Columnists - The Durango Herald

Using television to educate viewers about population

It is over 14 years since we’ve had TV in our home except for an old set to watch movies. Yet, I recognize TV can do wonders in changing people’s attitudes and behavior. Perhaps y...

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Integrated care

Implementing a system for treating the whole person, including mental health

DATE: Jun 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A drive, a putt, $22,000 raised

It was a beautiful day on all levels when the 100 women at the Columbine Duet Golf Classic completed the event’s 20th tournament Thursday. The weather was perfect for both days of...

DATE: Jun 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Adopt a Road program reaches 14 years of success

Many of us travel on roads within the San Juan National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Tres Rios area to get to the beautiful places we love. In fact, San Juan Public Lands cover m...

DATE: Jun 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Stewards of the Land

Fido home alone? Try these to entertain dog

Wouldn’t it be great if our dogs came with an “off” switch? We could work long hours without guilt, stay out as late as we please and even hold dinner parties while the dog simply was stored...

DATE: Jun 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Durango Dog Tales

Halfway through 2014, a look at the year’s hot albums

It’s common for December editions of newspapers, magazines, websites and blogs to have a “best of” list that wraps up the musical releases of the last 12 months. This paper is no different. ...

DATE: Jun 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Smith supporters making false accusations

I had hoped this campaign would be based on issues. Unfortunately, the “Smith for Sheriff” campaign has set the tone. Already, I have come to expect the “lying letter of the day.” ...

DATE: Jun 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Let basics be foundation of your diet

“We are in this period of cacophony with food, where people are more engaged and more confused.” – The New York Times, 2013 Diet fads come and go, leaving us confused ...

DATE: Jun 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

In arid West, water rights are like gold

After another winter of below average snowfall, the spring runoff has dropped to a trickle on the La Plata River with most of the irrigation ditches being shut down. Our winter ...

DATE: Jun 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Out Standing in the Fields

Clubhouse Porch

Congratulations to professional Zahkai Brown and amateur Gavin Lyons for their overall wins in last weekend’s 53rd annual Coca-Cola of Durango/Navajo Trail Open. In talking to on...

DATE: Jun 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

How does your garden grow? Come and see

Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote a beautiful piece about what it is to succeed. Part of it read: “To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a re...

DATE: Jun 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Legislature should not be called upon to rubberstamp Hickenlooper’s deal

The legislative session has been out for little more than a month, and it’s terrific to be home. I’ve already been to lots of meetings and activities in the district to catch up with what’s ...

DATE: Jun 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman