From our Congressman County takes long view with taxpayer resources With a growing population in our incorporated areas and out in the rural county, an increasing demand for services and… October 1, 2016
From our Congressman Headlines reflected area’s ties to the war Young men regularly were going off to war either volunteering or being drafted. Rationing was a fact of life on… October 1, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: Gold Star Weekend offers healing and comfort Neighbors Columnist Despite the tragic death of Littleton resident Dutch Vandegrift, who was killed in a car crash, the Gold… October 1, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: First harvest dinner pleases diners At the Local First Harvest Dinner on Sept. 17, Eolus owner and chef Chris Crowl, front, and Ore House sous… September 30, 2016
View from the Fort Get your costumes ready for ‘Things that go BUMP’ Blaylockdu1-i-syn First up is an event I mentioned last month; Nancy O’Neill Breth and Lisa Campi Walters will perform “A… September 29, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: Durango Heritage Celebration has Hollywood theme The Grand Ball of the Durango Heritage Celebration in 2015 is a colorful and elegant event, and the 2016 feature,… September 29, 2016
La Plata Health Watch Hands-only CPR can save lives: Are you ready? Engelndu1-i-syn What would you do? Do you know cardio-pulmonary resuscitation? Do you feel comfortable enough with your knowledge of CPR… September 28, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: Endowment brings party to honors teachers In those four decades, she influenced hundreds of lives, something I know because of stories from former students like Michelle… September 28, 2016
Money Savvy Make your financial success automatic Without a system to manage your budget, you are forced to rely on willpower and self-discipline, which are like muscles… September 27, 2016
Action Line Is ice food? Jerry McBride/Durango Herald <br><br>The International Packaged Ice Association assures Action Line that ice is indeed food.du1-i-syn After getting the cold,… September 25, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: A celebration of 100 years Ruby Lee Grannis, center, celebrated her 100th birthday recently with, from left, front row, her great-great-grandsons Gideon and Ezra Mrotzek,… September 25, 2016
The Travel Troubleshooter Travel brochures’ small print can make a big difference But a closer look at its catalogue suggests that one or two items are left out of the prominently displayed… September 24, 2016
On Real Estate It’s important to come home to a great landing Erin Whitedu1-i-syn Why, you ask? Well, quite a few reasons, and it’s not just the free champagne and hor d’oeuvres… September 24, 2016
Stewards of the Land Our ‘spiritual’ insect friend, the praying mantis Seeing a praying mantis can be considered good luck or bad, depending on your culture.Courtesy The praying mantis is thus… September 24, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: 9/11 events raise money for DAC, first responders Actors Wendie Malick and Dan Lauria enjoy the Hollywood in the Rockies reception at the Powerhouse Science Center on Sept.… September 24, 2016
From our Congressman What is the best solution for reducing carbon dioxide emissions? With that, it became a matter of how – not a matter of if – CO² emissions will be reduced.… September 24, 2016
From our Congressman Engagement, investment make Durango Each day, we get up and have a choice in how we show up. Our attitudes as community members shape… September 24, 2016
From our Congressman Banned books all about fear Meghan Doengesdu1-i-syn This year, Banned Books Week will take place from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. New and old challenged… September 24, 2016
Population Matters Stop relying on Band-Aids and ‘move upstream’ Mozambique is one of the fastest growing countries in the world; women there have an average of almost six children.… September 24, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: Jazz on the Hill boosts endowment for Concert Hall Neighbors columnist Attending Jazz on the Hill is one of my favorite things, because it’s my only chance to get… September 23, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: Fundraiser to feature food from historic menus Bowmandu1-i-syn The Animas Museum is hosting a Culinary Heritage Dinner on Saturday at the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad’s… September 22, 2016
Clubhouse Porch Happy Trail to Surprise brings green pastures My tattered Rand McNally did not have Surprise on it, so I picked up a new edition. Much to my… September 21, 2016
Adventures in Motherhood In September, mom, kids revel in joyful rituals The familiarity of slipping skins off green chiles, or salting cucumbers into pickles while the house is bright and loud… September 21, 2016
Neighbors Neighbors: Peace Corps volunteers enjoy international potluck From left, Brian Kimmel (Niger), host John Condie (Nicaragua), Vicki Coe (Kenya) and Mick O’Neill (Ghana and Burkina Faso) share… September 21, 2016