Columnists - The Durango Herald

Trump swindles and blows off the working class

A friend of mine, an expert car mechanic, once told me of losing $30,000 in a commodity deal. It was one of those investment swindles then making the rounds. I asked my friend whether he fel...

DATE: Dec 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

‘Man vs. Snake’ a great story in unusual venue

Traditional sports documentaries are best when they tell the human story behind the competition. While it stretches the definition of a sport, “Man vs. Snake: The Long and Twisted Tale of Ni...

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Swimming Against the Stream

Gratitude abounds from Durango Arts Center and beyond

The city is dressed in holiday sparkle, each of us is seeking the perfect gift for those we love and nonprofits throughout the community are engaged in their final push to meet their annual ...

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Ten years of remembering Marc

Back in the late 1990’s, our local running club Durango Motorless Transit was suffering from a decline in membership, races and volunteers. As luck would have it, a young enthusia...

DATE: Dec 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: On the Run

As political winds shift, goals of San Juan Citizens Alliance remain same

Of the many emails we’ve received at San Juan Citizens Alliance, this may be the oddest. “I see that you are not on board with our President elect. Please remove us from your mail...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Lego competition builds teamwork, creativity

Earlier this month, La Plata County 4-H entered a team into the First Lego League Four Corners qualifier. First Lego League is an international competition that promotes STEM ed...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Issue underlying growing populist parties is immigration

NEW YORK – A joke among journalists is that we are taught to count: “one, two, trend.” But at this point, I think it’s fair to say we are witnessing a populist trend around the world. The re...

DATE: Dec 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

It’s better for business to be nice than naughty

It is the season for tales of Christmastime, so here is mine. Remember the Disney character old Scrooge McDuck, the penny-pinching, most rotten, rich man in town? Well, he was as ...

DATE: Dec 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Not waste, but the Pentagon vs. the welfare state

If we wish to reduce defense spending, we have to cut the military’s size and capabilities. If we wish to expand the military, we need to pay for it. WASHINGTON — Any reporter who...

DATE: Dec 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

When it comes to parking tickets, park users get to skate

If there is no parking allowed at the Durango Skate Park, why are cars usually parked there? – Joe Green “Durango doesn’t have a parking problem – Durango has a walking problem.” ...

DATE: Dec 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

BLM rule a welcome step to address San Juan Basin’s methane cloud

As local elected officials representing San Juan Basin communities, we welcome the news that the Department of the Interior has finalized new rules to cut the waste of natural gas, also call...

DATE: Dec 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Agency’s politics override responsibility

Separating domestic and bighorn sheep ranges is a better way.

DATE: Dec 11, 2016 | 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.