Columnists - The Durango Herald

It’s important to come home to a great landing

During the Parade of Homes weekend, when Durango’s builders and homeowners graciously open their doors to looky-loos from far and wide, I get excited. Why, you ask? Well, quite a...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Travel brochures’ small print can make a big difference

The National Trust Tours brochure for its upcoming Odyssey of Ancient Civilizations – a seven-night cruise through Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania and Greece – advertises an “all-inclusi...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Our ‘spiritual’ insect friend, the praying mantis

While walking around Hawkins Preserve in Cortez on a recent morning, I happened upon an insect that is letting itself be seen more this time of year. I managed to carefully scoop her (or him...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Neighbors: 9/11 events raise money for DAC, first responders

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist As a professional partygoer, there’s nothing I hate more than hearing, “This was one of the best events I ever attended,” about an eve...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

What is the best solution for reducing carbon dioxide emissions?

It began in April 2007 with a U.S. Supreme Court case, Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency, in which 12 states and several cities brought a lawsuit against the EPA to force the ...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Engagement, investment make Durango

The Greek philosopher Plato nailed it, saying, “This city is what it is because our citizens are what they are.” Each day, we get up and have a choice in how we show up. Our atti...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Banned books all about fear

As a book lover and employee of Maria’s Bookshop, I would like to draw attention to an issue important to all true book lovers: banned books. Once a year, an alliance of diverse organization...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Stop relying on Band-Aids and ‘move upstream’

Laura and Phil Olaniyi formerly lived in Durango but moved to Mozambique where they are starting an orphanage, “Heart for the Needy.” Let’s look at some of the statistics for this East Afric...

DATE: Sep 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Neighbors: Jazz on the Hill boosts endowment for Concert Hall

by Ann Butler Neighbors columnist Attending Jazz on the Hill is one of my favorite things, because it’s my only chance to get on stage at the Community Concert Hall at ...

DATE: Sep 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Neighbors: Fundraiser to feature food from historic menus

This event is for you whether you're a foodie, a history lover or a supporter of community nonprofits. The Animas Museum is hosting a Culinary Heritage Dinner on Saturday at the D...

DATE: Sep 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Happy Trail to Surprise brings green pastures

This reporter took advantage of some down time and ventured south to Surprise, Arizona, last week. The last time I made a trip into the valley of the sun was nearly 28 years ago. ...

DATE: Sep 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

In September, mom, kids revel in joyful rituals

September is the month of Dan bow-hunting, which is so traditional it seems to be encoded into our DNA. The familiarity of slipping skins off green chiles, or salting cucumbers in...

DATE: Sep 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

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.