Letters to the Editor Ellen Stein has it wrong. And tourists don’t come for volleyball. The goal of City Council should be to uphold the will of its constituents. In this regard, I believe the… October 15, 2019
Letters to the Editor Kristin Smith for 9-R school board – because we need change I wish both of these women could be on the board. Both bring many strengths to the table. I have… October 15, 2019
Guest Columns Jamelle Bouie: Andrew Johnson’s violent language – and Trump’s The president was using the power and influence of his office to intimidate a witness and threaten a member of… October 15, 2019
Letters to the Editor Boy are we ever going to miss Ed Zink Like so many others, I have closely witnessed what will remain Ed’s lasting legacy in the love of his family… October 14, 2019
Editorials Greta Thunberg wants you to stop counting tweets Greta Thunberg at the European Parliament, 2019du1-i-syn The Sunrise Movement was formed in 2017 to elect socialist proponents of renewable… October 14, 2019
Letters to the Editor Mercy staff not the problem; Centura is Mercy is an important part of our community and region to deliver quality health care. Unfortunately, after Centura took charge… October 14, 2019
Kathleen Parker Kathleen Parker: One thing’s for sure, China won’t die laughing Take China’s communist officialdom. You’ve probably heard about the “South Park” episode last week that the Chinese government didn’t find… October 14, 2019
Letters to the Editor The ACLU leads Durango Herald into fake news The ACLU is hardly the nonpartisan organization it purports to be. Today it is strictly a partisan political organization protecting… October 14, 2019
Letters to the Editor Not so fast on claimed fluoride danger 1. The range of error for the WPSI (IQ test used for the 3-4 year olds) is ± 6, invalidating… October 14, 2019
Guest Columns Sen. Michael Bennet: Colorado honors immigrants even as Trump administration disgraces us This week, the administration planned to enact a rule to make legal immigrants – including those on student and work… October 14, 2019
Letters to the Editor Vote Yes on 6A for the Pine River Library The library staff is clearly dedicated to serving the community. I support ballot issue 6A. This funding adjustment would be… October 14, 2019
Letters to the Editor City Council majority is flouting expertise It was encouraging to hear council’s desire to have greater communication with all city boards and commissions, something Councilors Kim… October 13, 2019
Guest Columns Tom Stritikus: For students and schools, I’m supporting Prop CC But despite our care and concern for education and our future, our state’s record for funding higher education and K-12… October 13, 2019
Editorials Endorsements: For school board, Herald chooses experience race for Durango school board October 12, 2019
Letters to the Editor Hey, you big spenders: Hands off TABOR Proposition CC would do away with the TABOR safeguards. It could turn us into another California, where spending evidently has… October 12, 2019
Guest Columns Robin Halloran: 9-R bid to arm staff is based on misinformation How can we make a difference? How do we respond in a way that creates sustainable, effective change? We become… October 12, 2019
Letters to the Editor Water users benefit from Proposition DD The tax would be used for administration and gambling addiction services, but most would be used for water projects included… October 11, 2019
Letters to the Editor Please take reusable bags to the store The visible trash and invisible micro-plastics are a detriment to the health of all the planet’s inhabitants. This isn’t a… October 11, 2019
Letters to the Editor Fight climate change, stop reproducing A carbon-footprint study of people in the wealthier nations of North America, Europe and Japan concluded that having one less… October 11, 2019
Letters to the Editor Don’t let Legislature fool you on Prop CC Don’t be tricked into believing the initial language, “without raising taxes …” Proposition CC is a tax increase, forever. Coloradans… October 10, 2019
Letters to the Editor My humps, my humps, my lovely speeders’ bumps As Westport became more popular among weekenders from New York City and New Jersey, it became harder to control reckless… October 10, 2019
Letters to the Editor Durango: Bring back marvelous parades This last parade clocked in at 12 minutes. The two before, Fiesta Days and the 4th of July, were less… October 10, 2019
Editorials Endorsements: Propositions DD is easy. CC is a little harder. proposition on your ballot takes a little thought; the other, not so much October 10, 2019
Letters to the Editor This park is a disaster waiting to happen There was traffic buzzing by at 50 mph and this park has absolutely no traffic barriers anywhere near the children’s… October 9, 2019