Columnists

From our Congressman

Funding for schools a good investment

Our school system is the backbone of our community. I cannot think of a more important issue facing our community…

October 22, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: San Juan Symphony FUNraiser a success

Held at the home of Moni and Jonas Grushkin on the rim of Florida Mesa in late September, the event…

October 21, 2016

View from the Center

Photography: Self-expression we can’t live without

Slater-Sandovaldu1-i-syn Durango contains an impressive variety of artists and performers who remain active in the community, however, none are as…

October 20, 2016

Thinking Green

In this dark political season, reasons for hope

I know, sounds improbable, right? This election season, the words “politician” and “inspiring” seem to repel each other like corresponding…

October 19, 2016

From the Extension Office

La Plata County 4-H expands outreach with STEM program

La Plata County 4-H is motivated to help prepare all youths to meet the challenges of the future. We are…

October 19, 2016

Money Savvy

Eliminate financial risk and reap the rewards

Win or lose, I love playing games, especially ones that involve risks and rewards. They create twists, turns and surprising…

October 18, 2016

Action Line

On U.S. Highway 550: Blinking light offers coded safety message

If the warning lights did indeed spell “wolf” in Morse Code, traffic would likely come to a standstill, as motorists…

October 16, 2016

Neighbors

Neighbors: Women who broke criminal justice barriers reminisce

Enjoying their reunion and tour around the Southwest with a stop in Telluride are, from left, Pam Withrow, Luella Burke,…

October 16, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Confusing fees can take a toll on car renters

When he crossed the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in Northern California, James Kaiser expected Avis to bill him for the $5…

October 15, 2016

Creating Community

Local Wellness Center groups support people’s overall health

The advocate examines the woman’s favorite brand of cereal and points out the added grams of sugar on the label.…

October 15, 2016

Columnists

From the Humane Society Help protect your dog from potentially fatal parvovirus

So why do certain animals get the infection? The most important factors seem to be the experience that the dog’s…

October 15, 2016

From our Congressman

Athletes share their love of open spaces

Jerry McBride, Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald photo illustration<br><br>Durango’s Howard Grotts, a 2016 Olympian, rides on Rim Trail on Friday a trail…

October 15, 2016

From our Congressman

It is important to respect political opinions

Caroline Knightdu1-i-syn As with any election year, people on both sides react with instant hostility toward anyone who disagrees with…

October 15, 2016

From our Congressman

Nurturing development of executive functioning

From a neurological perspective, there are two areas of the brain: the subcortex and the cerebral cortex. The subcortex (brainstem,…

October 15, 2016

From our Congressman

Proposition 106: Access to medical aid in dying

Fortunately, Colorado voters have the opportunity to approve Proposition 106, the End-of-Life Options Act (ELOA), after it was twice rejected…

October 13, 2016

On the Run

Embracing down-time, a runner’s challenge

Over the years, I have learned how to balance my running with other activities to remain injury free and to…

October 13, 2016

Gulliford's Travels

All in family: A century of selling groceries in Georgetown

Original bins, shelving and tea canisters were installed in the new brick building a decade later. Relatives of the family…

October 12, 2016

Durango Nature Studies

Vampire bats not out to suck your blood

As youngsters all over Durango painstakingly design their vampire costumes and bring home artwork from school depicting pumpkins, cats and…

October 12, 2016

What's up in Durango Skies

New telescope users can look for these night-sky targets

One of my favorite activities is to introduce new telescope users to the wide variety of objects that are visible…

October 12, 2016

From our Congressman

Pro & Con: Amendment 72: Raising state taxes on cigarettes

Colorado voters have an opportunity to positively affect the health of Colorado’s kids by voting “yes” on Amendment 72, which…

October 11, 2016

From our Congressman

Pro & Con: Amendment 69: Creation of ColoradoCare

ColoradoCare is a universal health care payment system that will pay the medical expenses of all of the residents of…

October 11, 2016

A Take on Tourism

Marketing helps make Durango a destination

du1-i-syn So without ever visiting Durango, people form an initial positive image in their mind about the community and the…

October 11, 2016

Durango School News

Parents being urged to weigh in on proposals for new graduation requirements

Many of us operated under the system of logging seat time and amassing credits that didn’t measure the readiness of…

October 11, 2016

From our Congressman

Pro & Con: Amendment 70: raising the minimum wage

If passed, Amendment 70 will increase the Colorado minimum wage from the current $8.31 per hour to $12 per hour…

October 10, 2016