Columnists

Dyslexia didn’t quash speaker’s success

Tommy Spaulding is the author of It’s Not Just Who You Know, which became a bestseller on the lists of…

August 16, 2016

Halloween in August could be a trick or a treat

Based on trends at south City Market, you might want to brace yourself for the soon-to-come display of Christmas decorations…

August 14, 2016

On Real Estate

Twin Buttes – the perfect complement to Durango’s lifestyle

Twin Buttes, which is two miles west of Durango on U.S. Highway 160, is having its opening day site tours…

August 13, 2016

Creating Community

The more exposure we have to others, the more opportunities we have

You might be wondering what this has to do with Creating Community and my usual theme of disabilities. My answer…

August 13, 2016

Durango Fire's Corner

We’ve done well planning for future, but support will be needed

Doughtydu1-i-syn Durango Fire Rescue operates 16 fire stations as well as an administrative office building to provide services to the…

August 13, 2016

Creating Community

Public health service that will stay to help moms, kids

Popedu1-i-syn A number of studies have proved a mother’s stress can present in her children as well. Women with higher…

August 13, 2016

From our Congressman

Do’s and don’ts of world’s most downloaded game

Savastanodu1-i-syn It may not seem like it, but this downloadable game has interesting and lasting implications in the way kids,…

August 13, 2016

From our Congressman

Mountain biking would violate the boundaries crucial to the values wilderness preserves

Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald The wilderness idea began at Trappers Lake near Meeker, where in the summer of 1918, Arthur Carhart…

August 13, 2016

On the Run

Mountain Marmot: A steep and scenic Purgatory trail race

The Mountain Marmot Trail Race will give runners a rare opportunity to experience the back-country trails at Purgatory Resort without…

August 11, 2016

View from the Fort

It’s time to start gearing up for the new school year

Blaylockdu1-i-syn I want to let you know about a group that has helped bring musical artists to the area for…

August 11, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Frequent-flier programs could face tighter rules – if you speak up

Earlier this summer, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General released a long-awaited audit report on airline loyalty…

August 10, 2016

Gulliford's Travels

Pioneers of La Plata County: Aspass family settled in 1870s

Over the next 140 years, family members moved across the county. One son founded the town of Ignacio. Another son…

August 10, 2016

What's up in Durango Skies

Meteorology station coming to the Old Fort; catch the Perseids

This column is called What’s Up in Durango Skies, and in case you haven’t noticed, the last couple of weeks…

August 10, 2016

Durango Nature Studies

Horned worm transforms into striking hummingbird moth

As fleshy and destructive as horned worms may be at the caterpillar stage, they turn into hummingbird (or sphinx) moths.…

August 10, 2016

Clubhouse Porch

Furyk’s 58 a great segue into Olympics

Oh, Jim Furyk shot a 58 for 18 holes at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut last…

August 10, 2016

From our Congressman

Reactions to ideas to bring Animas water the Dryside understandable

Both describe our reaction to news that the Southwestern Water Conservation District is considering three proposals to pump Animas River…

August 9, 2016

A Take on Tourism

Tourism and others approaching a fork in the road

Bob Kunkeldu1-i-syn It works like this in Durango: The overnight visitor pays, the lodging community collects, the local municipalities fund,…

August 9, 2016

Neighbors

Scouting in summer ‘Leave no Trace’

In July, just before the monsoons hit, the Scouts of Troop 501 hiked from Little Molas Lake to Coal Bank…

August 9, 2016

From our Congressman

Rio games: Forget the problems and cheer excellence

The games in Rio were overshadowed by the usual worries over construction schedules, and whether athletes and spectators would be…

August 8, 2016

Action Line

Offer to purchase Arc might hit a steel wall

The Arc of History at the intersection of U.S. highways 550 and 160 in Durango will be decommissioned after it…

August 7, 2016

From the Extension Office

From the extension office Ripe or not?

Here’s how to pick the best produce

August 6, 2016

The Travel Troubleshooter

Travel sites hiding cheapest rates for hotels

“Honestly, if there aren’t pictures, I don’t even begin to consider it,” said Compo-Martin, a retired teacher who lives in…

August 6, 2016

Flies & Lies

Hugs can be good; fishermen can do better

It’s called www.huganangler.com. If you get television from Denver, you may have seen their spots. I believe we need a…

August 6, 2016

From our Congressman

War affected every aspect of daily life

••• Durango Weekly Herald, February 18, 1943 Committee approves deferment priority bill for fathers New United States army formed in…

August 6, 2016