Columnists - The Durango Herald

Promotor Program leads us closer to health equity

The disproportionate burden of illness and chronic disease that affects poor and underserved populations is one of the injustices of our time. For this reason, the need to prioritize health ...

DATE: Oct 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Defeat was the rule in early days of the war

During the opening months of 1942, World War II went badly for the United States and its allies. The attack on Pearl Harbor was quickly followed by attacks throughout Asia and Ja...

DATE: Oct 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Let the bidding begin

La Plata County Tax Lien Sale is coming up

DATE: Oct 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

No simple solution to where to put the sewer plant

The siting of the wastewater treatment plant is a contentious issue that has no good solution. In 1983, City Council could have moved the plant from its present site to undevelope...

DATE: Oct 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Blue Hornets bring the ska back to Ska

The history of ska in Europe and America is littered with aging punk rockers. With its roots in Jamaica, fusing calypso and American rhythm and blues, its second wave influenced the angsty m...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Hiking our way to the vegetable promised land

It’s a nightly showdown at the dinner table in my house. The theme song from “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly,” playing in my head as I take my 10 paces from the kitchen to the table then sli...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

New England: More than just pretty colors

Not long ago, she who must be obeyed (swmbo) pointed out our annual spring road trip had not been taken for several years. When I responded that I was tired of driving, two airpl...

DATE: Oct 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Two examples that may prove shaking can kill

Some medical experts have decided that shaking can’t kill babies. These experts regularly testify for the defense when murder charges are brought after an infant’s death has been ...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

Charm of Apple Days lies in its simplicity, utility

Over the years, I’ve assisted in putting on numerous outdoor events in Southwest Colorado. For eight years, I’ve worked on the Iron Horse Chef and Tour de Farms; I’ve organized co...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Oliver Sacks’ rich intercourse with the world

Dr. Oliver Sacks has died. He was the professor of neurology at the New York University School of Medicine, the author of many books, including Awakenings and The Man Who Mistook...

DATE: Sep 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Remembering Tom Grams a world away

Dr. Tom Grams, dentist extaordinaire, lived a life that made a difference, traveling to some of the most war-ravaged, impoverished nations in the world to give people good dental care. ...

DATE: Sep 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Options are few when trying to curb unwanted parkers

Most houses have space for two cars in the driveways, but we have a third car we prefer to park in front of our house. Some nearby houses are college rentals. When the third car is out, oppo...

DATE: Sep 27, 2015 | 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.