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Noseworthy and Baxter did homework

Candidates Barbara Noseworthy and Kim Baxter provide positive answers to both questions. Regardless of how you vote on 1A, Durango…

March 26, 2019

Noseworthy and Baxter can fix the city

Their desire for a broad-based finance committee as a resource to the City Council demonstrates their knowledge of how change…

Shame on Herald for school reporting

I question the motivation of the Herald and the parent. Why did this parent feel it necessary to go directly…

‘Medicare for all’ bill shines in Congress

The costs of insurance, medications and many aspects of care are outrageous. Many patients do not even have access to…

Editorials

The city election

have a serious question to mull on taxes, and several fine candidates

Rep. John Lewis is a hero for all times

In this age where many are called heroes, John Lewis is the real deal. His noble qualities and valorous deeds,…

Letter writer way off base on lands act

Contrary to the claim that the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act lacks consensus, the legislation – which is a…

March 24, 2019

Thomas Friedman

Who do you call at 3 a.m.?

it comes to foreign policy capabilities,Democratic candidates have some explaining to do

March 24, 2019

City could fix streets without the tax hike

For years, City Council chose to prioritize parks and rec over maintenance and repair of streets. In 2012, the general…

March 23, 2019

Population Matters

Rwanda has come quite far with planning

I responded: “I am ambivalent about Rwanda; the country has a bad emotional feeling for me, despite what the Rwandans…

March 23, 2019

Guest Columns

Sales tax increase is necessary for city’s future

The half-cent sales tax increase (50 cents on a $100 purchase), shared in approximate thirds by city residents, county residents…

March 23, 2019

This oil and gas bill is massive overreach

SB 181, a bill that has been recently introduced, will effectively impose a moratorium on new natural gas and oil…

Baxter and Noseworthy will fight for us

Kim and Barbara stand out as knowledgeable, highly qualified and committed. Both possess the leadership skills and experience necessary to…

Editorials

Stop that racket: Partisan squabbling in Denver degenerates

tells Dems: Quit playing games; Democrats say: But it was our turn!

Vote experience: Baxter and Noseworthy

I have known Barbara Noseworthy personally for some time and know her to be thoughtful, focused, committed and ready to…

Noseworthy, Baxter are council’s future

Barbara believes in sustainable development and Kim has been a small business owner. Please elect these two qualified individuals to…

Who is responsible for huge potholes?

I watched a car slowly trying to get the front wheels out of one of the large holes. Is Walmart…

Increasing sales tax right for Durango

I am voting YES because I can’t always find what I need locally, and online purchases take a little out…

Democrats, stop your whining, you lost!

It was written into the Constitution because the smaller colonies did not want Philadelphia and New York, being so populous,…

Smell the sewage? Skipper must go

Remember “Gilligan’s Island?” The S.S. Minnow was lost, not one of the people on board knew where. Sounds a lot…

Amy Maestas leaves fine Herald legacy

For that, I’d like to thank outgoing Executive Editor Amy Maestas and the entire Herald staff for all of your…

Vote local – vote for Marcos Wisner!

I’m supporting Marcos Wisner 100 percent. His journey mirrors that of my children and I hope that of future generations.…

‘Red flag’ gun bill violates due process

Presumption of innocence is one of the most sacred principles of the American justice system. The burden of proof is…