Columnists

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

The 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

Keep your rod in one piece: Don’t do these

Probably the biggest mistake that leads to a broken rod is not following the cardinal rule when booting and suiting:…

June 5, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

Elder Grown wins online vote, festival slot

The election of our president often results in everyone losing, yet I’ll argue that voting for certain bands to play…

June 5, 2014

Get Growing

Now’s the time to plant your warm-weather crops

By Darrin Parmenter Ah yes, the first week of June. That time when it should be safe – and wise…

June 4, 2014

Your Ecological House

Anything goes during epic game of ‘Extinction’

– American soccer star Mia Hamm I got out of my environmental writer’s box a couple of weeks ago and…

June 4, 2014

From the Extension Office

‘D2D’ exchange opens doors to experience

This spring, I am harvesting mini-kales, mini-mustards, spinach and green-leaf and red-leaf lettuces. These tasty greens from my garden get…

June 4, 2014

Clubhouse Porch

Fort Lewis finally adds women’s golf to its clubhouse

Back when I mentioned this, Durango High School had at least two very talented young female golfers who would have…

June 3, 2014

Columnists

Mehaffie and crew deserve kudos for tapas

Joel Jones, center, makes a toast to Music Director and Conductor Arthur Post, right, at the end of his 12th…

June 3, 2014

What's Up Downtown

Downtown all dressed up for fun in the sun

Got paint? The City Streets Department applies the annual fresh coat of paint to all downtown curbs and crosswalks, which…

June 2, 2014

View from the Fort

Arts don’t take summer break at Fort Lewis

Art faculty are literally traveling around the world. Teaching, taking students on tours and exhibiting work is a common summer…

June 2, 2014

John Peel

Exercising the mind pays off

For college-bound youths, lifting books as good as lifting weights

May 31, 2014

Action Line

Not everyone is a rooter for city’s sewer-line insurance

First, this general observation: Why the outrage over the city finding a program in which homeowners could potentially save money?…

May 31, 2014

On Real Estate

Setting price determined by variety of factors

Homes are filled with memories and generally have been tailored to fit the owner’s tastes and styles. There might be…

May 31, 2014

Adventures in Motherhood

‘Let me be a mountain of love and firm boundaries’

Me: “Yes.” Rose: “Not pigment.” Me: “What?” Rose: “Pigment. You know, the hard, flat stuff on the ground.” Me: “Asphalt?”…

May 31, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

Five common travel mistakes: Avoid them

But simple as that sounds, in practice it’s not always that easy. Let me say right from the outset that…

May 31, 2014

Letter from Korla

China adventure extends to the dinner table

May 31, 2014

Columnists

Questions about VA health-care coverage? Read on

If I’m enrolled in a Veterans health-care program, do I meet the federal requirement for health-care coverage? Yes. If you…

May 31, 2014

From our Congressman

The Great Depression came late to Durango

UUU Durango Herald-Democrat Dec. 24-25, 1929 (combined issue): “Brokerage house workers were reaping the highest harvest of gold this Christmas…

May 31, 2014

From our Congressman

Death and politics

Expect capital punishment to be an issue in this year’s Colorado governor’s election

May 31, 2014