Columnists

From our Congressman

‘On Education’ Charter schools are challenging the status quo

Mountain Middle School Our school system was designed in 1893 by the Committee of Ten, a working group of educators…

May 14, 2016

From our Congressman

College admission process prompts ‘senioritis’

Morris Sure senioritis is a thing, but there are a multitude of reasons for this feeling. One, we have made…

May 14, 2016

Culture Gulch

A body of work exhibited at the arts center

Archer’s friend and professional colleague, printmaker and calligrapher Louise Grunewald, made this exhibit happen. Archer lives in Santa Fe and…

May 12, 2016

On the Run

New Durango Fourth of July Half Marathon

With the cold winter months just a fleeting memory and the hopes of warmer weather making an appearance soon, we…

May 12, 2016

From our Congressman

We should tread lightly with national park naming rights and sponsorship

Crunched for cash, the National Park Service has opted to sweeten the rewards for corporate donors by allowing them to…

May 11, 2016

From our Congressman

Disabled seek more access, not lawsuits

The disabled citizens of Durango appreciate your concern for accessibility (Herald, May 3), but please give our community a chance…

May 11, 2016

What's up in Durango Skies

Ursa Major: Get to know the ‘Great Bear’ this summer

Summer doesn’t begin for another month, but with the Fort Lewis College semester over and the Animas River flow rate…

May 11, 2016

Durango Nature Studies

Durango Nature Center is an oasis for wildlife, human visitors

Raccoon tracks are one of the many discoveries visitors to the Durango Nature Center can enjoy.Courtesy of Durango Nature Studies…

May 11, 2016

Gulliford's Travels

FLC retrieves historic images from unstable negatives

I paid my way through a Ph. D. by teaching photojournalism, American history and running a darkroom. In our digital…

May 11, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Tournament golf with a purpose is fun and rewarding

Over the decades, locally and regionally, golf tournaments have enhanced their visibility by striving to give back to organizations with…

May 11, 2016

Neighbors

Fancy footwork to help families with sick kids

Dancers Sally Zabriskie and Mike Brown chat with master of ceremonies Ryan Phelps after performing a cha-cha at Dancing with…

May 10, 2016

Durango School News

Durango School District to overhaul graduation requirements

When most of us went to school, our graduation was based on taking a certain number of classes and getting…

May 10, 2016

Action Line

Something’s afoot with downtown pedestrians

Gender-specific crosswalk signs are used in Berlin, but Action Line suggests appropriate crosswalk signs in Durango might say “Whoa” or…

May 8, 2016

Creating Community

Person-Centered Thinking: Finding a balance between health and safety, satisfied and content

If this all sounds a little familiar, I introduced this concept in last month’s column. Well done for remembering. What…

May 8, 2016

Columnists

Fire Prevention Bureau protects Durango-area community

Hanks The key to this question is the term “prevention.” According to the American Heritage Dictionary, it means “to keep…

May 8, 2016

Serving Veterans

Getting a doctor’s appointment is a process

The La Plata County Veterans Service Office (CVSO) provides information and assistance to veterans and their families. There is a…

May 8, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Beware: ‘New,’ ‘improved’ may give you less for more

The travel industry, flush with profits, is touting improvements to its products now, just as people begin to plan their…

May 7, 2016

From our Congressman

Getting to know the facts about mechanic’s liens

In principal, a mechanic’s lien is simple: A contractor or subcontractor (I will refer to both as a contractor) who…

May 7, 2016

From our Congressman

Every Student Succeeds tour will seek comments statewide

Well, the time to craft our own policies has arrived. Sometimes you should be careful what you wish for. But…

May 7, 2016

View from the Fort

Blaylock Marc Reed is coordinating the rehearsal facility schedule and chairing the Youth Competitions at the upcoming International Trumpet Guild…

May 5, 2016

Flies & Lies

Southwest Florida provides rest, recuperation and fly fishing

I knew the fly fishing part was true and not something made up to get me to travel. However, I’d…

May 5, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Green is the theme on golf courses around the area

Green is the theme now as I saw the amateurs, including my neighbor, tooling around mowing their lawns for the…

May 4, 2016

Coroner's Report

Wise mentor’s lessons shaped my career, life

I met Hirsch in 1984 during my general pathology residency. I planned to be a hospital pathologist but wanted some…

May 4, 2016

From the Extension Office

Plant yourself in this gardening series

Next week, Durango will also have its own first – or at least I think so. In conjunction with the…

May 4, 2016