Columnists - The Durango Herald

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

One year later, the EPA still must do more

Although it’s been one year since the Environmental Protection Agency released millions of gallons of toxic waste into the Animas River, there are still many questions left unanswered and ma...

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

Veterans Stand Down is a hand up, not a hand out

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

4-H members to star at the La Plata County Fair

The La Plata County Fair kicks off this weekend with pre-fair events. On Saturday, the public can attend the 4-H Horse Show and the open class American Rabbit Breeders Associatio...

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

When fright kills, is it murder or an accident?

It’s possible to frighten a person to death, and people have been charged with and convicted of murder for doing so. The recognition that a person may be guilty of some degree of ...

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

Vacations bring so much joy, but challenges too

It’s summer, time for vacations! Not only is it fun, but traveling gives us different perspectives on things. It takes us from our comfortable routines and forces us to adjust, h...

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Majors are done; tournament play still heating up

This Jimmy Walker was DYN-O-MITE in winning the 98th PGA Championship last weekend in the saturated grounds of Baltusrol. A little bit of luck never hurt anyone – like a sand trap birdie fol...

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

There’s still lots to do this summer

Summer is winding down and parents are starting to think about back to school time, with Durango schools starting in less than three weeks. Where did summer go? There still are pl...

DATE: Aug 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

A toast to 30 years of Music in the Mountains

With a glass of prosecco and a toast to 30 more, the final concert of the 30th Music in the Mountains festival came to an end Sunday after the Festival Orchestra and Maestro Guillermo Figuer...

DATE: Aug 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Local businesses have had more than enough time to comply with the ADA

You can run an ad in this paper. Put it on Craigslist. Or look in any lost-and-found bin in town and still not find hide nor hair of what so many of us have misplaced these days: A sense of ...

DATE: Aug 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Action Line: Recreation and sanitation mingle at park bench

You need to check this out. By the “Demon Bridge” across from the Fairgrounds, there’s this bench overlooking the Animas River. Thing is, the bench was installed right next to a sewer vent. ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

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.