Columnists - The Durango Herald

Green is the theme on golf courses around the area

The myth is finally broken as I was going to wash my car and, well, you know the rest. But the best thing of all was I did not have to wash it as the weather saved me from dropping a gazilli...

DATE: May 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Wise mentor’s lessons shaped my career, life

My teacher, a towering figure in forensic pathology and New York City‘s chief medical examiner for a quarter century including on Sept. 11, has died. Dr. Charles S. Hirsch was 79. ...

DATE: May 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

Plant yourself in this gardening series

Life is a series of firsts – first steps, first words and first day at school. First crush (and subsequent first broken heart), first roller-coaster ride and first concert. As we grow older,...

DATE: May 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Wrestling with big questions without clear answers

I am way out of my league here, but this loss of roles we experience as we age has me exploring ego and self-identity. We begin our lives just being. We are here, with no agendas...

DATE: May 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Bill would re-enact presidential primary

I heard loud and clear across the 59th House District that voters were not happy that they did not have the opportunity to have a vote on who would be Colorado’s pick for president of the Un...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Bruce Fassett named Cattleman of the Year

Folks in the livestock industry work hard all year, so the annual La Plata-Archuleta Cattlemen’s Association Banquet offers a chance to catch up with friends, enjoy a good dinner, raise mone...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Calculate how much money you’ll need to retire

What’s your magic number for retirement? Grab a pen and write it down: $___. Have you taken all of your expenses and spending into account? Are you aiming too high or too low? ...

DATE: May 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

What a difference a day makes after decade of weather wondering

In The Durango Herald’s “WeatherWatch” section, there’s a shaded box that says, “Durango precipitation measures are recorded from 8 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the previous 48 hours.” So, being that i...

DATE: May 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

In-flight Wi-Fi may be reason to pack a book

In-flight wireless Internet connections are almost universally available. They’re also almost universally unreliable, slow and expensive. Just ask Priscilla York, who tries, but o...

DATE: Apr 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Building STI awareness is about Talk. Test. Treat.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sexually transmitted infections are on the rise with rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis increasing for the first time sin...

DATE: Apr 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Show support for requiring quieter or no-wake boating on Lake Nighthorse

Now that the environmental review for the Lake Nighthorse Draft Recreation Master Plan is before us and public comment is due by May 25, those who originally spoke in favor of a quieter lake...

DATE: Apr 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Local news as end of war’s first year nears

There was much local and war news for Durangoans to ponder as the first year of the war neared its end. One interesting story involved the disappearance of nine navy planes off Florida; why ...

DATE: Apr 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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.