Columnists - The Durango Herald

All in family: A century of selling groceries in Georgetown

In Georgetown, one of the oldest family-owned groceries operating in the Rocky Mountains began as Kneisel & Anderson in 1883. Original bins, shelving and tea canisters were insta...

DATE: Oct 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Vampire bats not out to suck your blood

With Halloween just around the corner, I am going to indulge myself and write about the vampire bat. Although not found in Colorado, the myths and lore connected to this little creature are ...

DATE: Oct 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango Nature Studies

New telescope users can look for these night-sky targets

Greetings, stargazers. One of my favorite activities is to introduce new telescope users to the wide variety of objects that are visible in the night sky. To be successful, this...

DATE: Oct 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Pro & Con: Amendment 72: Raising state taxes on cigarettes

YES: Amdt. 72 could help reduce smoking rates and save lives Colorado voters have an opportunity to positively affect the health of Colorado’s kids by voting “yes” on Amendment 72, which wou...

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Pro & Con: Amendment 69: Creation of ColoradoCare

YES: Take our health care system away from insurance companies, help Coloradans get care they need ColoradoCare is a universal health care payment system that will pay the medical expenses o...

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Marketing helps make Durango a destination

For people unfamiliar with Durango, destination marketing creates an image about a community using tools like the website, advertising, vacation planner, editorial coverage or even Trip Advi...

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Parents being urged to weigh in on proposals for new graduation requirements

Our work to modify graduation requirements has been mentioned in the past, but I want to update you on our progress. We are fortunate to have a board that has taken this seriously to ensure ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

Pro & Con: Amendment 70: raising the minimum wage

Yes: Gradual, moderate raises will help workers without hurting jobs If passed, Amendment 70 will increase the Colorado minimum wage from the current $8.31 per hour to $12 per hour by 2020. ...

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Neighbors: Museum fundraiser has menu from the past

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist It’s hardly a secret yours truly is a fan of Southwest Colorado history, so there’s no way I would pass up a chance to experience some...

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Pro & Con: Amendment 71: Changing the state Constitution

YES: Amendment 71 is necessary to protect Western Colorado On Nov. 8, Colorado citizens will have the opportunity to decide whether they support the “Raise the Bar” initiative, Amendment 71....

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Locals are cutting cake this week for their celebrations

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Celebrating the fact that the election is finally entering its final month as well as marking their birthdays are Tim Schaldach, Gail ...

DATE: Oct 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold the ultimate getaway party

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist One of the coolest additions to Durango’s fundraising schedule returns next weekend for its second outing. The Big Brothers...

DATE: Oct 9, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors