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Cepeda: ‘American’ is not a language

Esther Cepedadu1-i-syn This is what makes so maddening the viral video that ricocheted across the web recently of a high…

October 31, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Urge Tipton to protect parks, monuments

du1-i-syn The bill, HR 3990, guts the Antiquities Act of 1906 and undermines its intent and purpose. Among other egregious…

October 31, 2017

Editorials

Random acts: Anonymous donor pays it forward for veterans to ride public transit for free

Anonymous donor pays it forward for veterans to ride public transit for free

October 30, 2017

Robert Samuelson

Samuelson: Does history prove that tax cuts spur growth?

Robert Samuelsondu1-i-syn As Congress tackles “tax reform,” we really don’t have conclusive historical evidence of the relationship between tax rates…

October 30, 2017

From the Mayor

White: Addressing ‘wicked’ fiscal issues

Mayor Dick Whitedu1-i-syn Durango City Council is well into the process of reviewing the 2018 budget proposal from City Manager…

October 28, 2017

From our Congressman

Schultheis: Korea – Deja Vu all over again

Gen. Curtis LeMay, who wanted to drop nuclear bombs on Korea and China but was refused permission by President Truman,…

October 28, 2017

Editorials

Fake news: Thirsty for the truth, the Herald partners to inform, educate, entertain

du1-i-syn No matter how much you wished these statements to be true, or if confirmation bias – information you agree…

October 28, 2017

From our Congressman

Schultz: Yes, it is bad out there, but you are not alone

Connie Schultz(Gus Chan/The Plain Dealer) I complied and thanked her for making my day. Something shoved against me, hard, and…

October 27, 2017

Froma Harrop

Harrop: Trump economy fails to “Wow” many investors

Froma Harropdu1-i-syn “Yes,” he said, “happy in the short term, but as a long-term investor, neither happy nor optimistic.” Formerly…

October 27, 2017

Editorials

Offline October: Student-led social media blackout tells teens ‘Don’t post a story, live one’

This Aug. 31, 2017, photo shows flowers left on a wall at Clarity Commons Park as a memorial at Arapahoe…

October 27, 2017

From our Congressman

Scott: Let Obama’s “Clean Power Plan” rest in peace

Sen. Ray Scottdu1-i-syn That’s the good news: the EPA’s carbon emission mandates are gone and Colorado’s carbon emission standards are…

October 26, 2017

From our Congressman

Keillor: So a man walks into a bar in Oregon….

Garrison Keillordu1-i-syn Old people my age don’t care for rain so Eugene is not a retirement mecca – more of…

October 26, 2017

Mike Littwin

Littwin: Cub Scout gets booted for asking a question

Mike Littwin, The Colorado Independentdu1-i-syn Meanwhile, the Boy Scouts of America, including its Denver Area Council, have basically stood silent,…

October 26, 2017

Editorials

Election integrity: Above all, the Presidential Advisory Commission must protect the right to vote

du1-i-syn Colorado’s Sen. Michael Bennet is concerned that the new Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity could infringe upon that…

October 25, 2017

Thomas Friedman

Friedman: And then there was one left with integrity intact

Thomas L. Friedman, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for The New York Times.<br><br>(CREDIT: Josh Haner/The New York Times)du1-i-syn It began:…

October 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Epstein: The real meaning of “limited-government conservative”

du1-i-syn To me, those are the three most frightening words in the English language. You might have noticed recently that…

October 24, 2017

Nicholas Kristof

Kristof: Trump is inspirational … for poetry

Nicholas Kristofdu1-i-syn Richard Kenney, a published poet from Port Townsend, Washington, offered “A Prayer”: Dear Generals Three: If he asks…

October 24, 2017

From our Congressman

Simonovich: FLC needs strong leadership, vision and transparency

du1-i-syn It is crucial that FLC hire the right person for the job. Now more than ever, the college is…

October 23, 2017

Watch Yore Topknot

James: On conflict resolution

du1-i-syn I was raised the only boy in families that numbered ten sisters. There were some “steps” and “halfs” in…

October 23, 2017

Editorials

Economic summit: 11th annual focuses on growing our local economy, leadership and partnerships

11th annual focuses on growing our local economy, leadership and partnerships

October 23, 2017

Editorials

Local election: Emergency preparedness, school board essential community services to support

du1-i-syn Outside Durango, in DFPD’s 325-square mile service area that runs from the top of Coal Bank Pass to the…

October 21, 2017

From our Congressman

McCain: What greater cause could anyone ever serve?

Sen. John McCaindu1-i-syn Joe was already a senator, and I was the Navy’s liaison to the Senate. My duties included…

October 21, 2017

From our Congressman

Knight: Monument debate distracts from real issues

Caroline Knightdu1-i-syn Supporters of the removal argue that statues of Confederate leaders are symbols of white supremacy, and only help…

October 21, 2017

From our Congressman

Gulliford: The West’s history is constantly changing; should our monuments change with it?

The statue is part of the Oñate Monument Center in Rio Arriba County. While many longtime New Mexicans want to…

October 21, 2017