In order for the current county courthouse to be transformed into a federal court, it was necessary to vacate much of the building and relocate the departments vacated. These commissioners…
Has anyone from the Herald staff visited what is left of our fairgrounds? The parking and access are horrible. I know that during Fiesta there are not enough available stalls…
Though I was born in Denver, my parents moved my two younger sisters and I to Durango when we were 7, 4 and 1. To all five of us, Durango…
However, on the other hand, after reading the article about the Durango library staffing, being aware of the loss of convenient recycling stations, increase in trolley fees (free trolley rides…
As a farmer working the land in Southwest Colorado, I believe responsible and sustainable development of our resources is imperative for our livelihoods, our health and the health of the…
There are grasses, bushes and trees all packed together in a small space with the rock art in the middle. There is no focal point; it is too busy. I…
Because current city councilors seem to be quite enamored with our $28,000 skewered sandstone shish kebob, placing it in front of City Hall would allow them to see it every…
Then, overnight, it sprouted a creative handsome head that made me grin each time I saw it (for the few days the police allowed it to entertain us). From then…
Residents of our state, unless enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid, will only be able to access health care services that ColoradoCare chooses to provide. The proposed amendment says that the…
The Arc of History is now the history of the Arc. Do not bother the artist to repair it. Do not remove it, destroy it, or sell it. Let it…
This information has been published in several front-range publications and copies of this information were forwarded the Herald a month ago. It’s worth noting that the progressives like Josh Joswick,…
I feel I have to write in after time and time again seeing drivers going 60 mph, 70 mph and even faster down Lightner Creek Road. It is a narrow,…
Once back home from my soul-satisfying mountain bike ride, I sat down to read the T2000 booklet recently published by this amazing organization and gained even greater appreciation for the…
He has served us well in Southwest Colorado. With the anniversary of the Gold King Mine spill, our community remembers how Sen. Michael Bennet fought for us in its wake.…
I have no desire to return to the mythical “golden era” of the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. Our parents were terrified that we would contract polio. Children died from measles…
Later, the control group indicated that only 300 comments were received to evaluate. With a Durango population of over 17,000 and county population over 54,000, this suggests that the local…
I never failed to glance at it on my drive through town to see how our elves had embellished it, and it often served to raise my spirits. Could we…
The CFPB has already returned over $11 billion to over 27 million consumers across the country by suing companies for breaking the law. Additionally, their website hosts a complaint database…
They cry another tax. What do you think the high premiums, co-pays and deductibles are if not a tax on our incomes? Premiums are expected to go up another 30…
For some, this was an outrage! Many wondered, “How could this rude group surprise area businesses and agencies in such a way without warning them ahead of time?” The ADA…
Come join our team of volunteers to drive the Disabled American Veterans van to Albuquerque to take veterans to their medical appointments. Many veterans in our area need assistance. Our…
Great advice for all of us with environmental concerns as well! The League of Conservation Voters has an environmental scorecard for all in Congress. In Colorado, we have Sen. Michael…
Patterson understands the importance of industries like oil and gas and the coal mine that not only provide hundreds of jobs but royalties to help support our county. Patterson has…
An informed conversation between the protester, the Southwest Center for Independence and VOA, rather than uninformed activism and protest, is by far preferred. The mentioned “written policy” of the Community…
Sure wish the Herald would have covered it like any other sport around here (Iron Horse, etc.) with results and pictures. Let me fill you in for those who didn’t…
We will lose wood gathering, guiding and hunting, piñon gathering and plant and herb gathering for Native and Anglo peoples, as well as ATV and horseback riding. There will be…
Why not provide willing participants with the opportunity to assist in the project? They can execute waivers with respect to possible injury. Provide them with goggles, helmets and sledgehammers. Charge…
Scientists and their work published in peer-reviewed scientific journals are the bedrock upon which mankind’s incredible achievements have been built. The polio vaccine, chemotherapy, the fact that the earth orbits…
The Vermont law, passed a few years ago and that withstood legal challenges, had just gone into effect July 1. It required these few simple words: “produced with genetic engineering,”…
Although there are stairs at the shelter, I never had to climb the stairs to receive the services they provide to anyone else, disability or not. I was accommodated. And…
