Author – The Durango Herald

The bridge in the middle of nowhere

Dear Action Line: While waiting in line at the new car wash south of town, Cascade Xpress, I glanced down into the gully on my right and saw the structure in the attached photo. It looks...

DATE: Jun 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

For Durango, what is the proper (over)exposure?

Dear Action Line: Last fall, while my wife and I were bicycling the Portuguese route of the Camino de Santiago, I stopped to get my bearings. I leaned my bike up against a utility pole a...

DATE: Jun 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Don’t panic! A fruitful, fruit-filled summer is on the way

Dear Action Line: Where is the produce stand that was in front of Durango High School relocating? – Barry Sweet Dear Barry: The community has been on pins and needles over this. There i...

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Like flume work, your boat will go slowly at Electra Lake

Dear Action Line: One of our favorite pastimes, from past times, was to take our small boat to Electra Lake, pay the outrageous entry fees and tour around the lake. We could stop for lun...

DATE: Jun 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Inside investigation: Invasion of the light strings

Dear Action Line: I think we’re being invaded, but it’s possible there’s another explanation. I saw a string of lights in the night sky a few nights ago. There were maybe 10 to 15 lights...

DATE: May 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Should bench be benched? Well, take a seat

Dear Action Line: Could you dig up some dirt on the “cob bench” thing in Buckley Park? It was kerplunked there years ago without permission. Winter was not kind to this lumpy brown mass....

DATE: May 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Why Action Line refuses to answer luxury housing inquiry

Dear Action Line: Alert! An eyesore has developed on our San Juan Skyway. It appears to be swelling, oozing wealth and privilege, obscuring mountain views along U.S. Highway 550. I’m con...

DATE: May 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Does moving fairgrounds make horse sense?

Dear Action Line: I’m wondering why the powers-that-be want to move the La Plata County Fairgrounds from its current spot on north Main to a plateau far, far away. I love having it in to...

DATE: May 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

What if the City Council candidates had tied?

Dear Action Line: I’m guessing this came up at some point during the recent Durango City Council election vote counting. What happens if there’s a tie? It’s of course incredibly unlikely...

DATE: Apr 24, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

With new tax in the bag, groceries coming off the table

Dear Action Line: My observation is that our community has adapted pretty well to the new bag laws. Like many other folks, I take reusable bags shopping. The 10-cent plastic bag fee hasn...

DATE: Apr 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Is there a right way to build a left turn lane?

Dear Action Line: Why is the left turn lane into Bodo on northbound U.S. Highway 550/160 almost three times longer than the left turn lane onto U.S. Highway 160 west just up the road? If...

DATE: Apr 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Pickleball for the kids? Not here, anyway

Dear Action Line: The walls are built, the court is paved, and it’s on city property unused for eight years. The only thing the city has to do is put up a net, poles, paint lines and gue...

DATE: Apr 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Action Line