Columnists - The Durango Herald

City’s ‘libary’ directional sign is one for the history books

I was recently in Durango visiting my sister, Debbie Williams, who thought that Action Line might find the attached photo of interest. Taken at the old public library, the sign drew our atte...

DATE: Aug 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

River spill was a signal to end business as usual

Our Animas River received a serious insult recently. Fortunately, the river seems to be recovering, but we cannot predict what the long-term effects will be. Contractors working f...

DATE: Aug 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Colorado’s unique position of public trustee

Imagine this scenario: You have a mortgage on a nice family home, which you have owned with your spouse for many years. Along the way you had two kids and added an extra bedroom. You took ou...

DATE: Aug 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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Observing the 70th anniversary of the end of the Japanese Imperial Empire

DATE: Aug 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Blues and rock from the North African desert

My third-grade geography class contained a section on studying deserts. I was fascinated by what I then thought was a lifeless Sahara, a massive stretch of land with nomadic inha...

DATE: Aug 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Exploring life through ‘Rent’

I know I’ve said this before, but theater really is alive and well this summer in Durango and at DAC. At DAC alone, we have experienced an increase in interest, talent and energy ...

DATE: Aug 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Going where the wind blows

Goose recently asked me why if we could feel the wind, we couldn’t see it? I thought about delving into some overly scientific explanation about air particles and light, but then I decided t...

DATE: Aug 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Great Adventures of Jenny and Goose

Gleaning program spreads bounty of healthy fruit trees

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggestions for your gar...

DATE: Aug 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

We deserve better science about Animas

If emotions were assigned a color, along the banks of the Animas and San Juan rivers, the color of fear is muddled orange. In the turbulent wake of the Gold King Mine accident, i...

DATE: Aug 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Local Club Championships dot horizon

It was a welcome sight to see the sprinklers back on at our lower elevation area courses this week after the restrictions were lifted on the river. The recent event, which shut do...

DATE: Aug 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Show did go on for Big Brothers Big Sisters

No 3 million-gallon mine spill was going to daunt supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado’s Dos Mosca Fly-fishing Tournament. The 19th annual event was suppos...

DATE: Aug 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Final destination financial security: Where are you on your journey?

Do you have $500 to handle a minor emergency? Most people don’t. A Money Pulse survey found 62 percent of Americans cannot cover a $500 unexpected expense. This level of financial...

DATE: Aug 18, 2015 | 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.