Columnists - The Durango Herald

Looking at the law on fences, neighbors and grazing

Recently, the Archuleta County District Court took a close look at an historic set of laws about fences and grazing. If you own rural land or spend any time outside municipal borders, you pr...

DATE: May 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

A referendum on one?

DATE: May 10, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

And they’re off! Locals enjoy the Derby

Being 1,350 miles away from Churchill Downs was no obstacle to enjoying the Kentucky Derby for about 75 Durangoans on May 3. Who doesn’t love a chance to wear a big hat and down a mint julep...

DATE: May 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Narrow Gauge Runs heading in new direction

As the Narrow Gauge Runs enter their 37th year in Durango, runners will experience some positive changes to this popular Memorial Day weekend event. Brendan Trimboli has enthusia...

DATE: May 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: On the Run

Dolores gallery mixes retro clothing, art

There’s no need to buy new clothes. With enough secondhand clothing and thrift stores nationwide, most Americans could get by purchasing “gently worn” clothing to satisfy their wardrobe need...

DATE: May 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Should we pursue a new generation of nuclear power?

“They leave to future generations the task, and most of the cost, of making safe sites that have been polluted half-way to eternity.” – James Buchan A line from an arti...

DATE: May 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

Is organic food better choice?

Lately, there seems to be a great deal of buzz about organic food. Is it the best way to go? When asking this question, several factors come into play, including price, quality, the presence...

DATE: May 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Protect your trees: The ips beetle is creeping back

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: May 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Get Growing

Clubhouse Porch

Since the weather has taken a decided about-face and it now feels like golfing season, it is time to get serious about your game, and what better way to do that then getting into tournament ...

DATE: May 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Music in the Mountains now means cool jazz

Now entering its 28th year, Music in the Mountains has been expanding the types of music it offers for several years, and now the organization is adding a jazz series to the mix. ...

DATE: May 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Final days of session see flurry of new bills

The 2014 Colorado legislative session is in its final hours. The state’s constitution allows the General Assembly 120 days and, after that, more legislation is only allowed if the governor c...

DATE: May 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Hey, folks, city needs your elbow grease

Look high, look low around downtown and you’ll notice its dirty. Winter weather and colder temperatures tend to make civic housekeeping an exercise in futility. The summertime ma...

DATE: May 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown