Always bring wellies. Don’t forget your coozy. Extra tarps are good. Volunteer (and love it). Keep an open mind. Ever heard The New Mastersounds? Stay in shape. Calf muscles get…
Although the majority of illegal drug users and dealers nationwide are white, three-fourths of all people imprisoned for drug offenses have been black or Latino. Even after release from incarceration,…
As a lifelong Democrat, I have few remaining ironclad principles. But these three I consider rock bottom: freedom from fear and undue government coercion; the pursuit of happiness; and the…
The people trying to implement authoritarian measures, whether about guns or plastic grocery bags, are fine, according to Herald editorials, presumably because they are doing God’s work. Name-calling appears fairly…
The beetle has already killed millions of trees on hundreds of thousands of acres in the San Juan National Forest and other forests in Colorado, and is the major factor…
Is our commander in chief finally exposing himself to the shipment of war materials of all kinds to Syria through Turkey? Why did he do nothing in Benghazi? What of…
Why not do what we county residents have to do? It is not as hard as I originally thought it would be; in fact, it is easier. Now, we just…
A recent front-page story in the “Nation” section of the Aug. 25, 2013, Durango Herald indicates, in paragraph eight, that the U. S. Navy is sending an additional missile cruiser…
Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 is Constitution Week; this is the 226th Anniversary of the establishment of our grand document the Constitution of the United States of America. We Americans…
At the public forum, on Sept. 9, a speaker made the point: If we aren’t going to support ADUs how else are we going to foster growth? More hotels and…
The reality is, there’s just not enough walk-up business to justify a cab stand at little ol’ DRO. Seasoned travelers know this and are smart enough to plan ahead. Anyone…
As examples, here are some bird-brain statements from NRAers during the campaign to recall state Rep. Mike McLachlan. One contributor claimed to be more qualified than McLachlan because he had,…
The nonveterans, who have never shed a drop of blood defending our great country, will OK a war with Syria, while sitting in air-conditioned offices in Washington, backing another noncombat…
Problems with recycling plastic checkout bags so outweigh their value that most recycling facilities will not take them, including ours. Fewer than 5 percent of bags are recycled, contributing to…
All of the staff members – editors, reporters, photographers, graphic artists and local columnists – are all worthy of high praise, but I feel most fortunate when columns by Rachel…
My grandma has raised me to be a strong woman, to be aware of my surroundings and to empower myself with knowledge. With this new registration, I will be able…
When an entire community can be put at risk, it is time to open the fact page and recognize this unsanitary practice. Does anyone realize these wonderful little bags we…
Upon my mid-June return, after spending the winter season in a warmer clime, I ordered a recycling bin. I was told that the bins were currently out of stock, but…
But when Muslims are attacked in Syria, all of a sudden he dedicates himself to justice and wants to provide weapons and military strikes for the same rebels who have…
Comparatively, the proposed complex on Second Avenue is 242,810 square feet with two corporate hotels, 185 hotel rooms, restaurant, pool and fitness space, mechanical building and merchant space. You would…
The crosses that were stolen were placed there in an effort to illustrate the huge number of children who die from hunger and other effects of poverty in the world:…
After being away, it was a pleasant surprise to ride down Main Avenue and see small painted spaces that could only be motorcycle parking. However, it was not until the…
Commissioner Bill Leone summed it up best when he pointed out that the facts of the case clearly showed that no violation had occurred and that the complaint was asking…
Our president, although a smooth talker, is sometimes an undisciplined one with rash pronouncements like “Assad must go” and foolish talk of “red lines.” Statements that no experienced leader would…
As your editorial points out, Thomas had the prior approval and funding from FLC’s Board of Trustees before the trip was made. She was doing exactly what her job demands…
I greatly look forward to access at this new taxpayer-funded city access location for all residents ranging from handicapped users to paddlers to commercial guests to families on paddle boards…
As the managing partner of the Durango Compost Co., I would like to clarify that the recycled wood chips used in our compost come solely from hand-sorted construction wood waste,…
I live in the county, and do not have not problem giving one dollar to a worthy cause. Sherri Libby Durango
Vietnam was a civil war, as are Iraq and Afghanistan, and our participation was wrong and very expensive in blood and treasure. For two years, the Syrians have been killing…
