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Bicyclists need to slow down, share road

Two encounters in one week have prompted this first-time letter to the editor, and it pertains to the local bicycle community. I was here before this bicycle phenomenon started. ...

DATE: May 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Liquor battle may end inconveniently

The drive to have full-strength beer, wine and eventually liquor sold in grocery stores is being hailed as a convenience and something the average consumer wants. Given all the l...

DATE: May 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Where did Tuba City get its name?

Traveling to Flagstaff across the northern Navajo Reservation, you go through Tuba City. Where did the name come from? Was John Phillips Sousa born in Tuba City? The Navajo people are except...

DATE: May 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Why airline refunds are always up in the air

Next time an airline promises you a refund, you might want to ask, “How much?” Gayle DeKellis forgot to do so when Aeroméxico downgraded her and her husband from business class to...

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Bipartisan blues

Despite political divide, Sen. Bennet is proud of his accomplishments

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Colorado Public Lands Day one to enjoy

I’m so glad to see The Durango Herald report on our newest state holiday, Colorado Public Lands Day! This holiday is a major win for all of us in Colorado. Our public lands are what make thi...

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Happy trails to former airport manager

It’s too bad Kip Turner is leaving for a bigger, better atmosphere. He was smart enough to step on his own lead rope. His first comment printed in the Herald was, “The airport ne...

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Ignoring tons of carbon dioxide is lunacy

After 37 years of teaching science and math, I still can’t help myself when it comes to saving articles I especially like. I have folders and notebooks on everything from elk hunting to gene...

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Questioning the handling of city commissions and advisory groups

By Tony Rocha, Karen Anesi, Brie Stahnke and Mike Todt Boulevard Neighborhood Association board of directors Not too long ago, three members of the city of Durango’s Ut...

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

‘On Education’ Charter schools are challenging the status quo

By Shane Voss Mountain Middle School Our school system was designed in 1893 by the Committee of Ten, a working group of educators that recommended the standardization o...

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

College admission process prompts ‘senioritis’

Senior year is hard. For those of you out there convinced all we do is ditch class and not do homework, I’d like to dispel those misconceptions and tell you what we’ve really been through. ...

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A body of work exhibited at the arts center

At first glance, Laurie Archer’s solar plate etchings look like random nature studies. In the three sections of “The Thread,” her exhibit now on view in the library of the Durango Arts Cente...

DATE: May 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

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.