Columnists - The Durango Herald

Prenatal test for Down syndrome decreases false positives, risks

Expectant mothers can test to determine the risk of Down syndrome in their baby before the baby is even born. The current process involves a combination of ultrasound and blood test. Women w...

DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

In sellers market, seek help from qualified agent

The real estate market is back and active. The statistics tell us it is a sellers’ market and inventory is low, so if you have held off selling your home, now would probably be a good time t...

DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: On Real Estate

Do you think the U.S. Senate’s filibuster is constitutional?

The U.S. Senate filibuster has become a rule requiring a supermajority of 60 votes out of 100 to pass legislation and (until recently) to approve presidential nominees to judgeships and to l...

DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Three portraits of peace

Dalai Lama, Sister Prejean and David Cortright share vision for peace

DATE: Mar 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Raising the roof at Burning Down the House

It wasn’t a positive thing when several downtown businesses burned down six years ago, but positive things have come out of it. One of those is Burning Down the House, Seasons Rot...

DATE: Mar 7, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Stillwater, college bands join jazz experiment

The American art form that is jazz music remains as addictive to its fans and those who play it as the junk shot into the arms of some of its forefathers. If ever there was a genr...

DATE: Mar 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Fly-fisherman’s dream: Luxury fishing trip to Chile

My wife and I recently spent a week on and fly-fished from what can only be described as the ultimate mother ship. To set the stage, one needs to have an understanding of what co...

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

1 great idea, 10 easy ways to improve your diet

March is National Nutrition Month, and I have some fantastic tips for you. The first is an opportunity to purchase fresh, high-quality produce at a dramatically reduced cost throu...

DATE: Mar 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Time to prepare for new lambs’ carefree energy

Spring is a couple weeks away, but so far, this winter has not had much of a bite. While the warm days make it easy on the sheep and make my chores a little easier, there may be some consequ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Out Standing in the Fields

Found: Money! Save? Spend? What do I do?

“Matt, what would you recommend I do with my tax refund?” At this time of year, I hear this question a lot. My answer: “It depends. Let me explain.” What you should do ...

DATE: Mar 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Money Savvy

Public editorial board meeting

Please join The Durango Herald editorial board for its public session at 4:30 p.m. today at Lost Dog Bar & Lounge, 1150 Main Ave. The editorial board will discuss income inequalit...

DATE: Mar 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

With term limits for legislative members, we have to make do

Change is in the air at the Colorado State Capitol, I can feel it. We’re just short of the halfway mark, that is, if we go the full 120 days of the session. We still have the two biggest bi...

DATE: Mar 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman