Columnists - The Durango Herald

Motorists are in the driver’s seat for North Main ‘Frogger’

Every time I drive past north City Market on Main Avenue, I see people in the middle of Main crossing from the supermarket or liquor store to the Spanish Trails Motel. They are obviously not...

DATE: Apr 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

The murals at Mama D’s: In Salida, wall art tells story of an era

SALIDA – Traveling around the West, when it’s mealtime I’ll eat anything – and I have. Friends tell me that I am blessed with an iron stomach and a tasteless palate. Perhaps. I w...

DATE: Apr 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

5 things to do to prepare your home for sale

The sellers top five list is a check list for being successful in selling a home. In the marketplace, we often see homes that are not ready to be sold. Here are some ideas to assure a positi...

DATE: Apr 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Public Editorial Board Meeting

Please join The Durango Herald editorial board for its public session from 4:30-6 p.m., Wednesday, April 15 at Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave., Durango. The editorial board ...

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

Disability barriers are societal problem and have to change

When you talk to most people about barriers experienced by people with disabilities, they tend to think of the physical barriers. We envision accessible parking spaces, ramps into public bui...

DATE: Apr 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

No regrets: Working toward a peaceful ending

As we age, many of us are thinking back on our lives and trying to heal some of the issues that have hindered us. We are examining our pasts and asking, “What remains incomplete in my life?”...

DATE: Apr 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Assessing tests

Federal, state and local requirements ask much of students, teachers

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

Fracking or taking, it should still be a local call

A recent bill in the Colorado legislature would have required any local government, such as La Plata County, to compensate natural-gas royalty owners if the value of their interest were redu...

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

Arc of History on the ski slopes?

If you saw a group of people giddily clinking glasses at the Ore House on Tuesday, you might want to find out what they were celebrating. They were the Top Fundraising Team and th...

DATE: Apr 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

More is not always merrier in our congested cities

New York and San Francisco are expensive places to live. That’s a big problem for the nation because these cities are centers for the booming knowledge economy. High housing costs discourage...

DATE: Apr 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

Americas have historic opportunity

Hemispheric leaders should reaffirm the importance of freedom of information to all

DATE: Apr 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

‘Schoolhouse Rock’ is coming to Cortez

If you’re a 30- or 40-something who grew up on American television and Saturday morning cartoons, you no doubt are familiar with “Schoolhouse Rock,” the educational series of songs that taug...

DATE: Apr 9, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

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.