Columnists - The Durango Herald

Public-lands position based in history, reality

It’s been an interesting start to my summer. Responding to a reporter’s question of whether I’d be thinking about running for the U.S. Senate during the interim, I answered honestly that I’d...

DATE: Jul 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Durango Friends of the Arts say gracias

It’s hard to imagine a better way to spend a summer June evening than margaritas, good food and fun company. Especially when it’s rainy outside and full of bright colors on the inside. ...

DATE: Jul 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Wildflower, weed debate meets happy median

I wish the planters in the center of the U.S. Highway 550/160 intersection were better maintained. They are currently full of noxious weeds obscuring the wildflowers. Is it the state’s respo...

DATE: Jul 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Deciding whether to go organic or not isn’t always simple

Just what does “organic” mean? Are there really any quality and safety benefits, or are fans just succumbing to another marketing ploy? Deciding whether or not to buy organic food...

DATE: Jul 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Columnists

When airlines collaborate, you win and lose

All Bonnie Elliott needed were seat assignments in advance. And all Ernie Kuhnke wanted were his frequent-flier miles. But neither of these air travelers can get them. Why? Even t...

DATE: Jul 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

What does your community’s public health department do?

A single low-income mom with three small children comes in to the San Juan Basin Health Department office to receive education and support along with vouchers from the Women, Infants, and Ch...

DATE: Jul 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Headlines were mixed on the eve of war

Americans had just finished their Thanksgiving holiday and were looking ahead now toward Christmas 1941. The world around them was in its second year of World War II. They had heard Presiden...

DATE: Jul 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Not another day care

A glance into the Powerhouse Science Center’s plight

DATE: Jul 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Community-based employment service for homeless veterans launched

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a new employment program aimed at helping job-ready veterans exiting homelessness, and those on the brink of homelessness, gain stable and long-t...

DATE: Jul 3, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Carcosa’s roots rock defies a simple definition

Bob Wills was on to something that pre-dated rock ’n’ roll. When the King of Swing was asked about the forthcoming musical revolution, his response defied a definintion for the music he had ...

DATE: Jul 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

High and fast water makes for creative fishing

I’m not real religious when it comes to prayer. In fact my prayers are usually for good cigars, better whiskey, and fish in love with dry flies. I’m a man of simple needs. Howeve...

DATE: Jul 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Saved organs not souvenirs, not for sale

During a science field trip to the Staten Island morgue in 2005, high school students saw a familiar name on a glass jar containing a brain. Jesse Shipley, a classmate’s brother, had died tw...

DATE: Jul 1, 2015 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

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.