Columnists - The Durango Herald

Air passengers bug each other in so many ways

Airline passengers are pushing each other’s buttons more than ever, mostly because there are more buttons than ever to push – literally. Consider the in-flight reading light, whic...

DATE: Mar 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

A closer look at Durango Fire’s Operations Division

As deputy chief of Durango Fire, I would like to take the opportunity to discuss the Operations Division of the department. The Operations Division covers all aspects of call res...

DATE: Mar 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Exhibit is astute political commentary laced with outrage

“The best political art is always viciously negative.” British culture critic Jonathan Jones wrote that last week in his column in The Guardian. Jones pointedly asked...

DATE: Mar 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

‘Double Dirty Thirty’ benefit race comes to Durango

When Megan Finnesy moved to Durango in 2010, she began to formulate the idea of putting on a race that would showcase the local trails and draw people from all over. “I kept looki...

DATE: Mar 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Josie Bassett: As wild as the frontier

A pioneer mother accused of murdering one of her husbands isn’t a likely candidate for Women’s History Month, but then Josie Bassett wasn’t a typical pioneer, either. She lived a...

DATE: Mar 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Students building knowledge as field scientists

Environmental education is an idea that should be fostered throughout an entire life. It’s easy to think that the concept is meant mostly for primary school students being taugh...

DATE: Mar 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

Inside Gemini you’ll find rich field of stars

Greetings, stargazers. To be consistent with my previous March columns, you will have to hear me complain about daylight saving time. Consider it done, so let’s move on. ...

DATE: Mar 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Colorado agricultural icons’ legacies live on

It was with great sadness that I was informed of the passing of former state Sen. Jim Isgar. He was not only one of the great politicians of our time, but was also a successful rancher, busi...

DATE: Mar 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

District working hard to solve budget puzzle

The news has been inundated with stories about the financial status of the district and its desire to engage the community. While the school board certainly has opportunities to ...

DATE: Mar 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Fun and fundraising for arts

Durango Friends of the Arts spends all year raising money to supports artists and arts organizations, and it has kicked off its 2016 ventures in high style. Kicking is almost lit...

DATE: Mar 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Mystery gas line, winter’s onset lead to rout of route

I just came down 14th Street from East Third Avenue and recalled the city doing street work there some months back. The south side of the street is smoothly paved, but the north side of the ...

DATE: Mar 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Don’t be fooled by ‘resort fees’ at next hotel stay

If you’ve ever found a bargain on a hotel only to discover a few clicks later that the property charged a nonnegotiable “resort fee,” you’re not alone. Last year, 744 properties ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

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.