Columnists - The Durango Herald

High-achievers share this essential trait

Dreams set the course for our lives. How we navigate the journey toward them can determine if we succeed or fail. What does it take to accomplish our goals? What sets high-achieve...

DATE: May 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Durango’s green energy numbers are not black and white

There’s a sign on the west side of U.S. Highway 550 at Animas View Drive that says we are a “Green Energy Community.” If we are, can you find out what percentage of the energy we consume is ...

DATE: May 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Headphones are your key to sanity on noisy flights

You probably have a lot in common with Rick Brunson. OK, maybe you’re not an information technology consultant, and maybe you don’t live in Barnesville, Georgia. But you probably ...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Trump overshadows Democrats’ feud

Democrats are freaking out, which sounds about right. They were freaking out at exactly this time eight years ago. You remember. Hillary Clinton was on the losing side then, and r...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

History reflects how bigotry helped shape the West

I’ve traveled frequently to Slovenia to see the place where my grandparents came from, and I remain amazed why they would trade that land of lush forests for windswept Rock Springs, Wyoming....

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

Understanding the June primary election

You have probably all noticed that it is election season, and while the General Election is still almost six months away, Colorado’s primary is fast approaching. Voters in the Ju...

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

Responding to my climate change denying friends

A letter to the editor (Herald, Jan. 10) got my attention. It would seem that its author and I are living on different planets. The writer calls professor and former NASA scientis...

DATE: May 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Community’s support of the arts something to appreciate

As I approach the end of my tenure as the exhibits director of the Durango Arts Center, I cannot help but reflect, with appreciation, on our community’s sincere support of the arts. ...

DATE: May 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

4-H grows bountiful garden, strong character

Spring is always an exciting time of year. Southwest Colorado’s weather has been predictable in its unpredictable manner. So, no matter if it is rain or shine, it’s time to get ou...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Now is the time to transform our energy economy

As the world transforms in response to technological innovation and evolving political preferences, chaos claws at order, building the future with every rip and tear. It’s a pain...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Mix heirloom, hybrid vegetables for a reliable harvest

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggestions for your...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Golf provides opportunities for frustration, glory

Earlier in the week, I was listening to one of the morning anchors of ESPN Radio talking about his golf game. It was not very flattering. No confidence builder for him, and the same goes for...

DATE: May 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch