Columnists - The Durango Herald

Jim Bolen honored by Kiwanis Club of Durango

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Congratulations go to Jim Bolen, who was recently named the latest Lusche Fellow of the Kiwanis Club of Durango. The award ...

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Democrats seeking the road back from identity politics at home, globalism abroad

WASHINGTON – One of the more salutary outcomes of the recent election is that Democrats are finally beginning to question the wisdom of basing their fortunes on identity politics. ...

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

No popularity contest for the press

WASHINGTON – It was a pathetic spectacle: TV news executives and anchors filing in to Trump Tower on Monday to be the president-elect’s whipping boys. Donald Trump had summoned th...

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Ringing the Salvation Army bell makes the holidays bright

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist One of my favorite activities during the holidays is ringing the Salvation Army bell. My rule is to keep ringing the bell and wish eve...

DATE: Nov 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Decorating with poinsettias for their celebrations

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Recovering from their Thanksgiving indulgences for their birthdays are Renate Widder, Bill Webbe, Ted Carr, John Geer, Sam Kidd, Karen...

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

President-elect’s promises are empty

The president-elect’s promises are empty

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Use of personal cones not legal to curb public parking

The other day, I went to a nondowntown business and saw that someone across the street had put out orange cones in front of his or her house saying “no parking.” I would love to be able to l...

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Walkable, rideable neighborhoods are here to stay

Why is there the hubbub about “walkable and rideable” neighborhoods? It is elementary, my friends. The convenience of shopping, restaurants, art and music activities, river trai...

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Travelers fight unfair treatment by reversing credit-card charges

For better or worse, travelers are turning to a last-ditch tactic to resolve their disagreements with airlines, car-rental companies or hotels: instigating credit-card disputes. C...

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Allison’s Turkey Packers Co-op

During the dark days of the Depression, the residents of La Plata County struggled to survive and, in the rural areas, families helped to sustain themselves as they made the most of their fa...

DATE: Nov 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Schools one way to give children every advantage

New parents hope that their children will be perfect. Unfortunately, there is often disappointment when reality sets in. We have always cared about the welfare of our children, bu...

DATE: Nov 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Resurgent Pittsburgh a tale of community

In recent weeks, I’ve found myself challenged to keep an open mind and filled with a strong desire to soak up positive news. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to take a momen...

DATE: Nov 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Mayor

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.