Columnists

For the last time, six is the loneliest number

Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill burst onto the fantasy football scene last week with 154 rushing yards and two…

November 4, 2014

Neighbors

Under the wire and over the wall for school

Mountain Middle School Director of Student Services Cara Kropp and sixth- grade humanities teacher Todd Macon show the school’s students…

November 4, 2014

A Take on Tourism

Marketing tourism is not a frill, it’s a fuel

Last year, 64.6 million travelers stuffed $17.3 billion into Colorado Tourism coffers. Both numbers set new state records, and 2014…

November 4, 2014

View from the Fort

Cornucopia of cultural events this Nov. at FLC

The Community Concert Hall started the harvest on Saturday with Shelby Lynne, a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter acclaimed for her…

November 2, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

Seven habits to keep you healthy, happy

Yet, it is one of the most complex machines in the universe. Machines break for lots of reasons. But, ask…

November 2, 2014

Action Line

Canadian flag flap isn’t all what it’s cracked up to be

The flag display inside the Main Mall includes an upside down Canadian flag.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald An upside down flag is…

November 2, 2014

On Real Estate

Homeowners need to address mold in home

While it is a serious home condition to alleviate, there are many misconceptions. Understanding the mold found in our area,…

November 1, 2014

The Travel Troubleshooter

Seated next to a pooch on a plane? Too bad

On their first flight on Sun Country Airlines, they shared the cabin with two small dogs. “My daughter suffers from…

November 1, 2014

From our Congressman

Rebuilding the minimum wage

It is time to give our lowest paid workers a raise

November 1, 2014

From our Congressman

Then as now, news mixed sorrow and joy

HHH Durango telephoned about 10 o’clock last night an earthquake shock was felt in the Animas Valley about 10 miles…

November 1, 2014

Policy and Politics

Leadership needs to match time of life

They have, through these experiences, developed their various strengths and found the appropriate places to hone them. It is pretty…

November 1, 2014

Columnists

Serving Veterans Events to honor vets this November

At 6:30 p.m. Monday, Durango City Council will be asked to approve a proclamation for an event known as Red…

October 31, 2014

Neighbors

Unicorns, castles and giant tree enchant

But the one event where I experience a true sense of anticipation to see what they’ve come up with this…

October 31, 2014

Downtown Lowdown

In a town that loves Halloween, events abound

Often this is because Halloween falls during the week and venues want to give the Monday-through-Friday crowd weekend options while…

October 30, 2014

From the Extension Office

4-H kicks off year; join one of many clubs in county

4-H clubs across the county are beginning to start their 2014-15 year. This is a great opportunity for young people…

October 29, 2014

Thinking Green

When money talks, facts twist in the wind

Poor guys. Analysts say it has something to do with the falling price of oil and BP’s stake in Rosneft,…

October 29, 2014

The Green Side of Life

And, once again, I was not the only champion among losers. A topsy-turvy Week 8 flipped claimed a pair of…

October 29, 2014

Neighbors

Being in the minority is an eye-opener

Members of the Leadership La Plata Class of 2014-2015, including, front from left, Isaac Fleener and Kerby Jo Rogers, and…

October 28, 2014

Living on the Waiver Wire

Andrew Hawkins, who has been piling up receptions and targets all season long in the Cleveland Browns’ offense, finally got…

October 28, 2014

Bottom Line

Take a day to game plan like a head coach

The best time for this planning is between Nov. 1 and the end of January, depending on the nature of…

October 27, 2014

Murder Ink

An unexpected comfort read from Minnesota

Allen Eskens is one of those guys trapped in somebody else’s life: a lawyer in a small town by day,…

October 27, 2014

La Plata Health Watch

It’s hard to hide from the threat of food poisoning

The very young, the chronically ill and the aged are the most seriously afflicted and have higher death rates. This…

October 26, 2014

John Peel

In many ways, Nepal worlds away from the West

Durangoan’s journey to Nepal reveals differences from West

October 26, 2014

Action Line

It’s a stretch to blame spandex for scofflaw cyclists

You don’t need a fancy spandex outfit to enjoy a bicycle ride in the country, as this Halloween cyclist demonstrates…

October 26, 2014