Columnists - The Durango Herald

Colin Kaepernick case and the First Amendment

The recent protests of the national anthem by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick have sparked a nationwide discussion of free speech rights and the First Amendment. ...

DATE: Oct 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Neighbors: Adult Education Center gives second chances

In addition to underfunding both K-12 (42nd in the nation) and higher education, the state of Colorado has the ignominious distinction of being the only state that does not fund adult educat...

DATE: Oct 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Leaders, not bobbleheads

While fishing the other day, I mentioned to my friend and fishing partner, Sam, I was going to write a column about leaders. He instantly became agitated and wanted to know how a newspaper c...

DATE: Oct 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Pro & Con: Ballot Issue 3A: Funding for School District 9-R

Yes: Invest in our children and our community’s future Imagine a Durango community in which all of our youth, regardless of which school they attend, receive the education they deserve. That...

DATE: Oct 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Ideal conditions make for spectacular fall foliage

If you can figure out how to maneuver through the national political scene that has infected my Facebook page, you can see that almost every one of my local “friends” has taken a photo of th...

DATE: Oct 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

In Freddie Gray death, forensic medicine couldn’t answer critical questions

In April of 2015, Freddie Carlos Gray Jr., a 25-year-old black man, broke his neck while in police custody in Baltimore. The medical examiner ruled Gray’s death a homicide, but no officer wa...

DATE: Oct 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

Support end-of-life options, vote ‘yes’ on Proposition 106

We get the diagnosis: We have six months to live. We’re in pain, very ill and can’t see ourselves struggling through these next few months. None of us want to be confronted with t...

DATE: Oct 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Authentic Aging

Pro & Con: Ballot Issue 1A: Funding county roads and bridges

Yes: Public safety and economic needs require this small tax hike Safe and well-maintained roads and bridges are an essential component of our local infrastructure. Unfortunately, more of La...

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

Pro & Con: Ballot Issue 1B: Funding a new airport terminal

YES: La Plata County’s future prosperity is dependent on good air service Over the last four years, the La Plata Economic Development Alliance has met with nearly 150 businesses, from people...

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

Truck/light pole situation takes a turn for the worse

Another week, another semi takes out a traffic light or light pole. Is it me or is this happening more frequently? Last week, traffic backed up while CDOT repaired a truck-damaged pole on Ca...

DATE: Oct 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Neighbors: Hills alive with color for birthdays, anniversaries

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist It’s a perfect time to go for a mountain drive because the colors are vibrant for the birthdays of Patricia Martens, Mary (Crow) Dunla...

DATE: Oct 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Starting early can help you get your picky eater to eat healthy

Picky eating can be a major obstacle for a parent, especially when it comes to getting your child to eat healthy. However, childhood is when lifelong patterns are formed, so it i...

DATE: Oct 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office