Columnists - The Durango Herald

Christmas trees have uses after holidays

’Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the tree lot, many creatures were stirring and wondering, “What?” What to do with these trees that now have no home? Could we find them a place...

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Willie Waldman delivers jazz Memphis-style

It was on Beale Street in 1983 when trumpeter Willie Waldman began his musical relationship with saxophone player Herman Green. Waldman was a young musician on a marching band sc...

DATE: Jan 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Administration right to pursue methane rules

Sometimes people say outrageous things. Case in point: In response to the Obama administration announcing plans to cut methane emissions, the president of the Institute for Energy...

DATE: Jan 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Steampunk Wipeout will test kids’ obstacle-course skills

In anticipation of Steampunk Snowdown 2015, La Plata County 4-H is teaming with great local sponsors to put on a fun event for families. Celebrating Healthy Communities, Durango...

DATE: Jan 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Do not try to dance around topic of radical Islam

I’ve never been a fan of global conferences to solve problems, but when I read that the Obama administration is organizing a Summit on Countering Violent Extremism for Feb. 18, in response t...

DATE: Jan 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Margie Deane Gray fêted and honored

Much as she would prefer the story not be about her, Durangoans took the opportunity to honor Margie Deane Gray twice in the space of a couple of weeks this month. Fort Lewis Coll...

DATE: Jan 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

In business, precision is preferable

How important is the use of words? Is it important for business owners to be precise in their use of business and financial terms? Can distorted or inaccurate communication lead to incorrect...

DATE: Jan 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Bottom Line

Formalities dispensed; it’s down to business

Things are off to a fast and busy start at the Colorado Legislature. We’ve just finished the last of the ceremonial formalities, which are time-consuming, but important for their historical ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The year of the sheep promises font of creativity

According to Chinese astrology, each year (starting from Chinese New Year) is associated with an animal sign, occurring in a 12-year cycle. 2015 is the year of the sheep/goat/ram. ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: View from the Center

Save a life: Know the signs of heart attack

Do you know how to identify the symptoms of a heart attack? If not, learning them may be an important step to saving your life or the life of someone you love. Coronary heart dise...

DATE: Jan 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

The ugly side of cute deer

Feeding animals may seem helpful, but it can be fatal

DATE: Jan 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Large snowman on rooftop gets a frosty reception

Does the city of Durango have a policy regarding gigantic inflatable objects – like a snowman – on top of business rooftops downtown? I think they’re very tacky! Sign me, Tired Of Looking At...

DATE: Jan 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Action Line