Columnists - The Durango Herald

The road leads to Europe

Spotlight brightening on Durango native Carmen Small, women’s cycling

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: John Peel

This mean, nasty condition thrives on close contact

One medical school experience was indelibly written into our collective memories. A fourth-year student felt unwell, having aches, pains and a slight runny nose. As the student l...

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

After 30 years, Durango has changed – for the better

On a hot, clear day exactly 30 years ago, two really great people – Patricia and Bill – drove a rented gray van southward across Utah to drop off strange cargo in Durango. Their d...

DATE: Jun 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

What to look for in home inspections

Home inspections are one of the most important decisions in purchasing an older home. There are many issues that may affect the livability, value of the home and cost of ownership. ...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

U.S. credit cards can let you down when overseas

If you happen to drive down the Brenner Autobahn between Austria and Italy this summer, here’s a little advice for crossing the wind-whipped Europabrücke, or Europe Bridge: keep a little cas...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Looking back into the flames

Reflections on the fire that killed 19 firefighters one year ago

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Celebrating 25 years and 400 trained leaders

We come in all shapes and sizes: bankers, journalists, elected officials, nonprofit executive leaders, board members, volunteers and professionals, Girl Scout troop leaders, teachers and pri...

DATE: Jun 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Working-class rock is alive and well in Durango

The aspiration of fame and fortune should be the last thing on the list of what you want to achieve when you put together a band. It’s really an unattainable goal. For every band that sells ...

DATE: Jun 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Clubhouse Porch

I first want to congratulate the 2014 U.S.Open Women’s Champion Michelle Wie on winning on that unforgiving Pinehurst No. 2 course last weekend. While we have seen our share of er...

DATE: Jun 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

At the 4-H state conference, La Plata County kids shine

I hope everyone is having a great start to summer. June has been a fun-filled time for many 4-H members who have participated in a successful in-state exchange program, natural ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Do your part to reduce possible issues with bears

With bear activity picking up, here are some tips and resources for avoiding problems with bears. Vehicles and garage doors Reports of bears breaking into vehicles, she...

DATE: Jun 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Bear Smart

Fish and Wildlife is utterly failing to protect lynx

Who cares about lynx? I ask this question for two reasons. One: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, by law, is supposed to care about lynx, but doesn’t. Two:...

DATE: Jun 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Thinking Green