Columnists - The Durango Herald

‘Potted’ plant isn’t what some tourists think it is

Inside one of the city’s flower barrels, there’s a plant that resembles marijuana. Here’s a photo. I saw a tourist who stopped to look at the plant. He muttered derisively, “I just don’t kno...

DATE: Jun 14, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

You don’t have to take ‘no’ for an answer

If you’re Thinking of taking “no” for an answer from a travel company? Let Alan Schroeder talk you out of it. When a late spring storm forced the cancellation of his r...

DATE: Jun 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Bystanders can help step in to stop bullying

William Burroughs once wrote, “There are no innocent bystanders ... what were they doing there in the first place?” This may be an overstatement in some cases, but I do wonder if ...

DATE: Jun 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

A legacy of lessons

Charles E. Schumacher left behind memories of beauty and craftsmanship

DATE: Jun 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A quick overview of Colorado landlord-tenant law

Most tenancies, which involve residential properties are controlled by a written lease. To be legally effective, the lease must be signed by both the landlord and tenant. Most leases are for...

DATE: Jun 13, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Farmington Vet Center provides readjustment counseling services

The Vet Center Program was established by Congress in 1979 out of recognition that a significant number of Vietnam-era veterans were experiencing readjustment problems after returning to civ...

DATE: Jun 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

High Rollers bring country to Strater, fresh off a hit in France

The High Rollers’ 20-year plan did not include shows overseas. Nor did it include bandmates reared on anything but country, or an original song that resulted in statewide radio play and its ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Summer lecture series is picture-perfect

As surely as the Snake River pulses through the Tetons, the bloodstream of the mythic West runs through Ansel Adams’s photographs. America’s most famous nature photographer died in 1984, but...

DATE: Jun 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Legislative session was rewarding

It’s been a month since the end of the legislative session, and it’s been great to be home more often. Driving over Red Mountain Pass last week to attend two town-hall meetings i...

DATE: Jun 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Program targets middle-schoolers to become field scientists

There has been much concern lately about water-quality levels in the Animas Watershed. We often take for granted that rivers can be floated, jumped in and enjoyed, especially in a town such ...

DATE: Jun 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

Where pioneers are buried: La Plata County’s historic cemeteries

She was dying as she took her place on the wooden wagon. Wrapped in quilts and an oil cloth against the cold pelting rain, her relatives spoke urgently, encouraging the team of horses. But i...

DATE: Jun 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Choose pollinator plants, and they will help you

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: Jun 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

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.