Columnists - The Durango Herald

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

While getting my driver’s license renewed, the technician said, “no smiling!” when it came time to take the photo. He clarified this to say that I wasn’t allowed to show any teeth in the pic...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Water, broadband among needs requiring planning and financial creativity

Water, broadband among needs requiring planning and creativity

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the Chair

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

By Joan May, Pete McKay, Ben Tisdal, Sean Murphy, Dan Jansen and Corinne Platt Special to the Herald People live in and come to visit Southwest Colorado in large part b...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Inclusivity means 360 degree outreach, respecting colleagues amid differences

In light of what is happening on the national stage right now, I have chosen to be inclusive, rather than exclusive, in my actions. What does that look like? It means actually wa...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

By 1945, pre-war days gone forever

Changes afoot in Durango and the world

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Duane Smith

Trump needs a dog in the White House

I’m not sure why so many rural Westerners voted for President Donald J. Trump. He doesn’t drive a pickup with a gun rack. He doesn’t wear Levis or Wranglers, and his hairstyle ce...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

How to avoid toll roads on your next trip

Whether you’re heading down to Florida for spring break, or out to Denver to go skiing, you need to know about one of the worst kinds of tourist traps you could fall into. In Orla...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

For kids, choose tap water for a smile that sparkles

February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and this year’s theme for the American Dental Association’s campaign is focused on healthy oral health habits for kids, including brushing twice a...

DATE: Feb 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Art of misadventure: Appreciating the unpredictability

Not every adventure goes according to plan, but if it is not planned, the adventure might never go. This is the sentiment that occurred to me, not all at once, at some point in ...

DATE: Feb 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Head up the hill for great shows

We have a full complement of talents to share with you this month, and we hope that you will come up and enjoy them. First up at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College i...

DATE: Feb 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: View from the Fort

Women need to be more aware about their heart health

Stroke? Heart attack? I know … not you. Well, step into this other circle while you read this. The concern about women and heart disease is magnified because we deny ...

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

Taking care of the big stuff

When moving into a new house, it can be overwhelming for some to figure out furniture placement. Perhaps you are coming from a home you’ve lived in for years and had everything mi...

DATE: Feb 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate