Columnists - The Durango Herald

45th Iron Horse bicycle race the centerpiece of action-packed weekend

After nearly half a century in the life of one iconic athletic event, it can (with a healthy dose of home-town hubris) be emphatically stated that no other place in the nation boasts a bette...

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

San Juan Symphony meets the maestro

After a season of tryouts, the San Juan Symphony selected its new music director, Thomas Heuser, in March. On May 15, supporters in both Durango and Farmington got to meet him and his family...

DATE: May 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

We’re tracking the wiley website-using tourist

As tourism is the world’s largest industry, the analyzing of tourist behavior and trends is an industry obsession. After all, good intelligence can be a competitive advantage in a highly com...

DATE: May 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

High-achievers share this essential trait

Dreams set the course for our lives. How we navigate the journey toward them can determine if we succeed or fail. What does it take to accomplish our goals? What sets high-achieve...

DATE: May 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Durango’s green energy numbers are not black and white

There’s a sign on the west side of U.S. Highway 550 at Animas View Drive that says we are a “Green Energy Community.” If we are, can you find out what percentage of the energy we consume is ...

DATE: May 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Headphones are your key to sanity on noisy flights

You probably have a lot in common with Rick Brunson. OK, maybe you’re not an information technology consultant, and maybe you don’t live in Barnesville, Georgia. But you probably ...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Trump overshadows Democrats’ feud

Democrats are freaking out, which sounds about right. They were freaking out at exactly this time eight years ago. You remember. Hillary Clinton was on the losing side then, and r...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

History reflects how bigotry helped shape the West

I’ve traveled frequently to Slovenia to see the place where my grandparents came from, and I remain amazed why they would trade that land of lush forests for windswept Rock Springs, Wyoming....

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

Understanding the June primary election

You have probably all noticed that it is election season, and while the General Election is still almost six months away, Colorado’s primary is fast approaching. Voters in the Ju...

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

Responding to my climate change denying friends

A letter to the editor (Herald, Jan. 10) got my attention. It would seem that its author and I are living on different planets. The writer calls professor and former NASA scientis...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Community’s support of the arts something to appreciate

As I approach the end of my tenure as the exhibits director of the Durango Arts Center, I cannot help but reflect, with appreciation, on our community’s sincere support of the arts. ...

DATE: May 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

4-H grows bountiful garden, strong character

Spring is always an exciting time of year. Southwest Colorado’s weather has been predictable in its unpredictable manner. So, no matter if it is rain or shine, it’s time to get ou...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

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.