Author – The Durango Herald

Action Line, always thinking polytransportationally

Dear Action Line: So, the new sculpture at the 32nd Street bridge might as well have been put in a hole. When driving east on 32nd it’s invisible. And when coming west down 32nd, don’t b...

DATE: Oct 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Did the county once have a “poor farm”?

Dear Action Line: Years ago, a city employee told me that the old, brick building at 13 Bacus was once the county “Poor House.” It looks like it’s apartments now. Do you know the history...

DATE: Oct 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Keep the faith, river trail and Oktoberfest fans

Dear Action Line: What is the status of the Animas River Trail project behind the high school? The signs say mid-June through late August, and it’s almost October. Construction is still ...

DATE: Oct 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

It’s a gas: A case study in technology vs. familiarity

Dear Action Line: Peerless Tyre gas station is right across Main Avenue from a Speedway. Their signs display a constant gas war. I love Peerless ’cuz of, well, tradition. And the fact th...

DATE: Sep 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Skating at Folsom, and who was Claire Viles?

Dear Action Line: Recent maintenance on the unnamed trail that extends south from Demon Bridge along the east side of the Animas River included culvert replacement. Is the water flowing ...

DATE: Sep 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Leaf-peeping takes on new meaning

Dear Action Line: Yes, we all enjoy the greenery in and around Durango, and especially how all the plants have surged with summer rains. But too much of a good thing, even a green thing,...

DATE: Sep 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

2017 sign honors fallen trooper from 1959

Dear Action Line: Why is there a sign outside the Strater Hotel dedicated to a State Trooper? I don’t know who this is or what happened. Did I miss something? – Just Joe Dear Joe: Well,...

DATE: Sep 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Ghosts over the Animas? Top-secret military maneuvers?

Dear Action Line: On July 8, right around sunset, I saw something odd over the Animas River. I pulled over and saw what looked almost like little miniature steam tornadoes over the Anima...

DATE: Aug 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line

The wacky reason jail snail mail was derailed to Texas

Dear Action Line: Why will personal mail to La Plata County Jail inmates need to be sent to San Antonio, Texas? Did the sheriff make a deal with Texas that its tourists can come here onl...

DATE: Aug 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Action Line