Columnists

Trump is a fake savior betraying his supporters

du1-i-syn You’ve been had. President Trump sold you a clunker. Now that he’s in the White House, he’s betraying you…

February 28, 2017

No-show Cory stars in ballad of (paper) thin man

Mike Litwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn OK, it wasn’t exactly headline news that Gardner ducked a packed Byers Middle School event.…

February 27, 2017

Action Line

Carcass becomes lively topic thanks to endearing typo

In Durango, the Deer Caucus seems to be growing every year, but a recent typo noting a “deer caucus” at…

February 26, 2017

From our Congressman

Border wall could be catastrophic to wildlife

For El Jefe and the border’s other wild inhabitants, searching for love is a complicated proposition. The United States shares…

February 26, 2017

Population Matters

Let her decide if or when she wants to have children

AP photo courtesy of The Nation – Trump signing the renewal of the ‘Global Gag Rule.’ Where are the women?du1-i-syn…

February 26, 2017

From our Congressman

Water, special needs, private property on the docket

Coramdu1-i-syn The one thing that makes the Senate a little easier is the consent calendar. If a bill is unanimous…

February 26, 2017

From the Mayor

Get informed ahead of April elections

Rinderledu1-i-syn Many have asked how the fluoridation issue arrived on the ballot for city voters to decide. After approximately two…

February 26, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

Whose armrest is it, anyway? A lesson in seat etiquette

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald -DURANGO, CO- 09/12/2013 – A Frontier Airlines A319 aircraft takes to the sky after take off from…

February 26, 2017

Stewards of the Land

Backpacking is work, but it doesn’t have to be hard work

Ultralight backpackers Tom Galbraith and Glen Van Peski stand at the base of Vestal Peak in the Weminuche Wilderness. Arrow…

February 25, 2017

Froma Harrop

The LA movie that should have won best picture

du1-i-syn This year, another Los Angeles movie is doing a lot better. “La La Land,” a sunny musical romance, has…

February 24, 2017

La Plata Health Watch

Fluoride in public water systems improves health

For instance, severe dental decay among children appears to impair growth and development. Some studies have also shown an association…

February 23, 2017

Snowsports Tips From Tex

Better know the code before you go

The Responsibility Code is made of seven points that you are responsible for knowing. One of our excellent local trainers…

February 22, 2017

Adventures in Motherhood

Growing up is a dance toward independence

The woman in front of me in the checkout line is simultaneously cradling a baby, loading groceries onto the conveyor…

February 22, 2017

From our Congressman

Slow economic growth points to a broken century

David Brooksdu1-i-syn It’s looking like we’re not going to get to enjoy one of those times again. The 21st century…

February 22, 2017

A Take on Tourism

What’s up in the downhill ski business?

Bob Kunkeldu1-i-syn So do you know your ski industry facts? For certain, skiing in the U.S. is big business, to…

February 21, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

How many ways are there to get rid of Trump?

du1-i-syn One poll from Public Policy Polling found that as many Americans – 46 percent – favor impeachment of President…

February 21, 2017

Robert Samuelson

Time’s right to agree on a tax and rebate for carbon

du1-i-syn It would require Republicans and Democrats to compromise – a good thing – and would provide revenues for a…

February 20, 2017

Action Line

Weekly trip to the grocery store can be quite taxing

Nick Gonzales/Durango Herald<br><br>The state of Colorado does not charge a sales tax on food items. However, the city of Durango…

February 19, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to get a reluctant airline to compensate you

Associated Press file Gerrard Hattfield knows what that’s like. The entrepreneur was flying from Durban, South Africa, back to his…

February 19, 2017

Creating Community

Dental health clinic’s care spreads by word of mouth

Since opening in July, Axis Health System’s nonprofit Oral Health Clinic in Durango has had 1,066 appointments and served 521…

February 18, 2017

From the Humane Society

Seniors for Seniors can help you find furry friend

Puppies can be the most wonderful little beings. Their cluelessness and vulnerability make them nearly irresistible – not to mention…

February 18, 2017

Neighbors

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill ends 2016, starts 2017 with a bang

Enjoying Seasons Rotisserie & Grill’s 22nd anniversary party benefiting Housing Solutions of the Southwest are, from left, Jim Bolen, Housing…

February 18, 2017

From our Congressman

So what exactly is the big deal about Montessori?

du1-i-syn In reality, of all the alternative choices, Montessori is the least alternative in many ways – it is consistent…

February 18, 2017

From our Congressman

What is the point of editorials when ideology outweighs fact?

Rob Collins, Executive Editor, Enid News & Eagledu1-i-syn Living in Oklahoma – arguably the reddest state in the union –…

February 18, 2017