du1-i-syn Today, the city of Durango and the county continue to experience a considerable and growing shortage of affordable and workforce housing. Combined with an anticipated increase in low-paying service…
Higher taxes on diminishing Social Security benefits? Perhaps more usurious interest rates on student loans? How about cutting any sort of health care benefits? (Hey, if you can’t afford medical…
I am 76 years old and have never see so many disgusting things said by someone who is supposed to lead our country. I feel like I want a wall…
In her letter, Enge complains that The Durango Herald failed to give the presidential election results proper coverage on the morning after Nov. 8. She accused Herald journalists of “Bad…
du1-i-syn It is Noel Night, and thanks to the efforts of Local First and Durango’s eager merchants (and a boost from volunteers), the event has evolved from a Christmas shopping…
Courtesy of Wanda Gayle<br><br>Fort Lewis College students on an overnight weekend trip defaced ancient Native American ruins near Bluff, Utah on Comb Ridge. FLC has identified the students but will…
Before 1960, Cuba was enslaved by a greedy ruler. Batista allowed “wealthy thugs” to buy beach-front properties to build brothels and other decadent structures. So, who are the real thugs…
The hypocrisy would be unbelievable except that it involves Trump, who lost the popular vote by an estimated 2 million votes. Local advocates have expressed concerns about GCC embracing the…
I am a 90-year-old lady. I have had a wonderful life. Because of these gifts of education and freedom, I have felt I should give back to all I could.…
Can you tell me who the president-elect is? I couldn’t tell from reading the newspaper last week. Please go back to the archives for the last two elections and take…
As per your comment of hoping that the left listens, I feel that listening to the views of others has become rather scarce of late no matter the political persuasion…
Since the election, more than 700 hate crimes have been reported, indicating that many individuals interpreted the election results as a license to threaten and intimidate women, Muslims, people of…
Starting in the spring of 2017, the turf they play on would be sprayed twice a year with synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. As a scientist myself, I must point…
A simple safety pin will indicate that you stand against hate, racism, sexism, misogyny and all types of injustice toward others. The British have started wearing safety pins to indicate…
du1-i-syn What is false, and we are happy to help put to rest, is the myth that suicides spike around this time of year. According to the Centers for Disease…
Finally, a secure southern border which the vast majority of Americans want. This would greatly reduce the flood of job-taking illegal aliens, and greatly stem the flow of heroin, which…
du1-i-syn In doing so, 9-R joined many Colorado districts in avoiding school bus travel on the state’s highest, narrowest passes; using alternate routes takes longer and results in higher transportation…
I realize that when paper carriers take the job, they are aware of the times and conditions of the job they sign on for. What I don’t understand is why…
It wasn’t the Trump voters who caused Donald Trump to become our president; it was the liberals and their leftist agenda. They are directly responsible. They preach against racism, and…
“The Reel Film Experience” movies were excellent: “Time to Choose” showcased the world’s great at-risk seacoast cities along with tragic scenes of West Virginia’s mountaintop mining removal. As Naomi Klein…
Ozone pollution formed by the combination of VOCs and methane causes increased emergency room visits, hospitalizations and school absenteeism due to detrimental effects on the lungs and respiratory system of…
President-elect Trump and Republicans have vowed to undo all environmental regulations that protect health and safety, and to exploit public land for personal profit. Colorado has prospered with record-high tourism…
du1-i-syn To advance that, the Colorado Water Conservation Board last week authorized $55 million in funding, which will have to be approved by the Legislature. How that will work remains…
Sometimes people do not pay their property taxes on time, thus the taxes become “delinquent.” If the delinquency persists until November of the year, then these tax liens are offered…
Just because our neighbors do not always agree with our personal viewpoints, they are still our neighbors. If we want to have our right to have a personal opinion respected…
Currently, Colorado has a “winner take all” method for the presidential election. The Colorado Legislature can change this method. Go to www.nationalpopularvote.com to get more information and to sign a…
