Columnists - The Durango Herald

Bacteria play critical role in overall health, well-being

The microbiome is a community of microorganisms that live in and on our bodies, and gut health is rapidly showing a long-term influence on our microbiome. For every cell in the h...

DATE: May 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

‘Super weeds’ rise in defiance of herbicide

Meet Palmer Pigweed. Palmer’s a hearty fellow. He’s capable of growing 2 to 4 inches per day until he’s 8 feet tall. His weed stalk is as thick as a man’s wrist and tough enough ...

DATE: May 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

From one corner of the state to the other, golf no comparison

This past weekend I traveled to the northeastern portion of Colorado, namely the Longmont/Greeley area to cover high school state baseball action. As always, in my travels, I lo...

DATE: May 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

A waltz here, a tango there, a mirror ball, too

America has been in a dancing mood for a while now, so there’s no surprise that Dancing with the Durango Stars was one of the hottest tickets in town on May 2 at the Henry Strater Theatre. ...

DATE: May 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

A call to invest in community, cultural capital

An astute, innovative and versatile community requires an intricately woven social fabric that supports a culture for learning and experiencing life – off the couch and out of the box. ...

DATE: May 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Even before the Navy SEALs: La Plata County native went underwater during World War II

It takes 89-year-old Cecil Benton a while to struggle into his old pullover Navy uniform, but eventually, he appears from the bedroom. “It’s tight,” he says as he pats his midsect...

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Aspirin’s role as prevention tool debated

I was recently reading a medical article that reviewed the discussion about aspirin use for prevention of cardiovascular disease. The somewhat controversial debate has been taking place abou...

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Hail or assail kale? Debate rages on bumpers, in kitchens

I saw this bumper sticker recently and could not believe such a sentiment exists in this, the Age of the Brassicas. Is it allowed? Does the feeling then apply to all of kale’s close relative...

DATE: May 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Before taking a picture on a plane, read this

Next time you’re tempted to take a snapshot of an interesting cloud formation or your seatmate sprawling into your personal space on a plane, remember Arash Shirazi and Steven Leslie. ...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

5 homebuying mistakes you should avoid

Buying a home is a fairly complicated process involving negotiations, legal and contractual issues, lender requirements and obtaining clear title. Here is a guide to some of the b...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Public editorial board meeting

Please join The Durango Herald editorial board for its public session from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Animas Brewing Co.,1560 East Second Ave., next to Rotary Park in Durango. The edi...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Youth council one highlight of legislative session

It’s almost hard to believe that the legislative session is over, and I do not have to return to the Capitol at the end of each weekend. I’ll miss seeing the friendly TSA crew at the Durango...

DATE: May 16, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman