At the grave of my drill sergeant at Arlington National Cemetery. I saw on the news that he had been killed while I was working out at the Durango Recreation…
Editor’s note: Part I of this two-part column appeared in the Friday edition. Reversing these trends will require more than small adjustments. Two major initiatives could fundamentally change the county’s…
With the celebration of Colorado’s 150th anniversary, we old water buffalos couldn’t remember – even though we were there – which water rights were diverting water in Southwest Colorado before…
We will likely know the statewide November election results by June 30. Why? Because Colorado has become so blue that whichever Democratic nominee wins the primary will likely win the…
My husband and I, both cyclists, decided to walk the Animas River Trail last weekend. We were totally dismayed by the lack of bike etiquette on the trail. Almost everybody…
Getting outside to enjoy the spring weather and the natural world is always a wonderful tonic for our physical, mental and spiritual health. Paying attention to nature – and how…
Colorado voters will have to choose between Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser in the upcoming June 30 Democratic primary election for governor. It is important to understand…
As a child who rides my bike around town a lot, I was excited to see a pop-up bike lane installed on Junction Street, where I ride to and from…
In the front-page article, “Durango-La Plata County Airport opens new terminal, security checkpoint,” about the airport terminal remodel (Herald, May 18), mention was made of “two metal brown trout sculptures…
A question came to mind when I saw the banner on the April 29 Durango Herald saying the printed issue would not be available because of problems with the printing…
I cry during movies frequently, though I am rarely – if ever – wrecked by a children’s movie. “Hoppers” did it; minutes in, I felt tears welling as the on-screen…
Editor’s note: This is Part I of a two-part column examining La Plata County’s economy. Part II will appear Monday, June 1. The La Plata County economy is failing. A…
As residents of the Roaring Fork Valley, we are fortunate to live in a region defined by an independent spirit. From the banks of the Crystal River to the peaks…
What is a grifter, or a charlatan? Is it a person who professes to have knowledge, intellect or experience that they do not actually possess? In plain speak, a person…
Another “Endurance” cyclist statue bites the dust. Is it a freak occurrence, or is there a problem with the design of the traffic circle? I drive through that circle daily.…
Cody M. Perry’s column, “Colorado lawmakers keep dodging debate over public stream access rights,” is disingenuous at best (Herald, May 15). His references to “right-to-float” laws are a red herring.…
Before he died at age 87 in early May, Ted Turner knew that stewardship of land would be his real legacy. Of course, he might also be long known for…
As communities across the country grapple with rising fuel costs, air pollution, and the growing impacts of global warming, one solution is becoming increasingly clear: the widespread adoption of electric…
It takes a fair amount of time to read the “Student internet and Electronic Mail Acceptable Use Policy” before registering kids for school in the Durango School District. That is…
I’ve been thinking about this suggestion for a couple of weeks, and if I had followed through earlier maybe the latest wreck on the Chapman Hill roundabout wouldn’t have happened.…
I had the honor to work with Kip Koso for years on the Local First Board of Directors. His leadership during my term was exemplary. He has the patience and…
In Southwest Colorado, three enduring traditions celebrate remembrance, resilience and hope
Bob Harms I am Corporal Allen Stall; I am ALL those you will never know, I am those who lived and died far away, because I went where others didn’t…
