Columnists - The Durango Herald

Rio games: Forget the problems and cheer excellence

In light of the stories circulating prior to the opening of the Olympics, many of us seem surprised that the games have gone so well. That is curious. Have we become so accustomed to bad new...

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

Offer to purchase Arc might hit a steel wall

I need your help! Who could I contact at the city to purchase the Arc of History? I would like to put it in my front yard, as it will compliment my home quite nicely. I am actually serious...

DATE: Aug 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Travel sites hiding cheapest rates for hotels

At first, to Christine Compo-Martin, the Expedia.com search results looked like a mistake. As she queried the site for a hotel room in Philadelphia, she found properties without photos. ...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

From the extension office Ripe or not?

Here’s how to pick the best produce

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Hugs can be good; fishermen can do better

It seems every time I turn on the news there is a story about a law enforcement officer being shot and killed, or wounded just because they’re wearing a uniform. The people who work for the ...

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

War affected every aspect of daily life

“Will Your Wife Tell Her Age? — She Will If She Wants a Sugar Ration Card.” This headlined an article in the Durango Weekly Herald in 1942. For those women who did not care to have their age...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Gold King Mine spill: How we can all become better citizen-scientists

As a scientist and a member of the San Juan Basin Board of Health, I am in the interesting position of seeing how data collected from the Animas River are presented to the public by scientis...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Tipton putting industry ahead of public

After reading the article, “Tipton urges repeal of new methane rule” (Herald, July 28), I almost fell off my chair. Why would any public servant, knowing the dangers to the health and welfar...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Budgeting process means looking ahead to 2017

The three of us who serve as the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners take our work on behalf of county residents very seriously – and we recognize that there is a long and varied l...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

One year later, the EPA still must do more

Although it’s been one year since the Environmental Protection Agency released millions of gallons of toxic waste into the Animas River, there are still many questions left unanswered and ma...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Veterans Stand Down is a hand up, not a hand out

The main objective of the Veterans Service Office is to provide prevention, protection, advocacy and support services to veterans and their families so they can maximize their quality of lif...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

4-H members to star at the La Plata County Fair

The La Plata County Fair kicks off this weekend with pre-fair events. On Saturday, the public can attend the 4-H Horse Show and the open class American Rabbit Breeders Associatio...

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office