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Friedman: Facebook’s problem – and ours

Thomas L. Friedman<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times) I could only look at that deeply unsettling story and say: Welcome…

March 29, 2018

Editorials

FLC President: Come meet the candidates, campus and community participation is encouraged

Starting tomorrow through April 5, students, faculty, staff and the community will have several opportunities to meet each of the…

March 28, 2018

David Brooks

Brooks: Bridging the gap between what binds and disappoints us

David Brooks The crowd was good-hearted, gracious, diverse and welcoming. At a time when trust in democracy is waning, everybody…

March 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Leaders who care about our health, safety

Last summer, they approved an enormous, dangerously-placed tower at Trimble Lane that will hover over Dalton Ranch and is way…

March 28, 2018

Joyce Rankin

Rankin: Testing is just around the corner

Joyce Rankin In 2017, Iowa’s new testing program, Next Generation Iowa Assessments, was rolled out. Nearly all of the school…

March 27, 2018

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Conflict is more profitable than peace

Nicholas Kristof Bruno, severely ill with malaria, barely responded to his mother’s caresses. Here in a country torn apart by…

March 27, 2018

From our Congressman

Saeger: Coloradans want public lands protected

Chris Saeger As the White House and Department of the Interior continue to shrink, modify or undermine protections for public…

March 27, 2018

Above the Rim

Doan: Listen to students during tumultuous times on the rim

Sierra Doan Students — who must live through the changing administration for the next few years and whose tuition funds…

March 26, 2018

Watch Yore Topknot

James: Being good just like you are

Tom James I’ve been draggin’ her around for years just ‘bong chinginin’ away whenever I could find somebody to tune…

March 26, 2018

Editorials

Public process: New engagement efforts designed for better decisions, responsive government

Last week, the county terminated its contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative, the firm hired to update the county land-use codes.…

March 26, 2018

From our Congressman

Jollon: Gun violence – a public health issue

A public health issue

March 24, 2018

From the Mayor

White: Working together out of our love for Durango

Mayor Dick Whitedu1-i-syn Looking back over these essays, I see persistent themes, particularly fiscal issues, climate change and homelessness. They…

March 24, 2018

From the State Senate

Coram: A victory for rural broadband

Sen. Don Coramdu1-i-syn Not because they want to and not for after-school activities. They flock to the schools because they…

March 24, 2018

From our Congressman

Chase and Ruddell: Independent committee helps 9-R financial transparency

The FAC is an independent, external oversight body comprised of seven community members with diverse financial backgrounds. The FAC was…

March 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Ehlers: Protect property rights, retain Lachelt

In this capacity, I have protected and enhanced the private property rights of property owners. My experiences with La Plata…

March 24, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Mitchell: Putting it all on the table for public and school safety

The task force would be mandated to identify specific actions that would promote public and school safety, based on established…

March 24, 2018

Editorials

March for our lives: Students are right, it’s time to end the national paralysis around gun violence

du1-i-syn The Constitution, in the First Amendment, the framers thought necessary to add, protects free speech, peaceable assemblies and the…

March 24, 2018

Marc Thiessen

Thiessen: Liberals don’t hate America and conservatives are not racists

Marc Thiessendu1-i-syn Why? Because he insulted my mother. Trailing his Democratic opponent in a district Donald Trump won by 20…

March 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for all the help and memories

As I retire from coaching, I walk away with many wonderful memories and experiences. I want to thank the many…

March 23, 2018

Editorials

BOCC: Say “no” to the Lachelt recall; Westendorff comments not helpful

Recall petition signatures have to be submitted by the end of next week. The Herald’s editorial board says that recall,…

March 23, 2018

From our Congressman

Armano: Budget riders undermine clean water, healthy rivers

Kara Armanodu1-i-syn As an angler, I understand that rivers are all connected and part of a greater ecosystem, and keeping…

March 22, 2018

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: Get me back my Turkey

Thomas L. FriedmanCREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times A few weeks later the Bedouin chief’s camel was stolen. His sons…

March 22, 2018

From our Congressman

Duran: Protecting Coloradans from discrimination

Crisanta Durandu1-i-syn I’ll skip the name-calling and stick to the facts. Each year, the CCRD investigates hundreds of claims of…

March 22, 2018

Mike Littwin

Littwin: With layoffs, Post owners are looting the public trust

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn Well, I’m sick of lamenting. The question now is what can we do about it.…

March 21, 2018