Columnists - The Durango Herald

Sizzlin’ hot, delicious fun at Men Who Grill

The sizzle of the grills, the fragrance of roasting meat, the smiling faces of hundreds of people. It could only be Men Who Grill, one of the main fundraisers for the Women’s Resource Center...

DATE: Jun 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

School Vault a critical tool for student learning

Recently, School Vault, a tool to support teacher and student academic success developed by Durango and Bayfield school districts, has been mentioned in articles and editorials. ...

DATE: Jun 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: Durango School News

For baby boomers, plan ahead for selling business

John F. Dini, a consultant and prolific blogger, is sounding an alarm for baby boomer business owners. As most know, the boomers are a huge anomaly in the population stream. They are signifi...

DATE: Jun 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Bottom Line

CSWS launches new summer lecture series

I hope everyone knows Center of Southwest Studies is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Situated on the southern end of the Fort Lewis College campus, the center contains a spacious gallery, ...

DATE: Jun 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Culture Gulch

Death in the waiting room: Is it homicide?

John Verrier, a 30-year-old man who went to a Bronx, New York, hospital emergency room because of a skin rash, waited more than eight hours to see a doctor. A security guard found him “stiff...

DATE: Jun 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report

More police patrols should curb boorish antics on Main Avenue

When entering town, signs declare a 25 mph speed limit and affirm the noise ordinance is enforced. Then there is a sign encouraging you to visit family-friendly historic Main Avenue. But, th...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Hermosa bill up in the air

When it’ll take flight, only Congress can say

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Summer fun is no excuse for disregarding the rules

OK, May came and went, and I’m not sure if that was spring or still winter. Now June is upon us, and I’m almost positive it is summer. After living in La Plata County for almost ...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

We are united in belief that people deserve dignity

A house divided against itself cannot stand. When Abraham Lincoln included these words in a speech to the Republican Convention of 1858, even his friends found them inappropriatel...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Parents: Take care to make all children feel special

I know a very sweet family that includes an 8-year-old girl who may be exceptionally gifted. (I personally believe all children are gifted in some way.) This little girl excels in school, re...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Patient Parenting

Lake Nighthorse an example of where greater citizen participation is needed

On a sunny day, I heard the gentle whirling of sprinklers on my neighbor’s lawn. I could see the new lawn mower revving up across the street. More walkers, bikers and kids were out and about...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Ethical duties crucial but vary for prosecutors, defense

Last year, I was indicted by a La Plata County grand jury for doing my job. The case against me was dismissed, and I was cleared by the Colorado Supreme Court Attorney Regulation Counsel. Go...

DATE: Jun 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman