Columnists - The Durango Herald

Intersection dishes up new bike ‘shish kebab’ symbol

Check out the bizarre sign at the northeast corner of Ninth Street where pedestrians push a button to safely cross Camino del Rio and walk toward the Conoco station and the Animas River. Tha...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Durango man changes his path

Once headed down dangerous path, FLC grad embraces future

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Are travelers giving up on loyalty programs?

It’s finally happening. After years of putting up with blackout dates, broken promises and bait-and-switch games, American travelers – particularly air travelers – are saying “Eno...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Veterans Affairs offers wide range of services for veterans

Veterans are eligible for a wide range of services offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Major categories include compensation, pension and health care; vocational r...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Serving Veterans

Hail damage? Check your policy before a disaster

On Sept. 22, 2013, a large hail storm wreaked havoc in the La Plata County area. Most of us remember that storm vividly. Although hail is not a new sight in our area, the severity and intens...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

San Juan Basin rarely saw unanimity on policy choices

For decades in the 20th century, the region from Silverton to Durango to Bayfield liked to be referred to as the San Juan Basin. Despite great efforts, however, it usually failed to develop ...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The Tea Party loses one

Mesa County rejects Constitutional sheriff candidate

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Durango Education Foundation dedicated to supporting 9-R

During the summer months, there is a lot to be thankful for: warm weather, Independence Day, wildflowers, high-river flows and county fairs – the list goes on and on. The Durango...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Sculpture at new intersection inexplicable

As have many residents of La Plata County, I have had the unpleasant task of driving through the intersection of U.S. Highways 160 and 550 all spring and summer. I keep thinking it’s almost ...

DATE: Aug 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Finding musical fulfillment in the comforts of home

Let’s praise the studio musician. They may not play live much; perhaps they’re in a band that performs at the occasional farmers market or gallery event. They forgo that time on ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Visit animals, wash your hands at fair

The La Plata County Fair is fast approaching with the rabbit and horse shows kicking off Saturday. There’s so much to see and enjoy. Personally, I always enjoy seeing the variet...

DATE: Jul 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Give your new tree promising start with these steps

Editor’s note: Get Growing, written by the La Plata County Extension Office’s Master Gardener Program, appears every other week during the growing season. It features timely tips and suggest...

DATE: Jul 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Get Growing