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A new symbol of Fort Lewis’ commitment

Geosciences, Physics and Engineering Hall reflects STEM interest

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

GOP spins out on its first lap

Doesn’t anybody here know how to work this thing? For 10 years, Republicans have waited for their chance to govern, and finally the voters handed them the car keys: unified GOP c...

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

Recognizing the importance of outdoor recreation

Over the past two years, I have had the honor of representing the people of Colorado in the United States Senate. Looking back on the 114th Congress, I’m proud of the bipartisan work we were...

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

Parting thoughts on a troubling issue important to the future of Colorado

As I have attended the Joint Budget Committee hearings, I have come to understand even more the issues that face Colorado. Prisons and youth detention homes are very expensive to ...

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

Bill Roberts is (finally) retiring!

Please join in celebration of his service to the Herald and our community

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

Do not ‘repeal’ health coverage without replacing it

Though it’s clear that not everyone likes the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare), recent surveys show that key parts of the legislation are popular with a vast majority of Americans rega...

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

Guest surveys count; fill out those comment cards

It’s a good thing Jayne Holland didn’t skip the guest survey after a recent stay at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta. When the property solicited her opinion through a comment card in her s...

DATE: Jan 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Local community rallies in wake of recent hate crime

On Dec. 12, I received an email from our Adult Program director in Cortez. The email subject was simple: “Bus Vandalism.” When I opened the attached pictures, it was clear that this was not ...

DATE: Jan 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

The people saved the ethics office, not the tweets

That went over well. In the darkness of night on a federal holiday, House Republicans voted to kill the Office of Congressional Ethics. That would have shut down independent investigations o...

DATE: Jan 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

From wisdom to gratitude, aging has positive aspects

It was a couple of days after the election, and I ran into a friend walking on the river trail. Being disappointed in the election outcome, we said things like, “I’ve been here before,” “I f...

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

In dark of winter, I’m dreaming about seasons, possibilities ahead

Author and philosopher Albert Camus once wrote: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” Because Camus was a philosopher, I can ...

DATE: Jan 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Where’s the line between accident and criminality?

When a child dies because somebody did something stupid, should medical examiners certify the manner of death as an accident because no harm was intended? Or homicide – stupidicide, we somet...

DATE: Jan 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

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.