Columnists

Murder Ink

Good books can prompt a change in your plans

The last I looked, no one was in my rear view, my “Murder Ink” column for today was in the…

March 23, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

You probably haven’t heard of this condition

There is nothing quite as valuable as a completely functioning brain, and a damaged one is far worse than a…

March 23, 2014

John Peel

Bayfield library’s latest novel idea: Lending tools

The erstwhile books-only lender is now hammering away at its latest concept. One could even call it ground-breaking. Before summer…

March 22, 2014

Action Line

Are uncontrolled intersections out of control?

Action Line salutes your civic spirit, and you’re not going to like the answer. The aforementioned intersections don’t have enough…

March 22, 2014

Creating Community

Lend your support to Southwest Crisis Intervention Teams

Michelle (not her real name) walked down Main Street in her underwear, screaming at passing traffic. When law enforcement arrived…

March 22, 2014

What's up in Durango Skies

The universe likes simplicity: Just ask hydrogen

We have barely passed the equinox, but it already feels like we are heading into summer. I think another few…

March 22, 2014

Population Matters

Support our community through support for Fort Lewis

After graduation from college, Gail, my wife, earned a master’s degree in secondary education. After moving to Durango, she became…

March 22, 2014

From our Congressman

Task for city is creating a sustainable future

The most compelling information on this front comes from the Colorado State Demography Office. Between 2010 and 2012, local population…

March 22, 2014

Policy and Politics

Students need more than just academic support

So here’s a newsflash: Adolescence is a terrifying and disorienting time – more so for parents than kids, and that…

March 22, 2014

From our Congressman

A call to citizens: Hold governments accountable

The Illinois Court of Appeals said the city of Chicago must make available for public inspection reports of alleged police…

March 22, 2014

Columnists

Discovering steampunk style

There was plenty of entertainment, which I’ll get to in a moment, but it was worth going just to see…

March 21, 2014

Durango Dog Tales

Train your dog to be a perfect hiking companion

Before stepping out on the trail for a hike, be prepared for your dog’s needs. You should always carry a…

March 20, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

String Cheese vet Hollingsworth has a backup plan

Kyle Hollingsworth will bring his solo act and his twist on Ska Brewing Co.’s Modus Hoperandi to Animas City Theatre…

March 20, 2014

From the Extension Office

Gardening workshops to sharpen skills

The topics ranged from managing that recently purchased 35-acre tract of land (Who knew how big 35 acres really is!)…

March 19, 2014

Thinking Green

Green business will not save you or the climate

As a person who pursued sustainable business strategies at the country’s largest organizations for close to 14 years, this statement…

March 19, 2014

Bottom Line

Don’t wait until your retirement to improve firm

The business intermediaries, investment bankers and business brokers surveyed reported that about one-third of their selling engagements terminated without a…

March 18, 2014

Neighbors

Tuesday Lit members show mastery of Blarney

STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald <br><br>Betsy Clark prepares to join Mary Thompson in an Irish toast at Tuesday Literary Club's St. Patrick's…

March 18, 2014

Durango School News

With funds cut, district adjusts to ‘new normal’

This change comes after attempts to seek new investments from voters through initiatives such as Amendment 66, which failed statewide,…

March 18, 2014

From our Congressman

Our Colorado legislative process is just as involved as 3-D chess

In general, some bills are passed as originally introduced, and others go through an extreme makeover. Policy and politics play…

March 17, 2014

View from the Center

Arts are a vital building block in young lives

This recognition gets added to our community award shelf of “Top Ten Western Towns” (True West), “Top 200 Towns” (Outdoor…

March 17, 2014

Action Line

Downtown trash cans in step with pedestrians

The number of trash and recycling bins on any particular block along Main Avenue is determined by how much foot…

March 15, 2014

John Peel

Forecast for open government: Sunny, for now

I can hear most of you asking: “What the heck does that even mean? Are we celebrating the sun this…

March 15, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Common pain relievers give you a headache

Often these medications are the ones used for the symptomatic relief of minor acute (short-term) problems. The most commonly available…

March 15, 2014

From our Congressman

From ferrets to pipelines: Action heats up as session progresses

In the House Agriculture, Livestock and Natural Resources Committee, we passed House Bill 1267, which encourages local governments to reintroduce…

March 15, 2014