Columnists - The Durango Herald

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

Local communities value McPhee, Dolores

The story titled “McPhee puts a plug in Dolores” (Herald, May 29) treats one of the most valued resources in Montezuma and Dolores counties in a manner that is judgmental and completely lack...

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

Making Ute history live

The enduring legacy of Clifford Duncan

DATE: Jun 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

More than just a glass of red, white or rosé

Mea culpa, also known as “confession time.” I have to admit that I pretty much only go to events if a) I have to go for Neighbors or b) a close friend is throwing a party. There...

DATE: Jun 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Understanding pre-qualification and pre-approval

In the home-buying process, the majority of conversations tend to revolve around mortgage interest rates and capitalizing on the low rates. This makes sense, as current interest rates are ar...

DATE: Jun 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Keep your rod in one piece: Don’t do these

It seems amazing that a rod built to fight and land fish of all sizes and weights is so fragile. Just when I think a fly-fishing trip is going smoothly, I get reminded that fly rods are brok...

DATE: Jun 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Flies & Lies

Elder Grown wins online vote, festival slot

In a new trend in festivals, promoters are experimenting with different ways to book lineups. While demo tapes, 8 by 10 glossies and electronic press kits are traditional methods of audition...

DATE: Jun 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Now’s the time to plant your warm-weather crops

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: Jun 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Anything goes during epic game of ‘Extinction’

“I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.” – American soccer star Mia Hamm I got out of my environmen...

DATE: Jun 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

‘D2D’ exchange opens doors to experience

Fresh spring salads are on my plate for dinner. This spring, I am harvesting mini-kales, mini-mustards, spinach and green-leaf and red-leaf lettuces. These tasty greens from my ga...

DATE: Jun 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Fort Lewis finally adds women’s golf to its clubhouse

Many years ago, right here in this column, I used a paragraph to suggest adding women’s golf as a sanctioned Fort Lewis College program. After that article went to print, I was called aside ...

DATE: Jun 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch