Columnists - The Durango Herald

A question of values

In support of independent liquor stores

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

Do not lose sight of Durango High’s excellence

Since my freshman year, I have been constantly embroiled in the ongoing conversation about Animas High School versus Durango High School. The primary topic of conversation being: “Animas is ...

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

Cutting teachers, clubs affects families

Have you ever wondered if Durango School District 9-R would run out of money? In this situation, my opinion is that we should increase the mill levy for schools. My reasoning for this is so ...

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

Humans are driving Earth’s sixth mass extinction

Last summer a big game hunter from Minnesota shot Cecil, a famous male lion, in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwean officials didn’t press charges against Cecil’s killer. Many people in this...

DATE: Apr 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Building community on the road to living with wildfire

In preparation for an upcoming Fire Adapted Communities Workshop, I was asked to prepare a short presentation on what drives me to do this job. The answer really gelled for me after attendin...

DATE: Apr 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Touching the horizon

I love the desert in springtime. Indian paintbrush blushes alongside the trails and desert birds flit about overhead, diligently building nests, whistling while they work. Somehow the aridit...

DATE: Apr 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

High drama to be had in Philadelphia

I hit a travel jackpot earlier this month on a trip to Philadelphia. I flew there for my annual conference of the American Theatre Critics Association. Seventy critics and their ...

DATE: Apr 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Wash one away, play again on another day

You know the adage that if you wash your car, it will rain. Well, we have seen that oft times this same thing happens when you move your clubs from the garage to the trunk of your car and he...

DATE: Apr 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

In many ways, 4-H teaches members how to be leaders

The presidential campaign has put the topic of leadership in the spotlight. Each candidate is trying to convince voters that he or she will be the best leader for our country. Lea...

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

Power play over mine saddles Navajos with toxic asset

Imagine an unlikely scenario with me. Donald Trump, the wildly successful, great, terrific business icon turned even terrific-er presidential candidate, finds himself unsure how t...

DATE: Apr 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

South Platte bill a victory for whole state

The unanimous passage of House Bill 16-1256, the South Platte River Water Storage bill, shows that the Colorado Legislature can put politics aside, come together, and get behind an issue tha...

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

Use a budget to banish stress about money

Money is the leading cause of stress among Americans. Sixty-four percent of us said money was a “somewhat” or “very significant” source of stress in a 2015 survey by the American Psychologic...

DATE: Apr 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

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.