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Lawmakers busy with start of new session

It has been a very busy time since the election, Nov. 4. I had to be in Denver on the night of Nov. 5 for a meeting with the house Republican Caucus and attended full-day legislat...

Young farmers plant seeds for success in our region

Way back when – perhaps the late 1990s – I wanted to be a farmer. I was close to getting mybachelor of science degree at Montana State University and was taking those “fluff” cla...

Leadership La Plata goes improv, artsy

Many Leadership La Plata classes can be pretty heavy subjects – criminal justice, health and human services, government. But the arts and culture day allows not only a chance to learn about ...

New suspense novel sure to garner awards

It isn’t often we come across a book that after reading only a few pages it is obvious that it will top the charts and win big literary prizes. Conditions were there when Murder ...

Road with 7 different names borders on crazy

I was driving up North College Drive, and just past the hairpin turn, there’s a sign that says “County Road 239.” Across the road at the annoying flashing speed limit sign, there’s a “Durang...

Blunt fetal trauma in pregnancy

Fortunately, fetal trauma in pregnancy is uncommon. The most common causes of blunt fetal trauma, in contrast to penetrating injuries such as stabbings or gunshot wounds, are mot...

The unseen backcountry trap

Usually, it’s up to you: The human factor can prove fatal

Binoculars can illuminate comet Lovejoy

Greetings, stargazers. If you haven’t seen a comet yet, this is your chance. Comet C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy) is now a dim naked-eye object. If you are not looking closely, it could be...

Buying a home really may not be out of reach

You may think you can’t afford to buy a home, but consider how the new low down-payment loans make homes affordable, even in Southwest Colorado. A $250,000 home purchase could req...

Celebrating America’s successful Community Health Centers

By Ellen Stein Axis Health System This year, the nation’s Community Health Centers will celebrate the 50th anniversary of expanding access to quality and affordable pri...

City of Durango is looking at quite a busy new year

I’ve been cleaning out closets and reorganizing kitchen cabinets. Maybe it’s my internal winter instincts to look at life and to face the New Year with a grin. Do I really need all those con...

2014 letter-writers

In 2014, The Durango Herald letters to the editor section was a lively forum, full of spirited debate about community concerns. Readers shared with others their views on the “Arc of History”...