Columnists - The Durango Herald

Airlines keep packing on fees for checked bags

British Airways shouldn’t have charged Jim Arnold and his wife $400 for their checked bags. After all, the couple were flying from London to Newark, New Jersey, in premium econom...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Election year

Understand changes as to how Colorado elections are run

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

U.S. should work to improve voter turnout

As the presidential race heats up, caucuses and primaries will be held across the country and with them, many hot topics will be discussed. Everything from personal attacks by ca...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Peaceful classrooms lead to a more peaceful world

Watch the news, read the news, listen to the news – so much of what I see, read and hear often fills me with apprehension. Unfortunately, as humans, we are wired to focus on what...

DATE: Feb 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Art in Durango brightens Feb. doldrums

Midway through the shortest month of the year and on the downhill slide to spring, February is considered for most to be a quiet, contemplative moment of renewal in the New Year. The major c...

DATE: Feb 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Gas bust is call to look for new energy sources

What’s causing the loss of oil and gas jobs in the Four Corners region? For some readers, this question is an abstraction; for others, it is deeply personal. In the pa...

DATE: Feb 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

4-H clubs teach members skills to become leaders

As the 2016 election year heats up, I am reminded of how important teaching citizenship can be to our youth. Across America, the 4-H Youth Development organization believes strong...

DATE: Feb 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

A night of poetry and music delights friends

Guests knew the evening would be something special when they were invited to hear a poetry reading featuring works by Joel Jones, the former president of Fort Lewis College and a man who’s b...

DATE: Feb 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Help define Durango’s future

One of the City Council’s goals is to “envision Durango’s sense of place by creating character districts” that embrace the unique characteristics of different areas of town. Ten distinct are...

DATE: Feb 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Sensible biomass bill draws opposition

With the adrenaline rush of the Super Bowl victory by the Denver Broncos fading but certainly not gone, legislative activity is picking up steam. I had four bills to present in committee las...

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

Public land good for rural areas

Study finds that personal income rising faster in counties with more public land

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

Stoplight at JBo’s isn’t music to motorists’ ears

Going to work every morning, I drive down North College Drive and have to stop at the light on Florida Road across from JBo’s for a left turn. That light takes 45 minutes to change. OK, mayb...

DATE: Feb 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

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.