Columnists - The Durango Herald

Irwin smashes age group record at Imogene Pass Run

September 10th marked the 43rd annual Imogene Pass Run, a popular 17-mile mountain race that takes runners from Ouray to Telluride and includes more than 5,000 feet of elevation gain. ...

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: On the Run

You can help build momentum for clean power alternatives

As the father of a 3-year-old boy, I’ve become an expert on the topic of momentum. You see, my little guy has yet to cross paths with a hill he doesn’t want to race down. Grassy,...

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

La Plata County 4-H members succeed at Colorado State Fair

Local 4-H members did a fantastic job representing La Plata County at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. This event is such a great learning experience. We had members entered i...

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

High praise for local courses as season winds down

Every once in awhile, I get in the car and take a drive and check out the conditions of our area courses. A quick glancing snapshot of some of the holes is all I need to assess the health of...

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

School security practices designed to ensure student safety

Last month, The Durango Herald reported on upgrades to the safety and security practices within the district. It can be disconcerting to recognize that the challenges of society a...

DATE: Sep 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

If animals could cast a ballot

WASHINGTON – The animal kingdom will have lost one of its staunchest defenders when the Oval Office is abandoned by Barack Obama, who through a series of critical, administrative rulemakings...

DATE: Sep 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Don’t ship more Western Slope water to Denver

It’s no secret that the Colorado River is the lifeblood of the Southwest, supplying water to 40 million people across seven states and Mexico. The river is also the economic engine for Color...

DATE: Sep 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Library garden odor speaks volumes about infrastructure

As a volunteer at the Durango Public Library demonstration garden and docent for the Durango Botanical Society, I’m frequently at the gardens along the Animas River Trail. We do maintenance ...

DATE: Sep 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Hotels listen to guest requests – but only up to a point

When Jim Reid checks into a Westin hotel, he inevitably catches a whiff of a “woody cedar and vanilla” scent called White Tea. It’s a pleasant smell to most guests, but not to him. ...

DATE: Sep 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Nation honors the crucial role Direct Support Professionals play

Americans are excellent at honoring things. We have a large number of holidays to honor historic figures who contributed significantly to our society (including lumping all 43 U....

DATE: Sep 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Planning for the end of life can keep you in control

Although almost anything is more fun than focusing on aging and death, planning your estate is an important task. An estate plan includes more than bequeathing your property afte...

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