a sound check…

July 18, 2014

On Real Estate

Real Estate Contracts 101: The basics

The most common form is the state-approved contract to buy and sell real estate. This document allows the buyer and…

July 18, 2014

On the Run

Silverton races are a tradition on Fourth of July

Thirty-three years ago, a group of Silverton runners decided to create a race with the prize being a six-pack of…

July 17, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

Local drummer finds global audience online

Performing solo under the name Oblee, the local drummer – who has played for the group Aftergrass and the now-defunct…

July 17, 2014

From our Congressman

Unfounded finger-pointing surrounds decision not to call a special session

I’ve noticed some media reports that his failure is a result of Senate Republican opposition as we would not vote…

July 16, 2014

Clubhouse Porch

It’s past the imaginary middle of July on my sundial. We have several tournaments on the horizon, beginning with the…

July 16, 2014

From the Extension Office

4-H’ers put finishing touches on projects for the county fair

Right now, many 4-H members are focused on finishing their livestock, horse and general-project record books. 4-H members are required…

July 16, 2014

Your Ecological House

Innocent actions at home creating deadly superbugs

– Dr. Stuart B. Levy, professor of molecular biology, microbiology and medicine, Tufts University Is your evil alter ego working…

July 16, 2014

Get Growing

Help your plants survive the dog days of summer

By Melanie Palmer Lurching from one climate extreme to another seems to be a characteristic of the short growing season…

July 16, 2014

Neighbors

Thanks to Music in the Mountains supporters

The event, held Sunday at Durango Mountain Resort, is a thank you to donors and supporters by the festival. And…

July 15, 2014

View from the Center

DAC hopes bright minds equal bright futures

After leaving the Herald in April after eight years to make my own mockery of the American Dream, I now…

July 14, 2014

Action Line

Don’t hold your breath for Durango Mall pot shop

A “Back-in Parking Only” sign advises drivers of the Three Springs business area on how to park.JENNAYE DERGE/Durango Herald Pot…

July 13, 2014