Columnists - The Durango Herald

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

How to avoid the worst seat on the plane

Oh, the things passengers do to avoid the worst seats on the plane. They beg. They negotiate. They even lie. If you’re flying somewhere this summer and aren’t willing t...

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Your Durango Fire Rescue Authority facing challenges

This month, I would like to highlight some of the future challenges facing Durango Fire Rescue Authority, and our ability to provide fire, rescue and emergency medical services in our commun...

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango Fire's Corner

Celebrate our nation’s bright spots in health care

A couple of weeks ago, Durango residents and visitors happily strolled around Buckley Park and watched the parade on Main Avenue. The Fourth of July was a chance to celebrate two things Amer...

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Southwest Colorado’s legislators need to better represent our values

It is safe to say that the outdoors and a clean, healthy environment are absolutely intrinsic to our identity in Southwest Colorado and the state as a whole. It’s one of the biggest reasons ...

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Camaraderie, consistency key to speed work

The mere mention of speed training to some runners can elicit feelings of dread, but not so for the runners participating in the weekly Durango Running Club workouts. They had nothing but go...

DATE: Jul 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Homegrown artist comes back for the summer

Driving into the Four Corners felt like coming home. Arriving at my family home in Dolores was being home. Walking into the Durango Arts Center was like arriving at my second home. ...

DATE: Jul 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

McIlroy goes too far; youth show promise

Earlier this week, I sat back in my chair so far that I almost fell over backwards after the comments I heard from Rory McIlroy about his decision not to compete in the Olympics and the twis...

DATE: Jul 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Phantom Ranch: Mary Colter’s oasis in the Grand Canyon

Anyone who has hiked the Bright Angel Trail off the Grand Canyon’s South Rim knows the pleasure 9 miles below of finding Phantom Ranch. How the ranch got there, who planted the first trees a...

DATE: Jul 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Use binoculars to explore the Milky Way

Greetings, stargazers. The summer Milky Way is one of the many things you get to enjoy if you are lucky enough to live in the Four Corners. From most big cities you might never ...

DATE: Jul 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Nature helps kids thrive in so many ways

Almost every parent I talk to struggles with the same issue in the summer – how to keep their kids off electronics. Things have changed since the days of kicking your kids outsid...

DATE: Jul 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

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.