Besides helping keep our community safe from air pollution, the Clean Power Plan is one of our best tools for protecting our outdoor experiences, which are key to keeping our…
Fortunately, federal legislation has been introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, a key member of Congress, which could finally shut down this loophole and allow states to require online sellers…
Using edited and deceptive videos produced after lying to Planned Parenthood staff, this group is making outrageous and inaccurate claims about Planned Parenthood’s valued services. And now, after being misled,…
My opinion is it should be disbanded and closed down. Now, is it going to give itself or the guys who caused the catastrophe to the Animas River a big…
Based on the council’s own data, their compensation will be greater than other Colorado towns larger than Durango with the exception of Golden. The average salary for city councilors among…
But a deeper look into President Thomas’ efforts reveal that this does nothing to aid Native students: The students are legally entitled to the waiver – whether Colorado gets reimbursed…
In 2014, Coloradans voted to protect their guns. What we got was more slashed education and nutrition programs, and the “personhood” of a woman repeatedly denied. The Republicans who rejected…
Heck, don’t we all get cracks as we get older? Chalk it up to the true nature of history: unforeseen changes. Let’s instead put money into housing solutions for our…
The result? Camino del Rio and friends. This is a street that you may have to drive a full two miles just to drive to the other side of the…
Logan Griffith, 19, takes a gun into a pot dispensary and robs that business but never discharges the gun and kills no one. His sentence is six years. Does this…
It’s original look was, to be kind, very abstract and controversial. But, over time, Durango folks seem to have adopted the Arc in good humor as evidenced by the creative,…
Michelle Redding, owner of the ACT, has provided area residents and visitors a unique and much appreciated opportunity to share in high quality, metropolitan theater week after week. Most likely…
Here lie the remains of a piece of art that was enjoyed by some and inspired others to feats of imagination enjoyed by many. Cause of death – stupidity, violence…
As a local who loves Durango, I’m quite embarrassed that our tourists see all those weeds when they enter our pretty town! Not a very good first impression! I’m guessing…
Once the funeral coach is in position, the commander orders the guard to parade rest. The guard remains in a position of respect as I discuss the details of the…
My personal safety would be compromised by having large groups of people located uphill from me in avalanche terrain. The helicopter itself could trigger an avalanche. The heli-skiers who are…
For those readers interested in actually learning about this agreement and the issues surrounding it, I highly recommend reading Wikipedia’s page on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. In addition…
And do it again we did. On July 26, we again followed the trail through the wonderful riot of wildflowers. It is a gorgeous trail set against a majestic tapestry…
Now who should we make a deal with? We should sit down with the Kurds and the Turks and come to an agreement about how to fight ISIS. Anthony DeMond…
If rules are established to secure a safe environment, who will enforce them or will water skiers whiz around at 30 mph creating a wake that will effectively make fishing…
Why did it take the Herald three days to report this (July 26)? Why was this story on the last page and not a front page headline. The front page…
On the Kardashians negating our sovereign superiority I must take issue with Tom Wright. To the depths of my soul I agree that the ditches of pop culture are flooded…
I admit that I take issue with many things the president has done – and not done – but he was constitutionally elected (twice) and will be judged on his…
We have approximately two months left to reauthorize a 50-year national conservation program that has provided so much to American lives. And yet, I don’t see enough news on how…
