Columnists - The Durango Herald

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

Neighbors: San Juan Symphony FUNraiser a success

What is better than a beautiful fall day, a lovely home with fabulous views, live music from talented musicians, great munchies and a libation or two? Not much I can think of, and I imagine ...

DATE: Oct 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Photography: Self-expression we can’t live without

With the closing of Open Shutter Gallery and the loss of the artistic foresight of its owner, Margy Dudley, there is now a vacuum in the community – a photographic one. Durango c...

DATE: Oct 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

In this dark political season, reasons for hope

In the past week, I have had the opportunity to speak with some truly inspiring people, and get this: a few were politicians. I know, sounds improbable, right? This election seaso...

DATE: Oct 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

La Plata County 4-H expands outreach with STEM program

To succeed in the 21st-century workforce, young people will need skills in science, technology, engineering and math. They will also need life skills in public speaking, leadership and commu...

DATE: Oct 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Eliminate financial risk and reap the rewards

My family and I play board and card games at breakfast. Yes, maybe a little strange, but it’s the one meal we can count on having as a family. Win or lose, I love playing games, ...

DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

On U.S. Highway 550: Blinking light offers coded safety message

Is CDOT once again using us as a testing ground for traffic-control experiments? The question stems from the warning signals at U.S. Highway 550 and Trimble Lane, where there’s the only stop...

DATE: Oct 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Neighbors: Women who broke criminal justice barriers reminisce

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist There are reunions, and then there are reunions. I never heard back on the 50th reunion of the Class of 1966, which was the 50th class...

DATE: Oct 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Confusing fees can take a toll on car renters

Car-rental companies are collecting millions in toll fees – from their customers. When he crossed the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in Northern California, James Kaiser expected Avis t...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Local Wellness Center groups support people’s overall health

A woman walks through a Durango grocery store aisle with a wellness advocate at her side, like a culinary field guide. The advocate examines the woman’s favorite brand of cereal ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

From the Humane Society Help protect your dog from potentially fatal parvovirus

Almost every mammal species has its own parvovirus. Fortunately, each virus is specific for the species it infects. Therefore, if a dog in the family has a parvovirus infection, the human fa...

DATE: Oct 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Columnists

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.