Columnists - The Durango Herald

Alternatives to prison

New tools allow for discerning whom should be locked up

DATE: Jul 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Worldly Todo Mundo links humanity through music

Santiago Orozco had an organic vision for what became Todo Mundo. When he arrived in San Diego from his native Columbia, he had ambitions of building a music career, but he had no...

DATE: Jul 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Bringing the focus back toward the local courses

While most of the world’s attention is focused on what is happening at the Old Course across the pond, locally our attention is on upcoming tournaments and tournament postings. T...

DATE: Jul 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Regulation fixes failings of free market

The problem with free market solutions to environmental problems is really quite simple: The free market does not exist. Let’s take a peek at the energy sector to see just how non...

DATE: Jul 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

How to plant a tree so it will thrive

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: Jul 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

4-H’ers make final preparations for county fair

The La Plata County 4-H program has had a busy summer. We have completed exchange trips, a natural resource camp, project days and the state 4-H conference. In addition, we are ...

DATE: Jul 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Music in Mountains kicks off in high style

Music in the Mountains’ launched its 29th season Sunday with Summer Soirée at Purgatory Ski Resort, a private party for major donors that always offers something special. This ye...

DATE: Jul 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Durango’s phone habits show herd mentality

Isn’t there some sort of law about unnatural acts like talking on a cellphone while bull riding? And you should see what he left behind him! Left me steaming! – Cab O’Yero It’s ha...

DATE: Jul 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Gear to thwart thieves while you’re traveling

Little things sometimes make a big difference when it comes to travel safety. Like a strategically placed zipper. Consider what happened to Aaron McHugh, who was recently explorin...

DATE: Jul 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Independence important for all – not some – people

Amid the barbecues and fireworks of our Fourth of July celebrations, I like to reflect on what actually brought us to our national independence. I imagine this adolescent nation, chafing at ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Will the center hold?

LPEA elections reflect the spirit of national politics

DATE: Jul 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

High court behind two ways to curb legal costs

Lawyers are expensive. Lawsuits are expensive. But it is sometimes more costly in the long run not to have legal counsel. This is certainly a statewide problem but also affects L...

DATE: Jul 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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.