Columnists

Sending our young women into the world

Of course, the graduation ceremony is the seminal rite of passage for moving into adulthood, but for several years, the…

May 30, 2014

On Real Estate

Tips to help move slow-moving home

the Pueblo Chieftan Like the U.S. economy as a whole, the real estate market is supposed to be recovering. And…

May 30, 2014

Duane Smith

The Blues Train rolls out this weekend

Music on a train was documented in the film “Festival Express,” which featured The Band, The Grateful Dead, Buddy Guy,…

May 29, 2014

Clubhouse Porch

Remember the approach shot to the green that caromed off the grandstand and eased its way toward the hole? I…

May 28, 2014

From our Congressman

Thank you to those who have served

We are not sure if we were lucky compared to the veterans at home today whose own country men and…

May 28, 2014

From the Extension Office

Studies discount difference between organic, conventional foods

Selecting organic produce based on nutritional or contaminant/pesticide content has not been supported by research. Analytical analysis consistently is hampered…

May 28, 2014

Thinking Green

Change requires becoming unreasonable

You know the one I’m talking about. Well-coiffed, prudent, good with money – he exudes an air of paternal stability,…

May 28, 2014

Money Savvy

Homeownership is a great thing if you’re ready

You’ve heard the clichés about homeownership: It makes financial sense compared with renting. It’s one of the best investments you…

May 26, 2014

Murder Ink

For fast readers, here’s a list to keep you busy

The most gripping and certainly the most unusual is The Farm by Tom Rob Smith, a June 3 release by…

May 26, 2014

Action Line

Green has become the new black on certain area roads

Courtney Callahan of the Durango Smoke Shop, right, and Misty Tucson of 6th Street Salon & Spa ignore their parents’…

May 25, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Don’t be afraid, but be concerned about skin cancer

I’ve never really thought about a “fear” list, and, subsequently comfortable in whitewater, I’ve removed that item from the list.…

May 25, 2014

Creating Community

There is a place for everyone to be involved in United Way

First, we are not an airline or an insurance company (but the names are similar). United Way is a charity…

May 24, 2014

On Real Estate

If you’re looking to buy, time is not on your side

du1-i-syn The price will be in the form of a higher payment for the same house or the same payment…

May 24, 2014

What's up in Durango Skies

Near Hesperus, FLC observatory explores night sky

This time of year has fewer hours of darkness, but since school is out, I get more opportunities to use…

May 24, 2014

Stewards of the Land

San Juan Mountains Association serving up fun this summer

Teachers in the 2012 Forests to Faucets workshop look for macroinvertebrates near Silverton. San Juan Mountains Association will offer the…

May 24, 2014

From our Congressman

An open love letter to Porter Adventist Hospital

KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERAdu1-i-syn And it sure didn’t. A few weeks ago, with no warning signs we were attuned to…

May 24, 2014

From our Congressman

Animas cleanup

Superfund designation would only interfere with a process that is working

May 24, 2014

Population Matters

Working to control dangerous methane emissions

Perhaps you have heard the term “San Juan Basin.” It is not a river basin but rather a geological formation…

May 24, 2014

Columnists

Choral Society’s Cabaret is just plain fun

The Durango Women’s Choir performs on Saturday night at the Durango Arts Center.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald On May 17, it was…

May 23, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

Every Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day at the Embassy

This music is kept alive in Irish pubs worldwide, including Durango’s Irish Embassy. Every Sunday for the last six years,…

May 22, 2014

From the Extension Office

Are your plants suffering? Test for herbicide carryover

Curled, cupped or twisted leaves, misshapen or small fruit, poor germination and even plant death can be signs of herbicide…

May 21, 2014

Your Ecological House

Climate change is upon us: So now what?

– 2014 National Climate Assessment report to the U.S. Congress Well, in a weird way, it’s nice to be validated.…

May 21, 2014

Get Growing

With smart, tender care, you can grow lush, healthy lawn

By Debbie Williams Lawns – I know, rhymes with yawns. But, hey, who doesn’t like a nice piece of green…

May 21, 2014

Clubhouse Porch

This golfing challenge Sunday and Monday will benefit Youth Baseball of La Plata County. And, as we have seen from…

May 21, 2014