The 9-mile pipeline that delivers the city of Durango’s drinking water is in “critical need of replacement,” according to Public Works. The project has become more expensive than first thought because...

Fall is my favorite time of year, which is ironic I suppose, because I am a creature of habit. There is no avoiding the seasonal shift in all of its glory. Even the Aspen trees shimmer in a breeze of ...

I recently wrote a letter to the Hillcrest Board of Directors asking for yearly membership and T-fee discounts anytime golfers, like myself, play who are over 80 years old and have participated as a m...

Before I dive into my thoughts on traveling with dementia, I wanted to give you an update on how my condition is going. I’m definitely feeling a bit weaker, and my balance and coordination have taken ...

I fear the assassination of Charlie Kirk lit the fuse toward civil war. So remember the old Boy Scouts of America motto: “Be Prepared.” Randall Eicher Cortez

If you’ve ever felt like it’s hard to keep up with everything going on in Durango, you’re not alone. Between road projects, community events, council decisions and new initiatives, there’s a lot happe...

The Durango Herald using online commenters to call into question the response of Durango Police Department officers during an emergency situation is a disservice to our responders (Herald, Sept. 1...