Columnists - The Durango Herald

Like it or not, preparing for the worst makes good sense

Not to be morbid, but here is your reminder: You are going to die. Some of us sooner than later; some quickly; some young and some old. But it is going to happen, guaranteed. Hav...

DATE: Mar 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Trip specialists can make journey easier

I don’t know about other people, but I find travel for fly fishing can be a real hassle. Not just getting from point-A to point-B, but trying to find lodges, quality guides and edible food. ...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

FLC alumni visit after achieving success in their fields

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist Fort Lewis College alumni Tara Trask and Ramona Pierson visited campus last week on a trip that was equal parts reunion, reflection an...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Elders share wisdom, experience with activists

No longer can I avoid writing about what’s happening politically, environmentally, socially and legally right now. The momentum is so fast, it’s like a fireball gathering more an...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Technology revolutionizes the field of forensics

Forensic pathology has been a recognized medical subspecialty only since 1959, and I fear that for my profession, time is already running out. Doctors need to know why people die ...

DATE: Mar 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

These majestic trees provide shade for large spaces

If I ever have questions about ornamental plant selection, I’m not afraid to ask others for their opinions. I’m a vegetable kind of guy, and the edibles tend to be in my horticul...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

The time for tele is now

For those of you that have never tried telemark skiing, you don’t know what you’re missing. The ability to get anywhere on the mountain with a cross-country motion is rejuvenating. ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Snowsports Tips From Tex

Who will defend Enlightenment this time around?

Being around a college classroom can really expand your perspective. For example, last week we were finishing off a seminar in grand strategy when one of my colleagues, Charles Hill, drew a ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Owner of Louisa’s joins BID’s board

The Durango Business Improvement District just received a newly appointed board member from the city of Durango. We want to welcome Ericka Curlee to the board. Curlee and her husb...

DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Trump is a fake savior betraying his supporters

Dear Trump voters, You’ve been had. President Trump sold you a clunker. Now that he’s in the White House, he’s betraying you – and I’m hoping that you’ll recognize that betrayal a...

DATE: Feb 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nicholas Kristof

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

So now we know the answer to that oft-posed question: What if they held a Cory Gardner town hall and everyone but Cory Gardner showed? OK, it wasn’t exactly headline news that Gar...

DATE: Feb 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

Carcass becomes lively topic thanks to endearing typo

Please investigate possible illegal voter suppression at Miller Middle School. Earlier this month, The Durango Herald reported that wildlife officials removed a “deer caucus” from the school...

DATE: Feb 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line