The one that lives and the one that dies. If you are religious, consider the sixth commandment – thou shalt not kill/murder. If you are not religious, consider the laws…
The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) was an amendment to the Colorado Constitution passed by voters in 1992 that limits the amount of revenue governments in the state can retain…
Outside money is sending the wrong message to our HD59 counties, aiming to divide us when we need unity and leadership. Over $220,000 from outside PACs like Colorado Way Forward…
I’m not worried about the price of eggs or the cost of gasoline these days. According to new statistics, the U.S. economy has bounced back faster and stronger from COVID-19…
It’s unbelievable that nearly half of our voting population would choose a habitual liar, cheat, thief, draft dodger, admitted sexual predator (Access Hollywood recording) and racist. “The prince of lies”…
It would be different if our parties were behaving responsibly. But especially on the state and national level, they continue to create divisiveness with biased narratives pushing fear and anger.…
Paul Black jumped into the race at the last minute, after another Republican was disqualified for not living in the county. His platform? Deregulate everything. For affordable housing, Black’s solution…
The Herald endorsement of Clark Craig offered several interesting comments. “Craig supports protecting and building strong families” is nothing less than quiet code for “supports public tax dollars for private…
As we approach the upcoming county commissioner race, I want to highlight a unique opportunity for our county. I encourage voters to vote for Paul Black, a Republican candidate who…
Immediately following the presidential debate, MAGA pastor Lance Wallnau blamed witchcraft as to Donald Trump’s poor performance according to Newsweek. In a series of social media posts, Wallnau claimed supernatural…
We’re pleased to hear that Durango School District 9-R has implemented a mandate to end cellphone use in the classrooms at Durango High School. At the start of class, students…
In the old days, if a politician was caught lying on an important substantive point, it could doom his (almost always his, not her) chances of winning an election. In…
The Durango Herald flipped a coin and endorsed Adam Frisch’s opponent Jeff Hurd. I could not disagree more. The only qualification the Herald offers is Hurd’s recent experience as a…
Sen. Cleave Simpson is again sponsoring a groundbreaking bill in the upcoming 2025 Colorado legislative session, if reelected. The Regenerative Ag bill (SB24-152) enjoyed amazing bipartisan support throughout the entire…
Gwen Lachelt Alice Clapman The attorney general of the United States, Merrick Garland, had a reminder for the American people in remarks before a recent meeting of the Justice Department’s…
Dear readers: The deadline to submit election letters is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25. Visit www.durangoherald.com/opinion to submit letters via the web form. Email opinion columns to [email protected]. Letters to…
Dear readers of the opinion pages, Because of several thoughtful commentaries about Proposition 129 that have crossed our desks, the editorial board is reversing its position on the creation of…
Mike Elliott, the photo his family chose for his memorial Saturday. (Courtesy) Richard Ballantinedu1-i-syn On the patio at the Powerhouse on the banks of the Animas River on Saturday afternoon…
Coloradans want to live in a country governed by people of reason, decency, and a willingness and dedication to Theodore Roosevelt’s principle of “all (people) up, not some (people) down.”…
Donald Trump has fawned over evil, authoritarian world leaders time after time. Chief of Staff Gen. John Kelly revealed that Trump even praised Hitler for his control of Nazi officers.…
Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilor who has spent two years getting to better know the expansive 3rd Congressional District, and Jeff Hurd, a Grand Junction attorney who has…
Kamala Harris will be a strong and determined leader as president. She has been as close to the White House as you can be for four years, has led her…
Bibles and shoes and watches, oh my! All made in China. “There’s a sucker born every minute” – WC Fields. Brian Blanchard Bayfield
Matt Salka has the experience needed! When hiring someone to be responsible for a $136 million budget, especially when having to deal with a 25% budget reduction due to reduced…
How many of us actually know the people we are voting for? I met Paul Black years ago when he lived on the same county road as me. I was…
George Cheney Immigration has risen to the top of the issue list for a clear majority of Americans. For many voters, it is now more important than the economy, inequality,…
With the student walkout and peaceful protest Tuesday at Buckley Park and the evening meeting at Durango High School, many overturned the opposition of one. Students were the many, a…
Serving as House District 59’s state representative has been the greatest privilege of my life. Looking to the future, we need a representative who works across the aisle to put…
Paul Black has been a member of several critical organizations that make a community function safely and efficiently, the fire district probably the most significant. But there are water and…
Jerry Apker When scientists become advocates during an election and tell you “just the facts,” you can be certain they are only telling you part of the facts. As Colorado’s…
