Columnists

Berman not interested in affordable electricity

du1-i-syn LPEA has many dedicated employees, but this gang of six treats them like second-class citizens, even in public meetings.…

May 10, 2014

From our Congressman

Looking at the law on fences, neighbors and grazing

Burke, Katedu1-i-syn The Archuleta County case arose within a large, rural subdivision outside Pagosa Springs. An open area – once…

May 10, 2014

From our Congressman

A referendum on one?

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May 10, 2014

Neighbors

And they’re off! Locals enjoy the Derby

Which led me to wonder how a horse race and a style of hat have the same name. The race…

May 9, 2014

On the Run

Narrow Gauge Runs heading in new direction

Brendan Trimboli has enthusiastically taken on this time-honored event as the new race director. After learning that last year’s race…

May 8, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

Dolores gallery mixes retro clothing, art

While this practice and lifestyle may fall short on many ears, those in the know support secondhand clothing businesses in…

May 8, 2014

Your Ecological House

Should we pursue a new generation of nuclear power?

– James Buchan A line from an article in my local newspaper caught my eye. After describing a three-day meeting…

May 7, 2014

From the Extension Office

Is organic food better choice?

Based on research available (albeit limited) as to nutritional differences between organic and nonorganic food as well as the presence…

May 7, 2014

Get Growing

Protect your trees: The ips beetle is creeping back

By Darrin Parmenter Depending on what you believe – insect activity this spring or climate forecasts from the National Weather…

May 7, 2014

Clubhouse Porch

We begin with the Mercury-Two Person Scramble on Saturday and Sunday at the Hillcrest Golf Club. This event was pushed…

May 7, 2014

Neighbors

Music in the Mountains now means cool jazz

Ryan McCurry, front, and Jonathan Latta perform jazz on April 30 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango. It was…

May 6, 2014

What's Up Downtown

Hey, folks, city needs your elbow grease

The summertime maintenance routines of shopkeepers may include collecting trash, storefront sidewalk sweeping and window and awning cleaning, but winter…

May 5, 2014

From our Congressman

Final days of session see flurry of new bills

If I had my way, I’d move the deadline for introduction of new bills up from the last three days…

May 5, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Prepare properly and you’ll enjoy your next hike

Along the way, we passed many fellow adventurers of various backgrounds and levels of preparation. It got me thinking about…

May 4, 2014

Action Line

‘Road strippers’? La Plata County draws the line

The county’s road stripers are currently helping with the paving project on East Animas Road (County Road 250) and County…

May 3, 2014

From our Congressman

Several bills advance, including one to establish the aerial firefighting fleet

Despite this accelerating rollercoaster, my bills continue their progress, and I have been able to move additional legislation forward. First,…

May 3, 2014

Letter from Korla

After a serene getaway, early morning panic at hotel

I had a week off of work and decided to travel north to the Tianshan Mountains. I had heard stories…

May 3, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

When I went on vacation, my Wi-Fi left me

And it works – except when it doesn’t. This is one of those times when it doesn’t. I’m sitting outside…

May 3, 2014

Adventures in Motherhood

Weekly hike allows us to watch life unfold in present moment

Scrapbooks of embarrassing moments fling open in my mind (Hello, elementary school!) when Col sees the snake – greenish brown…

May 3, 2014

Serving Veterans

Health care and the ACA: What veterans need to know

Veterans Affairs wants all veterans to receive health care that improves their health and well-being. If you are enrolled in…

May 3, 2014

On Real Estate

Evaluating renting versus buying a home

Renting is usually the best option when relocating is a possibility or your housing needs are likely to change in…

May 3, 2014

From our Congressman

Water planning: What Colorado could learn from Texas

Recently at the Infocast Colorado Water Summit held in Denver, the seminar “What Lessons Can Colorado Learn from Texas’s Approach…

May 3, 2014

From our Congressman

State funding caps semester of milestones

STEVE LEWIS/Herald ¬ Dene Kay Thomas, the new president of Fort Lewis College, pauses for a portrait during a gathering…

May 3, 2014

From our Congressman

How others looked at Durango in years past

HHH Durango telephoned about 10 o’clock last night an earthquake shock was felt in Animas Valley about 10 miles above…

May 3, 2014