Columnists - The Durango Herald

In looking at fluoride, evaluate the ‘facts’ carefully

In 1999, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention listed “Ten Great Public Health Achievements of the 20th Century.” Family planning is one. Another is “Fluoridation of Drinking Water ...

DATE: Jul 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Bashing local angler for keeping trophy trout is bad reaction to great catch

An unlikely comparison comes to mind when viewing the photo of Rob Thomas and his trophy trout (Herald, July 8). Thomas caught the big rainbow while fishing the Animas River right...

DATE: Jul 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

4-H members preparing for fair

The 4-H community is getting all excited for the 2016 La Plata County Fair. The fair will be held next month and open to the public from Aug. 10-14. The fairgrounds located at 2...

DATE: Jul 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Collaboration key in fighting fires in the West

It’s summer, it’s hot and dry, and forest fires will burn. Here’s the kicker: That may be a good thing. To unpack this claim, let’s look at two things legions of politicians and ...

DATE: Jul 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

An Open Championship to be remembered

When was the last time you woke up early on a summer Sunday? Oh, you say it was this past Sunday. Smart choice, wasn’t it? If you got up and tuned into the British Open, you witn...

DATE: Jul 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Recognizing the importance of front-line employees

The difference between a great vacation experience and a disappointing one can often come down to a single person – a front desk agent, a river guide, a store clerk or a waiter. T...

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Special interest ‘grades’ misleading

People tell me that they like hearing what it’s really like to be a legislator. So, I’ll give you a bit of the bigger picture; with 10 years’ worth of experience in Denver, I’ve observed qui...

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Transcendence – and a picnic – in the park

A picnic in the park was just what the doctor ordered Thursday as music lovers gathered in Viles Park to tailgate before the Music in the Mountains Transcendence concert at St. Columba Catho...

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

‪Durango profoundly at risk for highfalutin hooey

Here’s a question of utmost importance to Durango: Does “wholeness quiet infinite phenomena?” I believe that your readers have a need to know. Keep up the important work and send my regards ...

DATE: Jul 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

How to avoid the worst seat on the plane

Oh, the things passengers do to avoid the worst seats on the plane. They beg. They negotiate. They even lie. If you’re flying somewhere this summer and aren’t willing t...

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Your Durango Fire Rescue Authority facing challenges

This month, I would like to highlight some of the future challenges facing Durango Fire Rescue Authority, and our ability to provide fire, rescue and emergency medical services in our commun...

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Durango Fire's Corner

Celebrate our nation’s bright spots in health care

A couple of weeks ago, Durango residents and visitors happily strolled around Buckley Park and watched the parade on Main Avenue. The Fourth of July was a chance to celebrate two things Amer...

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Creating Community