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Do your research, support Mitsch Bush

How do we learn about a candidate when they only offer distortions, half-truths and outright lies about their opponent? Does…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Colorado isn’t Oregon; vote YES on 74

Oregon’s land-use planning is a highly regulated, top-down state process lacking a path to adjudication of takings claims. In addition…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Unger gets importance of education

Both parties say they want to do something about education funding, but in observing the state Senate race, only Democrat…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

You killed our pet goats, you monster

I hope you never have a good night’s sleep again, but for that you must have a conscience, which obviously…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

No love for setbacks, county commission

Going, going, and almost gone are many, way too many, of the good-paying jobs that used to be here for…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

I’m proud to vote for Diane Mitsch Bush

The purpose of this letter is not to try to change anyone’s mind, but rather to express why I am…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

When will Weiser for AG come clean?

It is disingenuous for Phil Weiser to lambaste his opponent for something he is actually doing. Phil Weiser needs to…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Black is far more qualified than Aichele

As a 30-year veteran of the computer industry – 15 with a large bank – I did a bit of…

November 2, 2018

Guest Columns

Climate change essay winners share their wisdom

Climate change is an exponential issue, meaning that there isn’t very much time to start combatting some of the emissions,…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Brad Blake has earned another term

Please join me in voting for Brad Blake for county commissioner. Doug Lyon Durango

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Aichele is a costly problem; vote Black

It is now understood that our current treasurer did not have the requisite knowledge, skills or abilities to properly manage…

November 2, 2018

Kathleen Parker

And now, a word from our president (not really)

My fellow Americans. I want to speak to you tonight as I’ve never spoken before, maybe ever – from my…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

City tax hike will show police we care

Because attracting and retaining good people is key to a high quality police department and is a challenge for DPD…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Amendment 74 foe is fear-mongering

Amendment 74 does not “pit the rights of corporations … against those who own the surface rights.” Amendment 74 adds…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Black is my neighbor – vote Aichele!

I directed a $30 million budget encompassing 25 programs with a staff of five. I have tremendous respect for Ms.…

November 2, 2018

Dana Milbank

Behold, the newest lesson in Trumponomics 101

Under this economic theory – defined roughly as “when it’s sunny, credit me; when it rains, blame them” – President…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Jared Polis will leave us sick and busted

Doctors will be forced to leave when they cannot keep their offices open. We will have no doctors to care…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

YES, city tax hike, NO to Durango Herald

There’s nothing “purple” about him, as the newspaper suggests. By contrast, the writers fret that Jared Polis’ ideas are too…

November 2, 2018

Editorials

Time’s up

Climate symposium at Fort Lewis calls for communication on climate change

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Brad Blake best for county commission

I support Brad Blake for county commissioner because he is accessible to everyone that wants to talk to him even…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Don’t succumb to Aichele misinformation

I worked closely with Allison for her first three years as treasurer before I moved last December and left my…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Polis, Weiser and Mitsch Bush do it all

I had the privilege to serve Western and Southern Colorado. Public service takes hard work and sacrifice. It takes courage…

November 1, 2018

Letters to the Editor

My vote for Jones is my vote for change

The two-party system simply doesnâ€™t work. Both the Democrats and the Republicans build idea forts on their side of the…

November 1, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Herald fails liberals with endorsements

The endorsements for governor and attorney general are nonsensical. Walker Stapleton is a yes-man to Trump, backed by the NRA…

November 1, 2018