Columnists - The Durango Herald

Littwin: The body slammer wins – Is it all Trump’s fault?

The body slammer wins in Montana, meaning, apparently, we’re either one step closer to the apocalypse or to political reporters adopting concussion protocols. Or maybe both. The c...

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Conversations, patience key to getting it right

There are a few common refrains that residents share with the La Plata County Commissioners – “When will Denver TV be available here?” and “What can I do about my neighbor’s barking dog?” Bo...

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Turner: Elevating action sports - a new vision for FLC athletics

“Plainly put, the Fort Lewis College athletic program can’t get much worse, and it probably won’t get any better.” I wrote that in 1999 for a Herald guest editorial. It was a poor...

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Colby: It is well past time to lift the embargo on Cuba

The travel and trade embargo on Cuba is, and has always been, a subject of much debate for the people of the United States. When it was first put in place in the early 1960s, it was seen as ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Errand runner is chagrined by size of lunchtime tips

DEAR ABBY: I work as a runner in a law firm, which means I do pickups, make deliveries and do any other out-of-office tasks the lawyers or other staff need. Part of my job involves picki...

DATE: Jun 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

Test case shows how viewpoints about a death can differ

Medical examiners play mind games a lot. We create hypothetical death scenarios and work out the best certifications – the forensic pathology equivalent of Sudoku puzzles. We play...

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

Recovery off the course; busy time on the greens

I sit down this week at my computer trying to collect my thoughts and regain my strength. After an unexpected first-ever trip in a Flight for Life helicopter last weekend courtesy of the gal...

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Plan Now for Visiting Friends and Relatives

An interesting thing happens every Spring in the downtown Welcome Center. Local residents stressed out by nervous anticipation of relatives are looking for information on what to do with fam...

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Participate in public health emergency dispensing exercise

San Juan Basin Public Health will be working with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment on a Public Health Emergency Dispensing Exercise on June 16 at the La Plata County ...

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

I’m making decisions about disposing of my corpse

She called it a cemetery crawl. We were to drive to all the cemeteries in the area and decide where we wanted to be buried. Both of us are interested in green burial, burial into...

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

We can move past President Trump on climate change

President Trump’s spoken thoughts on climate change layer ignorance over irresponsibility. They humiliate thinking Americans and frustrate our friends. The president’s recent refusal in Euro...

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

College student living at home is ready to fly after graduation

DEAR ABBY: I am 21 and about to graduate from college. I have lived at home these last four years partly because my dad didn’t want me to go away. He never said it, but he made up reason...

DATE: Jun 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Dear Abby

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.