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Habitat gets new wheels for new year

It wasn’t a champagne christening – hot chocolate was more appropriate given the weather – but it was still festive when the new Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County ReStore truck made it...

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Durango economic numbers telling good story

The Durango Business Improvement District monitors statistics to help determine the economic health of downtown and north Main Avenue. BID tracks six statistics monthly: Durango T...

DATE: Jan 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Big signs can prevent issues with parking, zombies

Check out the La Plata County Courthouse. They put up a huge sign, the type you see along the highway. It’s flashing a message about relocation of the Human Services Department. Thing is, if...

DATE: Jan 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Renovation loans can put you in that fixer-upper

A big challenge for buyers in today’s tight market is finding a home in the right neighborhood which is in acceptable condition and the size they want. A great solution is buying a home in n...

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Aid in dying

Give the terminally ill options for the end of life

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

On LARCs lawmakers should listen to Rep. Coram

A recent story (Herald, Jan. 3) detailed the “New Year’s resolutions” of three Southwest Colorado lawmakers. There is an important issue that was not mentioned in that story, and state Rep. ...

DATE: Jan 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Can you get sued for a bad review? Yes, you can

If he reveals the details of his awful vacation-rental experience, Terry Fedigan is afraid of what might happen. The rental property’s owner could sue – and win. Last summer, he r...

DATE: Jan 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

‘You’ pushes the reader closer to the cliff

It was timed for today to bring to your attention another charming Samuel Craddock mystery by the easygoing and marvelous storyteller Terry Shames. She is uncomplicated and a plea...

DATE: Jan 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Murder Ink

Scholarships can support youth agricultural education

La Plata County 4-H doesn’t want to discourage anyone from participating in our program because of financial concerns. Our membership fee for joining is $25 for the entire year. H...

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

Wolf Creek: The land vs. man’s dream

When will the fight over Wolf Creek Pass end? This past weekend, The Durango Herald broke a story about document destruction, collusion and continued avoidance of public transpare...

DATE: Jan 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Money not key to a meaningful life

Well, it’s not true. Money can buy happiness. What it can’t buy is a meaningful, fulfilling life. In our consumer economy, there’s always something new to buy that will make us ha...

DATE: Jan 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Fixing budget requires heeding Constitution

We’re past the ceremonial days of the 2016 Legislature and the only tasks we must complete in a session, based on the state’s Constitution, are to pass the budget and the school finance act....

DATE: Jan 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman