Columnists - The Durango Herald

Mysterious green ‘bike circle’ is no cause for alarm

What’s up with the bright-green manhole cover on 8th Street between Main and East Second avenues? It’s the same color as those “bike boxes.” So, is this some sort of new “bike circle?” And i...

DATE: Aug 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

With telescope, mine the riches of constellation Lyra

Greetings, stargazers. I hope you have been enjoying the dog days of summer. One reason these might be called the dog days is because Sirius, the dog star, is now roughly aligne...

DATE: Aug 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: What's up in Durango Skies

Local organizations stepping up to teach financial literacy

Several years ago when I tutored high school students, I met a young woman who needed math credits. As I worked with her for a few weeks, I learned about her life – it seemed pre...

DATE: Aug 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Integrate population, health and the environment

If we had unlimited resources, we wouldn’t need to be concerned about human population. We live in a wonderful, rich world, but we need to share with such a large number of people and other ...

DATE: Aug 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Fire’s legacy

Devastating Main Avenue blaze changed the community in lasting ways

DATE: Aug 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Coming retail space will form a bridge to the future

Standing at the glass-recycle station, I could hear the wailing of the train whistle and the bells telling me that the great black engine was chugging toward me. I’m a longtime fan of the hi...

DATE: Aug 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

10 tips for hunting on public lands in Southwest Colorado

By Alan Peterson San Juan Mountains Association As the golden colors of autumn leaves approach, so does the blaze-orange of hunting season. The San Juan Mountains Assoc...

DATE: Aug 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Choosing the right broker is important

The choice of the right real estate broker is the most critical part of the home buying or selling process. Unfortunately, most buyers and a majority of sellers end up working with the first...

DATE: Aug 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Hill Stompers bring joyful sound to Brewfest

Let’s hear it for beer. The magical elixir made up of water, hops, malt and yeast has been brewed, consumed and enjoyed since the dawn of time. And for good reason. People plan va...

DATE: Aug 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Sometimes good intentions are not enough

There are many well-intentioned dog owners who find themselves coping with dog behaviors that they don’t know how to change. Most people truly love their dogs and want the best f...

DATE: Aug 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Durango Dog Tales

The power of money is on oil industry’s side

There’s nothing quite like money for getting otherwise sane people to do and say outlandish things. Case in point: Last week, I attended an Oil and Gas Community Advocates Trainin...

DATE: Aug 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green

Don’t let inflammation make you sick

Inflammation is the body’s mechanism to protect itself and heal from injury or exposure to harmful substances. The purpose of the inflammation process is to remove irritants, damaged cells a...

DATE: Aug 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office