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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

Life was a cabaret thanks to Durango Choral Society

The phrase “sing for your supper” comes to mind when thinking about the Durango Choral Society’s Cabaret fundraiser. Although, of course, they sang for our supper, more or less. ...

DATE: May 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Money for dock distorted public process

I attended the first public meetings to discuss the recreational role Lake Nighthorse would serve in the La Plata County region. But the presenters made it clear that discussion of power boa...

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Don’t give Tipton a free pass on gas bill

In response to your recent editorial on the Thompson Divide (Herald, May 6): As someone who has worked on the Thompson Divide issue for a very long time as part of the diverse coalition work...

DATE: May 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Bicyclists need to slow down, share road

Two encounters in one week have prompted this first-time letter to the editor, and it pertains to the local bicycle community. I was here before this bicycle phenomenon started. ...

DATE: May 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Liquor battle may end inconveniently

The drive to have full-strength beer, wine and eventually liquor sold in grocery stores is being hailed as a convenience and something the average consumer wants. Given all the l...

DATE: May 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Where did Tuba City get its name?

Traveling to Flagstaff across the northern Navajo Reservation, you go through Tuba City. Where did the name come from? Was John Phillips Sousa born in Tuba City? The Navajo people are except...

DATE: May 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Why airline refunds are always up in the air

Next time an airline promises you a refund, you might want to ask, “How much?” Gayle DeKellis forgot to do so when Aeroméxico downgraded her and her husband from business class to...

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Bipartisan blues

Despite political divide, Sen. Bennet is proud of his accomplishments

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Colorado Public Lands Day one to enjoy

I’m so glad to see The Durango Herald report on our newest state holiday, Colorado Public Lands Day! This holiday is a major win for all of us in Colorado. Our public lands are what make thi...

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Happy trails to former airport manager

It’s too bad Kip Turner is leaving for a bigger, better atmosphere. He was smart enough to step on his own lead rope. His first comment printed in the Herald was, “The airport ne...

DATE: May 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman