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Snowberger prompted progress for 9-R

It is a tough job. The average tenure for superintendents in Colorado is only a few years. So often the…

November 27, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Porter-Norton’s campaign was divisive

A photo of my home, in which we had posted a yard sign for Jack Turner along with President Trump,…

November 26, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Transition work necessary for transfer of power

I learned how important and necessary the orderly passing of power is. The process is defined by the Presidential Transition…

November 25, 2020

Guest Columns

Dave Marston: Drought moves Colorado toward water speculation

Marstondu1-i-syn It’s an idea long talked about because of increasing drought and the very real danger of both Lake Mead…

November 24, 2020

Editorial Cartoons

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November 24, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Durango Estates is unamanaged, unruly

Recently, several individuals have purchased tax liens and live on their lots beyond the county policy limiting private land camping…

November 24, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Hickenlooper understands ambitious transitions

As an experienced politician, Hickenlooper understands that ambitious transitions are expedited by smart policy. By implementing a carbon dividend plan…

November 23, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Biden is a clueless wimp of a politician

Trump had some far-out ideas, but he was very smart running a business, and strong enough to stand up to…

November 23, 2020

Guest Columns

Jennifer Senior: Biden is old. That’s a good thing.

Seniordu1-i-syn For those on the left who are disappointed that the Democratic Party, a diverse coalition of young and old,…

November 21, 2020

Guest Columns

Chairman’s Note: Herald has a new editorial page editor

Walkerdu1-i-syn Walker has journalism degrees from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, and wrote and edited for nine…

November 21, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Council won’t enforce COVID rules

But when I call City Council about local stores allowing people in without masks, I get told about scarcity of…

November 21, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Don’t lecture me

I am a proud patriot, conservative and Trump supporter. I voted for the strong leadership and policies that have been…

November 21, 2020

Guest Columns

Third term of the Obama presidency

Blowdu1-i-syn Joe Biden will be president because of his close association with Obama, because he espoused many of the same…

November 20, 2020

Guest Columns

Find social connections to overcome loneliness

Loneliness is more than just an uncomfortable feeling. Research shows that it increases the risk of chronic disease and early…

November 20, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Update to comedy comparison of debate

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November 20, 2020

Guest Columns

Colorado bucks partisanship to deliver Amendment B

In 2003, Colorado voters were asked to repeal the state’s so-called Gallagher Amendment. Gallagher’s approach to property taxes was already…

November 20, 2020

Editorials

Our View: More self-expression, better behavior

Critical thinking, not criticism, in order for middle school students

November 20, 2020

Guest Columns

Reducing occupancy won’t reduce virus spread

I would like the SJBPH to show me proof that the spread of the virus has originated at these locations.…

November 20, 2020

Editorials

Our view: What becomes a jury most

Redwine trial has us questioning private information provided

November 20, 2020

Guest Columns

Our View: Back to school will require sacrifice

Nationally, only 19% of districts offered a full in-person option and less than a quarter of all colleges and universities…

November 20, 2020

Guest Columns

Letter: Porter-Norton expresses gratitude

I would like to thank the voters for selecting me as the next La Plata County commissioner from District 2.…

November 19, 2020

Guest Columns

Letters: Grocers should enforce mask mandate

COVID-19 is real and it’s tearing through our community because of people rejecting simple measures to slow down the spread.…

November 18, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Letters: PERA retirees support Durango economy

I also want to call attention to a major driver of our local economy, Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association’s (PERA)…

November 18, 2020

Guest Columns

Letters: Calling race for Biden is bogus

If you wish your paper to maintain any credibility at all, be very careful what you print. Very bad things…

November 18, 2020