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City recall could be in the bag with 689 signatures

Is it possible to recall city councilors who want to ban almost everything? Can we put four (one doesn’t deserve it yet) on the same recall petition? Is there a way to prevent them from doin...

‘Keeping it Sacred’ movie is example of beautiful full circle

A boy rides his bike down a dirt road. He’s looking to meet with friends and for answers for how to help his dad quit smoking. Friends join his quest seeking knowledge from elders about how ...

Something’s ‘phishy’ about vacation rentals

If you think the words “vacation rental” and “phishing” are all but synonymous, you’re not alone. Just talk to Ann Schutte, who recently found a rental villa with a “million-dollar” view in ...

Tragedy can’t stop legacy

5K run to memorialize plane-crash victim Gena Rych

Vets invited to health, wellness fair in Durango

Veterans and their families will have the opportunity to meet staff members of the Durango Veterans Administration Clinic and learn more about VA health care at a veterans health-and-wellnes...

Teaching high-needs students is being reworked and improved, not discarded

Recently, a lot of misinformation has surfaced on changes being made in School District 9-R to address the needs of students with special needs – particularly at Durango High School. A story...

Victory over Spain left the U.S. a world power

The Spanish American War, for all practical purposes, was over almost before it began. Badly beaten Spain realized this and agreed to an armistice on Aug. 12, although the treaty was not sig...

LPEA’s green history

Old and new board members have shared environmental commitment

Travel essential to cultivate FLC donors

I have some comments on the story headlined “Dubai trip elicits an ethics complaint,” (Herald, May 26). I am the chairman of the Fort Lewis College Foundation board of directors. Our mission...

It’s time to talk seriously about carbon-free electricity

The editorial “Clean power” (Herald, May 5) claimed that opposition to renewable energy for generating electricity is an “outdated model,” and that the main force behind such opposition is l...

Montoyas and the Elks honored at Bar D event

It’s truly the start of summer when the Bar D Chuckwagon holds its “dress rehearsal” and the community gets a chance to honor its history. (Never mind that summer solstice stuff, Memorial Da...

Blues train just another stop for busy Kirk James

Blues music played aboard a classic steam train may be a perfect pairing of Americana. Now in its third year and extended to two days, the Durango Blues Train will feature nationa...