But I would like to correct one impression the editorial made: Nana Naisbitt was not the problem. Quite the contrary, she is a crucial part of the solution. Naisbitt is…
If there had been other options, I’m sure the Powerhouse Science Center (PSC) board would have chosen them before making this last-resort decision. I also was surprised by the editorial’s…
Charles Durning as the governor slyly segues away without having to deal with that awkward thing about expressing a position. At a recent forum, Sen. Ellen Roberts did her best…
So outside of noise pollution caused by public transportation like airports, subways, trains, what about individual transportation? What about loud motorcycles or amplified music systems/exhausts in cars? The EPA does…
Over the years, the Herald has changed. It is now delivered later to me in the morning. It contains more writing errors (typos, grammatical and spelling), and it is narrower…
But first, I would like to say that whether or not people believe that GMOs are bad, one must think about the things Gerson didn’t mention, such as why 64…
You don’t need to water. They’re self-sufficient around this time of the year. Culinary interests such as arugula, lettuce, spinach and parsley will grow themselves in their own perfect timing.…
If the half-page did not contain interesting content, I would not be writing. Unfortunately, it contains the important education section, with articles that continue from the side of the page…
I was taken aback that people truly believed jumping off a burning building, even in the face of impending death, was tantamount to this made-up concept (suicide) we use to…
Wikipedia states, “the three-volley salute is not to be confused with the 21-gun salute, which uses a battery of artillery pieces … the 3-volley salute is a ceremonial act ……
Second, was the thrift store in financial freefall? The trend of reduced revenue started in early 2014 under the leadership of another director. Realistic revenue goals for 2015 were developed…
In the four years at its present location, the Powerhouse was able to give students and teachers supplementary science curriculum, build a robust field-trip program serving schools in a 200-mile…
I have to say that the whole event was done with noticeable professionalism and with precise organization. The whole town seems to embrace this event, and it shows by how…
Manna has many wonderful services, plus gas and food vouchers paid for with the money dropped into the red kettles during the holidays. In my car, I carry large zipper…
Private individuals have spent years and millions of dollars building viable businesses in our community. They are the ones who pay all the property taxes, which build and maintain the…
The La Plata County Humane Society is held as an example of excellence throughout the state and nation, and will continue to thrive financially and in our ability to serve…
I’ve heard talk of safety issues, health issues, vehicle-maintenance issues, quality-of-life priorities. As opposed to a previous writer who lives “off of County Road 502,” I live on County Road…
This caption is factually inaccurate. The city played a major role in the capital campaign that enabled DAC to assume the 802 E. Second Avenue facility in 1997, however, it…
After all, “the Lord God formed man out of … dust … and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.” (Gen. 2:4). Could the breath of life not be…
In 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea. The United States immediately came to the aid of the South Koreans. Reserves and National Guard units in the U.S. were mobilized and…
The Durango Botanical Society’s mission is to educate the public about the use of water-wise planting materials that are the most appropriate for our area. The Demonstration Garden behind the…
As the school year ends in Durango, it would be wonderful if the principal would organize a student cleanup on the last day. Perhaps the other schools have the same…
Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or political decision, these are our men and women who…
On May 19, the city issued a Certificate of Occupancy for our new home. The next day I went to the Finance Department to open a utility account. I told…
If you care to consider a different perspective, I would like to share a few resources that may offer a different perspective: Everyday Bias, by Howard J. Ross; What White…
The sidewalks are filthy and storefronts don’t seem much better shape. It seems available benches and doorways are occupied by street people and beggars looking for some sort of handout.…
A true supporter of the co-op would let the past lie, and move on along with the members, staff and board. With five new board members (Routledge ran but was…
From aluminum tubes to yellow cake to Saddam Hussein’s alleged ties to al-Qaida and mushroom-cloud fearmongering, the Bush-Cheney lies were on full display in 2003 and cannot be expunged from…
Then, tucked away in Section B is an article that speaks to the need for greater, and supposedly better (hah!), government interference and ever-more drilling restrictions and the horrors of…
