Columnists - The Durango Herald

In our swirl of emotions, nothing is ever lost, just transformed

Here we are again, caricatures of our own seasonal habitualness. I’m blindsided by the flared-up beauty of fall. Rose announces she’s not so hungry for dinner while peach and plu...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

When lower back pain strikes, rest is your friend

A friend of mine once reflected that you know youâ€™re getting old when you hurt yourself in your sleep. He was talking about waking up with a sore back. Low back pain is one of t...

DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Celebrating with family and friends

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist It’s getting brisk for the birthdays of Scott Holland, Trish Sohlé, Tom Murray, Mark Prouty, Marty Prouty, MJ Moseley, Kathy Myrick, J...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

BID’s efforts helped address homelessness

During the summer of 2016, the Durango Business Improvement District implemented a three-part plan to address panhandling in Downtown Durango. Here are the results of those efforts. ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Neighbors: Unitarians celebrate full-time pastor

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango marked a landmark occasion in late September, and it celebrated with a bang. The fellowship has had phenomenal growth in recent ye...

DATE: Oct 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Some in Durango are fans of unusual currency

A few days back I decided to read The Durango Herald the old-fashioned way – a paper copy. I went to a newsstand and on there was a message on the box: “Use Any Coins Except Pennies.” So, I ...

DATE: Oct 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Ethics policies can help you in times of trouble

Maybe you missed the announcement that the American Society of Travel Agents is introducing a “ground-breaking” new course focused on ethics in the travel industry. If you’re like...

DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

A new study of three Hispano cemeteries along the San Juan River

By Ruth Lambert San Juan Mountains Association In 1880, the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad pushed west from Antonito through Chama, New Mexico, and along the Navajo and S...

DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Historic East Third Avenue a good place to call home

I’m a little biased when it comes to singing the praises of my neighborhood. Even before it was rooted on the National Register of Historic Places, it felt like a good place to call home. Ea...

DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Ten years in the Legislature, but time to go home

As of last week, my work on the wildfire matters and the water interim committees concluded and, for many legislators, the focus shifts to the elections and the next legislative session. ...

DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Voting is a good way to shape the world you want

We have the opportunity to vote, and thus help shape our world – both nationally and locally. Please vote, even if you don’t follow my suggestions! Most politicians have personali...

DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Funding for schools a good investment

With my experience of four decades owning and operating a small business, plus having lived in Durango for 60 years, I would like to express my full and total support for Ballot Issue 3A. ...

DATE: Oct 22, 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.