Columnists

A dream deferred

years on, King’s vision far from reality

August 17, 2013

Rakowski honored by Gov. John Hickenlooper

Cathy Cowles, left, celebrates with Mary Jo Rakowski at the state Capitol after Rakowski was honored by Gov. John Hickenlooper…

August 16, 2013

Downtown Lowdown

Wranglers celebrate 25 years of Gary Cook

That’s when the Bar-D Wranglers took the stage for the first time north of Durango, and they’ve since fed and…

August 15, 2013

Thinking Green

When it comes to mines, bonding is important issue

There are more than 500,000 old mines throughout the West – and even the Eastern states – that continue to…

August 13, 2013

Bear Smart

Why are some bear seasons easier?

Bear conflicts are common in places such as La PLata County – and they don’t always involve people. This bear…

August 13, 2013

From the Extension Office

4-H volunteers, participants make a leader proud

This wonderful group of people shows off its passion and commitment to positive youth development at the annual county fair.…

August 13, 2013

Neighbors

Quilts, jams, bunnies and barbecue at the fair

Courtney Basye, 12, a member of the Mountaineers 4-H Club and the daughter of Steve and Tanya Basye, helps serve…

August 13, 2013

Culture Gulch

No need to travel to New York City; opera comes here

Beginning Oct. 4, The MET: Live in HD will return to Durango. Ten transmissions of matinee performances at the Metropolitan…

August 12, 2013

Coroner's Report

From beginning to end, Mom was my best friend

Mom loved history, politics and baseball. She rooted for the hapless Chicago Cubs for 80 years. She wasn’t particularly interested…

August 11, 2013

Treasure Hunter

Reality meets the promise of hidden riches in Yellowstone

No joke. Gasoline prices are killing this treasure hunter right now. Some people dream about winning the lottery, I dream…

August 10, 2013

Gulliford's Travels

Desert oasis

Utah’s Jones Creek offers relief from the heat, and a trip back in time

August 10, 2013

Action Line

Durango goes to seed with grass issues

A long swath of ornamental feather reed grass had to become nonornamental because the fulsome foliage at Folsom Place blocked…

August 10, 2013

Patient Parenting

Number of local families that need child care staggering

As I answered the phone, emails and people stopping by, I realized, to my angst, that the majority of the…

August 10, 2013

Policy and Politics

Sleazy acts do not a war crime make

For years, we have received letters to the editor from people who take a decidedly different position than the Herald…

August 10, 2013

From our Congressman

Creating true security

focus from violence to diplomacy and international cooperation

August 10, 2013

From our Congressman

2013 legislative session yields new employment laws

Shollerdu1-i-syn The Family Care Act (House Bill 1222) requires employers covered by the Family Medical Leave Act (those with 50…

August 10, 2013

Neighbors

A fishy tale: The one that got away was ‘thiiiis big’

Keith Wegen exults in his 21½-inch brown trout during Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado’s Dos Mosca Fly-Fishing Tournament…

August 9, 2013

Downtown Lowdown

The ‘Wheel’ keeps Texas swing rolling

It is celebrated by diehard fans and pockets of bands around the country eking out a living, which has been…

August 8, 2013

On the Run

Father, son share passion for ultrarunning

A competitive ultrarunner since 1996, Harry has competed in dozens of races and continues to enjoy running long distances although,…

August 8, 2013

Durango Nature Studies

Bluegrass and songbirds – the music of summer

Since its beginning in the back of the Smiley Building five years ago, the festival has grown in size and…

August 7, 2013

From the Extension Office

Celebrate our heritage, culture at the fair

Airlines have taught us that if we actually wind up at our final destination, close to being on time and…

August 7, 2013

Your Ecological House

You can’t have too much mulch in your garden

– Popular conservationists’ motto Even though it’s midsummer and your vegetable garden is already growing, it’s not too late to…

August 7, 2013

Columnists

Hot band from Big Easy makes good times roll

In the mood for a Big Easy evening are, from left, Jim and Barb Altree and Paula and Stan Schler,…

August 6, 2013

From our Congressman

Get involved to keep Colo. the land of opportunities

All of this reminds me of the many hard-working people in Southwest Colorado for whom summer’s not as much a…

August 6, 2013