Columnists - The Durango Herald

Our recreation economy depends upon public lands and the president

We are fortunate to live in Southwest Colorado, surrounded by a rugged and natural landscape that provides us opportunities not seen in many parts of the country. Not only do vis...

DATE: Feb 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

President’s inability to connect dots is alarming

Every day, the president’s behavior becomes more worrying. One day he demeans a federal judge who challenges him; the next day, without evidence, he accuses the media of hiding illegal votin...

DATE: Feb 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Thomas Friedman

Secrets of the Saguache stone snakes: A remarkable mystery endures

There are secrets in the San Luis Valley at the northern edge of the Sangre de Christo Mountains. One of the most interesting is the riddle of large stone snakes, who built them, when and wh...

DATE: Feb 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Sirius, the dog star, burns brightest in night sky

Greetings, stargazers. Fellow Durango Herald columnist Andrew Gulliford recently extolled the virtues of presidential dog ownership, and there is even a celestial precedent for ...

DATE: Feb 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

It is never too late for a lesson in black history

Last week at a supposed Black History Month “listening session” at the White House, Donald Trump made this baffling statement: “I am very proud now that we have a museum on the National Mall...

DATE: Feb 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Durango’s tourism market is evolving

Over the past 20 years, awareness of Durango and the Four Corners area has grown exponentially. While first the railroad and then the ski resort were the predominant seasonal attr...

DATE: Feb 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Trails 2000 event is one of the hottest tickets in town

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist Thirty minutes. That’s how long it took to sell out Trails 2000’s 25th dinner and auction when ticket sales went live. I b...

DATE: Feb 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Celebrate school choice in Durango at education fair

Wednesday (Feb. 8) marks an important night of celebration in Durango. At 5 p.m. at Fort Lewis College’s Student Union Ballroom, our community will celebrate school choice at th...

DATE: Feb 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Sides need to find middle ground on regulations

“In fiscal 2015, the Federal Register, containing final and recommended rules, totaled 80,260 pages.” WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pledges to dismantle much of the regulato...

DATE: Feb 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Robert Samuelson

There is a reason for the no-smiling rule on driver’s licenses

While getting my driver’s license renewed, the technician said, “no smiling!” when it came time to take the photo. He clarified this to say that I wasn’t allowed to show any teeth in the pic...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Water, broadband among needs requiring planning and financial creativity

Water, broadband among needs requiring planning and creativity

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Chair

After a decade in the making, the San Juan Wilderness Bill can’t wait!

By Joan May, Pete McKay, Ben Tisdal, Sean Murphy, Dan Jansen and Corinne Platt Special to the Herald People live in and come to visit Southwest Colorado in large part b...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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.