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A private concert with Reichert, Hannigan

Whenever I hear music written centuries ago, I picture myself gowned, jeweled and bewigged in a nobleman’s salon hearing the piece for the first time. That was particularly true J...

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Family appreciates community support

By Tica Clarke I wanted to take a moment to thank and compliment our community for their abundance of love, compassion and support in response to the back-to-back tragedies our fa...

DATE: Jul 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Minority children suffer from hate rhetoric in presidential campaign

By Booth Gunter Every four years, educators across the country look to the presidential election for teachable lessons about the electoral process, democracy, government and the r...

DATE: Jul 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

In looking at fluoride, evaluate the ‘facts’ carefully

In 1999, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed “Ten Great Public Health Achievements of the 20th Century.” Family planning is one. Another is “Fluoridation of Drinking Water ...

DATE: Jul 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Bashing local angler for keeping trophy trout is bad reaction to great catch

An unlikely comparison comes to mind when viewing the photo of Rob Thomas and his trophy trout (Herald, July 8). Thomas caught the big rainbow while fishing the Animas River right...

DATE: Jul 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

4-H members preparing for fair

The 4-H community is getting all excited for the 2016 La Plata County Fair. The fair will be held next month and open to the public from Aug. 10-14. The fairgrounds located at 2...

DATE: Jul 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Collaboration key in fighting fires in the West

It’s summer, it’s hot and dry, and forest fires will burn. Here’s the kicker: That may be a good thing. To unpack this claim, let’s look at two things legions of politicians and ...

DATE: Jul 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

An Open Championship to be remembered

When was the last time you woke up early on a summer Sunday? Oh, you say it was this past Sunday. Smart choice, wasn’t it? If you got up and tuned into the British Open, you witn...

DATE: Jul 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Recognizing the importance of front-line employees

The difference between a great vacation experience and a disappointing one can often come down to a single person – a front desk agent, a river guide, a store clerk or a waiter. T...

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Special interest ‘grades’ misleading

People tell me that they like hearing what it’s really like to be a legislator. So, I’ll give you a bit of the bigger picture; with 10 years’ worth of experience in Denver, I’ve observed qui...

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Transcendence – and a picnic – in the park

A picnic in the park was just what the doctor ordered Thursday as music lovers gathered in Viles Park to tailgate before the Music in the Mountains Transcendence concert at St. Columba Catho...

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

‪Durango profoundly at risk for highfalutin hooey

Here’s a question of utmost importance to Durango: Does “wholeness quiet infinite phenomena?” I believe that your readers have a need to know. Keep up the important work and send my regards ...

DATE: Jul 17, 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.