More tragic is the backward action of current national leaders when the link between extreme weather events and human-caused climate change is as close to a fact as science will…
Before turning on your hose, consider the impact watering has on your sewer bill, given the increased sewer charges implemented by Durango City Council. Our sewer charges are divided into…
The little country church the family attended had changed significantly during my husband’s years at college – it had become fundamentalist, John Birch Society territory. I found myself saying, “No!…
Are these studies the absolute last word? Probably not. Are they troubling? Absolutely. All studies since the 2006 National Research Council report, triggered by extremely high levels of dental fluorosis…
However, my Economic Dictionary describes communism as government confiscation and control of the means of production, including property rights. The county says the new land use plan will allow landowners…
First, this does not constitute a “taking” in relation to property rights nor does it “devalue” our property. Most who attended the Oxford meeting were from the agriculture community, and…
The problem, if my understanding is correct, is that should the Chinese stop supporting North Korea, it will quickly become a failed state and all 20 million North Koreans will…
All Norwegians, please. Norwegians step forward … All Norwegians …? Oh, well. I understand.” Denis Stratford Bayfield
He said, ”People have rights and responsibilities.” He said that Democrats seem to focus too heavily on their “rights” and seem to believe that they shouldn’t and don’t have any…
It goes on to elaborate on the specific purpose to “Preserve and provide for the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and businesses of La Plata County …”…
Your weekly series of front-page articles provides new information for some and helpful reminders for others, of the resources that are locally available for physically and/or emotionally-affected victims. The difference…
It’s dishonest of mountain bikers to say that they don’t have access to trails closed to bikes. They have exactly the same access as everyone else – on foot! Why…
I choose movies that would inspire men to make life changes. At times, I stop the movie to discuss character traits. Some of the movies have been “Brave Heart,” “Unbroken,”…
If you have not read the first draft module, you need to do so, as the end of the comment period is fast approaching. You can find it online by…
This bill, HR 1349, passed the House Natural Resources Committee. I call on Rep. Scott Tipton to vote against this bill if it should come to a floor vote in…
I believe there are many of us who are indignant at the state of our roads, try to do what we can, but feel overwhelmed by the work to be…
Throughout the national monument review process, the implications of reducing or changing the monuments could seem intangible. But now the countdown is on – on Feb. 2 of this year,…
But now we regularly see Herald articles that contain spelling errors, duplicate words, subject/verb agreement issues, and other problems our grade school English teachers labored so diligently to expunge from…
Breakneck speed changes in the electrical supply industry in both generation and usage require an in-depth examination of options for our future economic stability. Our wholesale supplier, Tri-State, is tied…
I have been concerned about the inaction of the city council to even consider real solutions to the problems of bears and homeless panhandlers. Victims of bear damage are fined…
Sorry, but enough is enough. I am left without choice but to scribe this to your cherished columnist: “Namasté Kathleen! I have enjoyed several of your columns courtesy of our…
Sens. Grassley and Graham will waste resources investigating a British citizen who actually tipped off the FBI last year about Russian interference in our election, and whose research has proved…
Beneath his letter, an editor’s note stated: “The letter writer is incorrect. Twice monthly the Herald’s Editorial Advisory Board participates in discussions of community issues and interests. Board members do…
Rest assured that I leave the board in the good hands of fair-minded and committed school board members. The board’s role is to provide vision and oversight, but the important…
Leaked methane gas is one of the most significant contributors to human-caused climate change. Its unregulated release into the environment is bad for my family, bad for our state and…
We do, however, have very different reasons for reaching that conclusion. I appreciate Gardner’s sudden, uncharacteristic testosterone surge that enabled him to call out Jeff Sessions and Donald Trump as…
As owner/operator of the McDonald’s restaurants in the Four Corners area, we have hired four additional employees for each location with kiosks. We have increased crew labor overall by a…
Rants of a cranky angryman, the tweets of the president of the United States are not government policy. Policy goes through official government channels. POTUS tweets are denied or dismissed…
Let’s compare: On the economy, one enacted crushing regulations on businesses and industries, demanded and passed punitive tax rates, indicated “America’s best days were behind her,” said 1.5 percent economic…
