Columnists - The Durango Herald

When cooking with flowers, a little bit goes a long way

While I was cleaning out my cupboards recently, I found a few exotic ingredients I didn’t even know I had – a bottle of orange blossom flower water, pomegranate molasses and another bottle o...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Mouths to Feed

Task force busts airlines for failing to follow rules

Is your airline telling you everything? After a government operation that netted four airlines, the unsurprising answer is: No. Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation di...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Former ballerina keeps dancing on bicycle pedals

Another national cyclocross championship  for a ballerina. No kidding. Shannon Gibson of Durango  youve probably seen her at Bread or Bakers Bridge or...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Outdoors... More or Less

Action Line: Highway ‘pot garden’ plan get nipped at the bud

Now that the Arc of History is gone, how about replacing it with a marijuana garden? Grow lights could be installed to help brighten the dark U.S. Highway 550/160 intersection. National medi...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Different choice, different result

Obama has orchestrated the most divisive political and cultural environment since the 1960s.

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Community Voices

Turn off your television, computers and go outside and play!

Todays children seem to be increasingly disconnected from nature and more connected to staying inside with their television programs, movies, video games, computers, iPods and even dig...

DATE: Oct 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Evolving Families

Government can learn from local nonprofit groups

December was another busy-with-legislative-duties month as I traveled to various parts of the Senate district for constituent meetings to discuss current conditions and concerns residents fa...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Capitol Report

Accessories vastly improve the tech experience

My father wore cheap suits and expensive ties. He knew accessories can make a huge difference at a small price. And thats true whether were talking about the wardrobe ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Techno Buddy

Through French eyes, U.S. looms large in every way

I have come to learn that life does not revolve around other peoples opinions about you, but they can play a mercenary role. Apparently, Americans are young and naïve compa...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Word from Afar

Today’s GeoQuiz buzzword: Bee

By John Peel Herald Features Editor In what country would you find the Tungurahua volcano? If you answered Ecuador, without reading or accidentally glancing ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: GeoQuiz

Make sure good nutrition supports your long life

The U.S. population is aging. The majority of residents are middle-aged or older (older than 45 years), and the ratio of older people to young is increasing. The fastest growing a...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: You are What You Eat

Enlist ranchers in fight against climate change

If you are worried about climate change, these are not the best of times. The decision by the U.S. Senate to postpone climate legislation and the failure of last years Copenhagen summi...

DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Writers on the Range

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.