Columnists

Downtown gladly welcomes rally of wallets-on-wheels

The event started simply as a friends’ gathering in Ignacio, and soon became a regional draw for other motorcyclists and…

July 30, 2013

Neighbors

After the trail comes the grub for chow time

Cooking a big meal over an open fire was all in a day’s work for chuck wagon cooks. Lavenia Taylor,…

July 30, 2013

La Plata Health Watch

Pain keeps us alive and helps doctors diagnose

Pain sensation is one sensory perception experienced through our nervous system. Others are touch, vibration, proprioception (or joint position) and…

July 28, 2013

Treasure Hunter

Can’t find those Spanish doubloons? Give geocaching a try

That’s the premise of geocaching. It’s a free, worldwide phenomenon that has people out the door and hunting for secreted…

July 27, 2013

Creating Community

Strong social support: Possibly as beneficial as healthy food

The United Way Community Investment Committee recently decided to provide funding for group meals at both the Durango/La Plata County…

July 27, 2013

Stewards of the Land

Pikas: Cute little furry indicators that the climate is changing

Pikas live in talus fields at high elevations and are sensitive to even minor variations in temperature. Even brief exposure…

July 27, 2013

What's up in Durango Skies

Globular clusters: The cotton balls of the Milky Way

The summer Milky Way is in the sky right after dusk, with the brightest parts toward the constellation Sagittarius. That…

July 27, 2013

Destination Durango

S.W. Colorado: A dozen vacations in 1 destination

This message expands on the previous “Get Real” campaign and is designed to encourage visitors to plan more time to…

July 27, 2013

Action Line

‘Durango Bag’ sends clear message about local priorities

The Durango Leather Messenger Bag from Kenneth Cole New York offers a luxurious option as a reusable grocery bag.Courtesy of…

July 27, 2013

From our Congressman

Fear is the greatest threat to our freedoms

Gene Policinskidu1-i-syn For the most part, those wishes come and go – or the targets do, as media fortunes or…

July 27, 2013

From our Congressman

The new Jim Crow

Mass incarceration of blacks has created a new caste system

July 27, 2013

Policy and Politics

Accessory units issue shows roles in policymaking

I am not unique in possessing this, um, skill, and as contentious policy debates unfold, its prevalence becomes apparent. The…

July 27, 2013

Population Matters

Join me in the celebration of my 70th birthday

Writing this column for The Durango Herald has been a real pleasure. I have had reason to research all sorts…

July 27, 2013

Neighbors

A productive cycle: $75,000 for sick kids

Seven-year-old JT Zink, center, celebrates after riding 28 miles on his bicycle in the Courage Classic in Summit County with…

July 26, 2013

Downtown Lowdown

New venue is for serious music lovers

Advances in technology have made it so five musicians in five states can send files to make a record, fans…

July 25, 2013

Neighbors

Saving a beautiful place

La Plata Open Space Conservancy board member Ted Compton, left, enjoys socializing with the organization’s Executive Director Scott Perez during…

July 23, 2013

Clubhouse Porch

From humble origins, Randango Classic turns 32

This event had humble beginnings in the parking lot of the old A&L Coors facility in Bodo Park when a…

July 22, 2013

Money Savvy

What if you didn’t have to worry about money?

It’s a question you’ve heard before. Your friends have asked, your co-workers and maybe even a stranger or two. In…

July 22, 2013

Murder Ink

Make plenty of time for these summer reads

They’re magnificently written but for only the crime-fiction pro and the dog days of summer when you can disengage with…

July 22, 2013

La Plata Health Watch

Risks, benefits of medication must be weighed

The fact is that medications as a form of treatment can be confusing for many people. This is particularly true…

July 21, 2013

Creating Community

Working through problems? Art can help heal body, soul

Art heals through a unique process by bringing hidden issues to the surface, and thereby making us conscious of these…

July 20, 2013

The Travel Troubleshooter

Are ‘custom’ airfares good for travelers?

That’s the intriguing and somewhat thorny question being raised by the worldwide airline industry through a little-known proposal called Resolution…

July 20, 2013

Adventures in Motherhood

Simple trip to the high country shows power of family ties

There is no doubt that our kids get different things from each of their parents. I am pretty thrilled that…

July 20, 2013

Action Line

Television cartoon exterminator puts con in contest

Our loyal correspondent and good friend Dale Elliott shares his first name with exterminator Dale Gribble. But that’s where all…

July 20, 2013