Columnists - The Durango Herald

At least school kids aren’t in the dark about eclipse

I’m a parent of a 9-R student and I keep rolling my eyes about the absurd permission form I had to sign for the solar eclipse. The district required parents to waive all liability if a kid l...

DATE: Aug 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

For Durangoans, embracing life in Spain starts with the food

For a variety of reasons, our family decided to move to Spain for a year. We uprooted our Durango teenager and grade schooler, left our jobs, found a friend to take our dog and...

DATE: Aug 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: An American in Spain

What to do if a destination gets too popular

Daniel Threlfall remembers his visit to Chichen Itza, Mexico, a destination billed as one of the wonders of the world. It isn’t a good memory. Threlfall, an Internet consultant fr...

DATE: Aug 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Couple defines meaning of family differently

DEAR ABBY: I have been married five years and have two children under 3. I grew up in a large Italian-American family; my husband did not. He doesn’t understand the closeness I have with...

DATE: Aug 20, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Who really pays the real estate commission?

In almost all cases, the real estate commissions for the buyer’s and seller’s agents are listed on the seller’s closing statement; commissions typically do not appear on the buyer’s closing ...

DATE: Aug 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Bruni: Eclipse reveals the nature of American marketing

Situated on a busy thoroughfare and oh so romantically named, the 1st Interstate Motel in Casper, Wyoming, could stand improvement. Eight of its nine reviewers on Trip Advisor gave it the lo...

DATE: Aug 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The Coloradoan: Panhandlers deserve dignity and respect, too

From the Fort Collins Coloradoan editorial board on Aug. 11.A man waiting at a busy Fort Collins street corner is asking for money. He knows that if he stands there long enoug...

DATE: Aug 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Thibodeau: A public lands, prosperity and craft beer connection

We’re enjoying great times here at Ska Brewing, and we are proud to be part of the craft brew explosion in Colorado. What started with one craft brewery in Boulder in 1979 has grown to 348 s...

DATE: Aug 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Butcher: Volunteer firefighters – unsung heroes of our towns

If the universe wanted to challenge volunteer firefighters, it would arrange for a fire emergency right smack in the middle of a small town’s annual festival, when fire crews are busy helpin...

DATE: Aug 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Christian teen hesitates joining gay-straight alliance

DEAR ABBY: I’m 14, starting my freshman year in high school and, of course, will be joining lots of clubs to prepare for college. My best friend is gay, and when I asked her ...

DATE: Aug 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Power struggle with Tri-State won’t end soon

A few weeks ago, we sent forth our champion with bated breath and hopeful expectations to plead our case before Tri-State, to please allow us to generate more electricity locally here at hom...

DATE: Aug 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

As a new school year begins, I want to hear from you

Another school year is upon us, and families are preparing to send their children back to school. Our traditional public schools, our charter schools and our private schools are ...

DATE: Aug 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.