Author - The Durango Herald

When we learn to stand up, we can make this world better

Martin Luther King once said, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” To act or speak is to be a subject, while objects are those that are acted upon. ...

DATE: Jan 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Durango’s Congregation Har Shalom to host comedian Keith Barany

When you think about taking in an evening of comedy, a house of worship may not be where you’d think to go. Congregation Har Shalom is about to change that when comedian Keith Bar...

DATE: Jan 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Coordinators can help navigate health care system

Until you have cared for a sick child, spouse, friend or loved one, you may not truly understand that health care is not “one size fits all.” Although a diagnosis may be the same, never is t...

DATE: Jan 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Durango’s Diane West Jewelry & Art specializes in custom jewelry

Editor’s note: This article is part of our monthly series profiling Durango’s art galleries.Since 2011, a downtown Durango gallery has been helping couples tie the knot with custom-desig...

DATE: Jan 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Charitable giving should come from your heart, head

While shopping downtown this holiday season, you may have noticed the “Make It Count” giving campaign organized by our Durango Business Improvement District. This campaign encourages people ...

DATE: Dec 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Durango’s New Year’s Eve parties taking over Sunday night

New Year’s Eve is Sunday, and if you are still not sure where you’re going to ring in 2018, fear not; there’s plenty of fun to be had in and around Durango. And while we can’t help you find ...

DATE: Dec 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

2017: The year’s top moments in arts and entertainment

Looking back at what made us laugh, cry and think in Durango and beyond

DATE: Dec 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Art show, sale at Smiley Building supports San Juan Citizens Alliance

Group of artists selling its work in support of San Juan Citizens Alliance

DATE: Dec 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

When your kids get cabin fever, try these activities

Tips for keeping kiddos occupied during holiday break

DATE: Dec 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Durango’s Plein Goods gallery shop finds a new home

There’s a new gallery shop in town that may seem familiar. Mary Puller, former exhibits director for Durango Arts Center, has opened Plein Goods on East Eighth Street. The shop fo...

DATE: Dec 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment