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Grateful beyond words for all the help

Yesterday, I was assisted by Denver police officers escorting and assisting those returning to Lake Purgatory. Local volunteers and county…

June 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Fencing will avert tragedy at Santa Rita

We were having such a good time when our hearts stopped as we watched a toddler almost run into the…

June 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

American heroes deserve better coverage

A first responder (fireman, if I remember correctly) was recently honored for his twice heroic actions, and I had to…

June 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Support Silverton neighbors with a visit

Silverton is a lovely and unique small town with a rich history. As their neighbors to the south, I would…

June 23, 2018

Editorials

We will survive

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald – Pedestrians along Main Avenue are reflected in the windows of the Durango Welcome Center.du1-i-syn A devastating…

June 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Jerry McBride’s fire photos are ‘artistry’

Many times I have glanced at a photo on the front page of the Herald and, whatever the subject matter,…

June 22, 2018

Editorials

Making progress: City shows initiative in finding interim camp for homeless

Soon the homeless will have their tents and tarps below the entrance to Greenmount Cemetery, sufficiently near Manna for its…

June 22, 2018

Michael Gerson

Gerson: Defending border cruelty with heresy

Michael Gerson, The Washington Postdu1-i-syn The first claim is a lie. Without the administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy, there would be no…

June 21, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tipton: a proven enemy of LGBTQ rights

Our state legalized same-sex marriage back in 2008, 7 years before it was federally mandated. Additionally, we were the first…

June 21, 2018

Guest Columns

Menconi: Time to elect a true activist to Congress

du1-i-syn 1. Finance and banking; 2. The military and security complex; 3. Oil and gas; 4. Big pharma; 5. Big…

June 20, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for the free news on 416 Fire

The news is especially valuable to us as property owners at Purgatory. So we thank you! Cuff Sellmeyer Farmington

June 20, 2018

Ross Douthat

Douthat: Choose the lesser cruelty on immigration

Ross Douthat, New York Timesdu1-i-syn The true rationale has been clear from the beginning. Yes, it’s partially a byproduct of…

June 18, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Once again, firefighters perform miracles

I look across the valley to watch in horror as flames advance relentlessly toward homes in Hermosa and Falls Creek.…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Durango, water and continuing drought

This is what I was told when I went to receive a card to purchase water at the fill station…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Excellent fire reporting in the Herald

Your reporting has been informative, detailed and provided a great public service to all impacted and concerned as to the…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Involuntary poisoning of Three Springs?

In addition to the health risks to humans (especially children, the elderly and the immune-compromised), the product is extremely toxic…

June 17, 2018

Editorials

Autopsy review: Hickenlooper was correct to veto bill that limited review of child autopsies

Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post – Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper.du1-i-syn A child can die from a medical issue…

June 17, 2018

Marc Thiessen

President Trump deserves more latitude and less attitude

du1-i-syn “What the United States has gained is vague and unverifiable at best. What North Korea has gained, however, is…

June 15, 2018

From the State Senate

Effort against 416 Fire is remarkable

Sen. Don Coramdu1-i-syn The Gold King Mine spill and previous fires have honed the response team’s skills. These firefighters from…

June 15, 2018

Guest Columns

Reflections from ground zero Local is an eyewitness to first days of the 416 fire

Being at ground zero you meet a lot of people, mostly wildland fire people. And they, to a person, are…

June 15, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Join us to support our firefighting crews

Make a sign, wear a fire hat, bring pom-poms or just come ready to wave and cheer to demonstrate our…

June 15, 2018

Letters to the Editor

City Council wastes money, seeks more

Of course the council people are Democrats, and since JFK (who lowered taxes), every Democrat has felt the need to…

June 15, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Visitors should treat town as their own

I say it depends. Today, while on the river trail by the recreation center, I noticed trash cans OVERFLOWING with…

June 15, 2018

Letters to the Editor

NFL attack just another Trump distraction

Once again, the Trump administration is using “taking a knee” as theater to distract the public from its rampant impurities…

June 15, 2018