Columnists - The Durango Herald

Can Democrats learn from 2016’s electoral drubbing?

La Plata County and Colorado aside, the 2016 national election has delivered unpleasant news to the Democratic Party. But the weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth on national television...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Remember Red Kettles in this season of giving

By Brigid Korce Special to the herald During the holiday season of compassion, love and generosity, most of us are used to the familiar sights and sounds of the Salvati...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Forty-five words guarantee five freedoms: The pure poetry of the First Amendment

What a thing of beauty, our First Amendment. Think about it: In only 45 words, it lays out five constitutional rights. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of re...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Is hard-sided luggage an essential tool or a signal of incivility?

If you’re looking for new luggage, I have good news and bad news. The latest travel bags, available just in time for the holidays, are the most exciting ones I’ve seen in years. T...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

From the Extension Office Holidays aren’t the time to let your guard down

Whew. We have made it through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But most of us aren’t finished shopping or joining friends and family. Thieves are out there just waiting for us to ma...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Winter can be good time to go house shopping

In most areas of the country, including La Plata County, summer time is the prime home-buying season. There are more homes available for sale and more buyers in the market. The benefit for b...

DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Flu vaccine is a safeguard for community’s health

December through February is the typical peak for the influenza virus, and with the vaccination taking effect after about two weeks, now is the time to protect your health as well as our com...

DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor is Dec. 7

“December 7th, 1941, a date which will live in infamy ... No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people, in their righteous might, will win th...

DATE: Dec 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Hold the urchin tongues and cook like Grandma

’Tis the season to do cooking. And the holidays are when folks yearn for the old classics, just like ones we used to know. Even some hardcore “foodies” put away the experimental cuisine and ...

DATE: Dec 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Froma Harrop

‘The Man from the Future’ a time-travel movie with heart

When it comes to science fiction staples, time travel is one of my favorites. The best time-travel movies use the concept to explore some aspect of the human condition, and “The Man from the...

DATE: Dec 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Swimming Against the Stream

As Trump denies campaign promises, who is he?

WASHINGTON – In this season of Thanksgiving, a quirky source of gratitude has emerged – Donald Trump’s many campaign lies. What else can one call the promises that he now treats a...

DATE: Dec 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Learning how to hula is helping my aging mind

My kids took me to Hawaii as a big birthday gift during Thanksgiving. I decided to prepare a bit beforehand by immersing myself in the culture. I read James Michener’s Hawaii and...

DATE: Nov 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging