For us on the Western Slope, action in Denver is showing its consequences

Last week had some serious bumps in the road not boding well for rural Colorado. Repeatedly, it’s been stated this year there’s no war on rural Colorado, that the phrase is a pa...

Bust out of prison: Take some advice to pay off debt

Credit-card debt can be like a prison sentence. What kind of time are you serving: 1 to 2 years, 2 to 5 years, 5 to 10, life? Almost 10 percent of Americans believe the...

Talks produce healthy budget bill

Last week, the House debated the state budget, which is known in the Capitol as the “long bill.” This bill funds the state government for fiscal year 2014-15. Unlike the federal government, ...

Spring brings a plethora of concerts to FLC

Spring has settled upon us just in time for the last month of classes at Fort Lewis College. The end of the semester brings a lot of exciting presentations. April will be no exception. ...

Energy drinks can fill kids with too much caffeine

There’s a disturbing trend in beverage consumption in the U.S. involving caffeine, particularly among children and adolescents. The trend involves rising use of so-called energy ...

Stress can be a major cause of illness: Control it

Ah, stress! None of us want it, but all of us have it at some point in our lives. The reality is stress is an integral, normal part of the human experience. However, an over-acti...

Public editorial board meeting

Please join The Durango Herald editorial board for its public session from 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 at Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave., Durango. The editorial board w...

The 50-year romance

Love finally blooms for Durango High School sweethearts

What to do when your hotel closes for renovations

After her hotel closes for renovations, Amber Sharma’s vacation package seems to fall apart. Now the online agency she booked it through won’t help her fix it. Q: I recently booke...

Public editorial board meeting

Please join The Durango Herald editorial board for its public session from 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 at Pine River Valley Bank, 1701 Main Ave., Durango. The editorial board w...

C.A.F.É

Resolving 9-R’s financial crisis is a community matter

It’s mud season in the San Juan Mountains

By Mark Winkworth San Juan Mountains Association Mud season – or shoulder season, also known as spring in the San Juans – can last from April all the way through June d...