Columnists

Secrets of the Saguache stone snakes: A remarkable mystery endures

In Saguache County, thousands of years of human habitation have left their mark on the diverse wetlands, sage flats, piñon-juniper…

February 8, 2017

What's up in Durango Skies

Sirius, the dog star, burns brightest in night sky

Fellow Durango Herald columnist Andrew Gulliford recently extolled the virtues of presidential dog ownership, and there is even a celestial…

February 8, 2017

From our Congressman

It is never too late for a lesson in black history

du1-i-syn It sounded a bit like he thought the inimitable Douglass, who died in 1895, was some lesser-known black leader…

February 8, 2017

A Take on Tourism

Durango’s tourism market is evolving

Bob Kunkeldu1-i-syn While first the railroad and then the ski resort were the predominant seasonal attractions, people today know Durango…

February 7, 2017

Neighbors

Trails 2000 event is one of the hottest tickets in town

Neighbors columnist Thirty minutes. That’s how long it took to sell out Trails 2000’s 25th dinner and auction when ticket…

February 7, 2017

Durango School News

Celebrate school choice in Durango at education fair

At 5 p.m. at Fort Lewis College’s Student Union Ballroom, our community will celebrate school choice at the fourth annual…

February 7, 2017

Robert Samuelson

Sides need to find middle ground on regulations

du1-i-syn WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump pledges to dismantle much of the regulatory state, the amalgam of federal rules, directives…

February 6, 2017

Action Line

There is a reason for the no-smiling rule on driver’s licenses

The requirement for a neutral expression for your Colorado driver’s license is rooted in global security. Back in April, Colorado…

February 5, 2017

From the Chair

Water, broadband among needs requiring planning and financial creativity

Water, broadband among needs requiring planning and creativity

February 5, 2017

From our Congressman

After a decade in the making, the San Juan Wilderness Bill can’t wait!

Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald Special to the Herald People live in and come to visit Southwest Colorado in large part because…

February 5, 2017

From our Congressman

Inclusivity means 360 degree outreach, respecting colleagues amid differences

du1-i-syn What does that look like? It means actually walking across that aisle to talk with Republicans. It means listening…

February 5, 2017

Duane Smith

By 1945, pre-war days gone forever

Changes afoot in Durango and the world

February 5, 2017

From our Congressman

Trump needs a dog in the White House

du1-i-syn He doesn’t drive a pickup with a gun rack. He doesn’t wear Levis or Wranglers, and his hairstyle certainly…

February 5, 2017

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to avoid toll roads on your next trip

In Orlando, Florida, it’s called State Road 528, also known as the Martin Andersen Beachline Expressway. In Miami, it’s Florida…

February 5, 2017

Creating Community

For kids, choose tap water for a smile that sparkles

Popedu1-i-syn San Juan Basin Public Health’s Regional Oral Health Specialist Kari Plante has provided dental health services to thousands of…

February 4, 2017

Stewards of the Land

Art of misadventure: Appreciating the unpredictability

This is the sentiment that occurred to me, not all at once, at some point in college. I was, and…

February 4, 2017

View from the Fort

Head up the hill for great shows

Blaylockdu1-i-syn First up at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College is The Nile Project at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.…

February 3, 2017

From the Extension Office

Women need to be more aware about their heart health

Heart disease isn’t just for men. Cardiovascular disease is the top killer of women in the U.S., but many female…

February 3, 2017

On Real Estate

Taking care of the big stuff

Erin Whitedu1-i-syn Perhaps you are coming from a home you’ve lived in for years and had everything mise en place…

February 3, 2017

Froma Harrop

A principled center coalition will fight Trumpism

du1-i-syn “What’s the use?” the man said, gesturing at the filthy surroundings. “If people like us don’t maintain standards,” the…

February 3, 2017

Flies & Lies

Ten things to do when the snow is at Ph.D levels

The difference in the two is the Ph. D snow will eventually go away, while a Ph. D of higher…

February 2, 2017

From the Extension Office

How to prune your fruit trees this winter

OK, there is the off chance that those are my current wishes. And I have one more: fresh fruit –…

February 2, 2017

Coroner's Report

Tough choices: How far to take a death investigation?

Families may think no stone should be left unturned in the effort to identify a body or determine a cause…

February 2, 2017

Authentic Aging

How do we answer the risk vs. safety question?

When is it worth it to say, “No, I don’t want to do that?” Where is that edge of either…

February 1, 2017