Columnists - The Durango Herald

Legislating for safety

Gun laws and their advocates aim to address complex problem

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Election letters

To be published by Sunday, November 2, all election-related letters to the editor must be received by the Herald no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, October 27. ...

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Transportation just one of many Durango changes

The clippity clop of the giant black beauties transported me down Main Avenue of the 1880s. The shiny silver harness glistened in the sunlight as our carriage passed the Strater Hotel. I alm...

DATE: Oct 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Everyone likes a chance to get dirty

In the winter, it’s seed catalogues and dreaming, but come spring, it’s hands in the dirt, planting, weeding and enjoying the fruits of one’s labors – fresh air, fresh veggies, great taste. ...

DATE: Oct 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

One last hoorah for local band Baby Toro

After six years, a handful of singles, a full-length record and countless shows at regional venues, art galleries and nontraditional performance spaces, the Montezuma County duo known as Bab...

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

The Green Side of Life

A victory was afoot for Miss Ali in Week 7 of the Gridiron Green. Alison Foote of Aztec, aka MissAli23, snapped an eight-player tie for first place with a well-guessed 45-21 tieb...

DATE: Oct 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Green Side of Life

The magic of compounding will make your nest egg grow

Today, I would like to share with you the magic of compounding. Being wealthy, in my personal definition, is not about earning more, it’s about saving consistently. The simple fac...

DATE: Oct 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

The danger of living on forest’s edge

My wife’s friend spoke of her fear. Her home, in a pleasant development in a hilly, forested Urban Wildlife Interface Zone (UWIZ) at the edge of our town, could have burned down....

DATE: Oct 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

Living on the Waiver Wire

Halfway through the fantasy football regular season, it’s a critical time when it comes to making moves. Another NFL starting running back suffered a major injury Sunday, when Buf...

DATE: Oct 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Living on the Waiver Wire

Guests enjoy feast and Bread for Manna

Some nights, Durango is just hopping, and that was certainly the case Oct. 11. At the Powerhouse Science Center, more than 220 guests showed up at Bread for Manna, a fund-raiser ...

DATE: Oct 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Holidays are when downtown really shines

I’m sensing it’s a commonality among us – where did the year go? Is it really the middle of October? The good news is we’re moving into the time of year when downtown is “The” pla...

DATE: Oct 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Little-known art gem just up the stairs at DAC

Ascend the staircase in the Durango Arts Center, and enter the quiet, well-lit space of the Art Library. You may be surprised to see an unusual art exhibit hanging from its walls, above shel...

DATE: Oct 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: View from the Center