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Reactions to ideas to bring Animas water the Dryside understandable

Most of us have experienced the feeling of déjà vu – literally, “already seen.” We know, too, that déjà vu often brings with it a distinct feeling of unease. Both describe our rea...

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Tourism and others approaching a fork in the road

The accepted model for tourism funding is to pass state or local legislation that creates a low percentage room tax with revenues dedicated to market the community. It works like...

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Scouting in summer ‘Leave no Trace’

School may not be in session, but summer is high time for Boy Scouts. In July, just before the monsoons hit, the Scouts of Troop 501 hiked from Little Molas Lake to Coal Bank Pass...

DATE: Aug 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Rio games: Forget the problems and cheer excellence

In light of the stories circulating prior to the opening of the Olympics, many of us seem surprised that the games have gone so well. That is curious. Have we become so accustomed to bad new...

DATE: Aug 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Offer to purchase Arc might hit a steel wall

I need your help! Who could I contact at the city to purchase the Arc of History? I would like to put it in my front yard, as it will compliment my home quite nicely. I am actually serious...

DATE: Aug 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Travel sites hiding cheapest rates for hotels

At first, to Christine Compo-Martin, the Expedia.com search results looked like a mistake. As she queried the site for a hotel room in Philadelphia, she found properties without photos. ...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

From the extension office Ripe or not?

Here’s how to pick the best produce

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Hugs can be good; fishermen can do better

It seems every time I turn on the news there is a story about a law enforcement officer being shot and killed, or wounded just because they’re wearing a uniform. The people who work for the ...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

War affected every aspect of daily life

“Will Your Wife Tell Her Age? — She Will If She Wants a Sugar Ration Card.” This headlined an article in the Durango Weekly Herald in 1942. For those women who did not care to have their age...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Gold King Mine spill: How we can all become better citizen-scientists

As a scientist and a member of the San Juan Basin Board of Health, I am in the interesting position of seeing how data collected from the Animas River are presented to the public by scientis...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Tipton putting industry ahead of public

After reading the article, “Tipton urges repeal of new methane rule” (Herald, July 28), I almost fell off my chair. Why would any public servant, knowing the dangers to the health and welfar...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Budgeting process means looking ahead to 2017

The three of us who serve as the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners take our work on behalf of county residents very seriously – and we recognize that there is a long and varied l...

DATE: Aug 6, 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.