“Our politics and our pandemic have had some unfortunate overlap,” you wrote, “not least of which is Democrats and Republicans trading charges of politicizing all responses to the coronavirus –…
It is a screed that defames both former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders. By the way, the former vice president was not an “aide,” as the editorial…
‘The Plot Against America,’ now on HBO, offers escapist dystopia
we spent the pandemic so far and the sadness of social distancing
Both of these individuals are tireless contributors to the La Plata County community. Both are extremely well qualified for the office of county commissioner. I strongly encourage all La Plata…
this day two-and-a-half centuries ago, the fuse was lit for revolution
As a teacher in 9-R, I see our custodians struggle with short staffing, late hours and few accolades; however, the custodians at my school consistently demonstrate a strong work ethic…
This team, said Friedman, can defeat President Trump. If these candidates don’t unite, wrote Friedman, “you can kiss the America you grew up in goodbye.” I don’t know what America…
Because of the coronavirus outbreak, climate change has taken a temporary backseat as a threat to society. The river loses nearly 10% of its annual flow for every increase in…
Injured humans were sent to a hospital for treatment, but what happened to the cows who survived this terrifying incident? It was probably back to business as usual. Most cows…
I had just been thinking that this coronavirus pandemonium and what’s happening throughout the world should be only a bad dream or a made-for-TV, B-grade movie. This just can’t be…
Sinéad O’Connor’s ‘Black Boys on Mopeds’ keeps making trouble
But the property owners openly offered their property to the city for a crossing and a riverside city park. This included three building sites and a few hundred feet of…
I followed the Herald’s coverage and attended one meeting, and as an avid bike commuter and Animas River Trail user, I support the current proposition. It seems like perhaps a…
Judging by the coverage he received in the Herald, he was highly regarded in the local biking community. I read his story on the front page of the Friday Herald…
After the citation, the court proceedings lasted about a year, from 2018 to 2019, with legal nothingness. The dog continued to bark. The court case was dismissed. The dog still…
New Face Productions was an enabler of that phenomenon at the end of February. In collaboration with Fort Lewis College Community Concert Hall, it brought Tim Robbins and The Actors…
It’s hard to know how to brace for whatever comes next, but we’re game
Our experiences at three hospitals in Colorado are noteworthy. Most recently, my husband was a patient at Mercy twice in two weeks. From the first encounter with nurses and physicians…
MSNBC celebrity Chuck Todd went further, referring to Bernie’s entourage as a “brownshirt brigade” – like the violent mobs who supported Hitler. Chris Matthews of MSNBC imagined up Castro and…
the ACLU turned 100 and joined the Trump Resistance
Asking the board for a copy of the 2020 budget, I was given a summary budget with expenses of almost $24 million. When I asked for a detailed budget, the…
However, speaking with other acquaintances who identify as Christians, and reading statements put forth by evangelicals who also identify as Christian, listening to their dismissal of a livable wage, homelessness,…
I was looking forward to spending time with family in Durango and enjoying the outdoors, but I also hoped to learn something new. Once in Durango, I found the Gem…
We’ve paid thousands of dollars into it and it pays almost nothing out. Its customer service is abominable, and quite frankly, a person with Type 1 diabetes cannot live without…
Unfortunately, the article refers to Erika as “a mother of twins,” while describing her competitor as a Durango educational consultant. While Erika’s identity as a mother is relevant, it is…
Before I sat to write this letter to the editor, I decided I needed to become more informed; I attended one meeting with our mayor, Melissa Youssef, and have attended…
Teachers and students are why the district exists. Through the Herald, I know more about what students are learning at Animas High, Ignacio and Bayfield than at 9-R. Bayfield and…
