Though Oñate sought to colonize the new territory in a sense, his assigned primary role, “Conquistador,” was to find gold (riches), conquer, convert and enslave any further Maya/Aztec types encountered.…
Native people, overwhelmingly, like the sign. Some people don’t, but in our experience, they are primarily non-Natives. To us, the opinions of the tribal people we work with are what…
To us, the sign represented a friendly place where Indians were welcomed. None of us felt the sign was offensive. Jackson Clark was a tremendous help to me when I…
His bigger point is also well taken – that if people are concerned about the current condition of Native Americans, they ought to do more than just complain about a…
This is the perfect time for a productive dialogue about racism and the perceived meanings of the “Chief.” Before a dialogue can be productive, however, both sides need to get…
Perhaps, rather than dismantling the sign, a kind of quid pro quo could be established by erecting an additional sign further characterizing Durango history. I’d suggest a giant Saltine Cracker.…
Masks are primarily for the protection of people other than yourself. Perhaps ignorance of that fact is an excuse for irresponsible behavior. You no longer have that excuse. There is…
I am not even sure they can agree the sun comes up in the east. Until the voters wake up and start electing individuals for what they believe and not…
There is already evidence that 2G and 3G cellular networks cause brain and heart tumors. There is no ongoing research being done and the FDA and the FCC who are…
It accepts the current racist mantra and ignores, completely, blatant racism that occurs in virtually all entities that oppose President Donald J. Trump and conservatives. Shame, shame. William AlbertAztec
First: Effective change demands honest dialogue. That has not occurred. Of the petitioners who want the “Chief” removed – The Durango Herald editorial board, and most egregiously, Fort Lewis College…
However, one train remains coal-burning and is endangering our beautiful public forest. We can’t afford to have another fire like in 2018, especially during the current drought, just for local…
Although this usage of the word did originate during 19th-century efforts to deny Black voting rights, this meaning has long been de-racialized. How ironic that Ms. Cooper proceeds to scold…
We have endured so much loss, as individuals and as a community, so much irrevocable loss! But here is a loss that can be prevented (“Limits on noise, hours weigh…
That cartoon is disgusting and a slap in the face of every American, whether they be Republican, Democrat or independent, regardless of their ethnic background. The Herald should apologize to…
Lee Noe owned the shop and blew the glass for the neon signs, which were gorgeous. I miss them. I don’t know anything about the mysterious stranger who allegedly built…
No one who lives here needs a study to tell them that the San Juan, Dolores and San Miguel river basins support a lot of jobs and bring in a…
With the nitro-infused passion permeating the country now, it’s tempting to vandalize, vilify and rush to action. To the organizations that feel compelled to weigh in and make a decision,…
Shame on the judge who foolishly released him from prison despite his violent criminal history (including assault on a corrections officer)! As for Jason’s girlfriend and alleged accomplice, Terrianne Paige…
I reside in La Plata County. I am non-Native, but I have served Navajo people for 40 years, as an official of the nation, helping people with consumer fraud problems…
Scott Tipton and I were elected in 2010, so let me explain why the recent primary election could prove to be a dramatic loss for the district and our country.…
Instead of armed and trained officers showing up when an alarm goes off, the alarm company calls the store manager and he arrives and opens the door and is surprised…
As an Indigenous woman who is a dual citizen of the U.S. and a tribal nation, I believe education and awareness of racism is necessary. Generally, people who benefit from…
At one point in early May, Tri-State Generation and Transmission supplied 58% renewable energy to its members. It was a sunny May 4, and Tri-State averaged 46% renewable energy for…
We all know that many of our visitors are from two of the states being hardest hit by COVID-19. I was under the impression that there is a mask requirement…
We try being pleasant, but what then? Without enforcement, citizens are put in an uncomfortable position to respond. Should those of us trying to protect ourselves or loved ones be…
According to the CDC, about one-third of COVID-19 deaths are 85 or older, and some 80% are 65 or older, even though the over-65 group only accounts for 17% of…
What’s your prejudice or bigotry that you can’t see a happy Native American? What is racist about a Native American smiling and waving? Must Native American portrayals be solemn, stoic…
Charlie Landsman, its La Plata County coordinator, is an amazing, knowledgeable home ignition zone specialist. He works closely with a variety of partners to help individuals and communities protect property…
Just recently in New York City, a punk with over 100 arrests was free on the street and hit a 92-year-old woman, knocking her into a fire hydrant. He just…
