Editorials

Understandably, people in our communities are enraged about the Israel-Hamas war – barbaric and heart-wrenching. We wholeheartedly support endeavors to…

March 10, 2024

Opinion

Our View: SCOTUS went too far with federal legislation in Trump ballot ruling

Longtime Republican politician Norma Anderson, lead plaintiff in the case to remove Donald Trump from the Colorado primary ballot based…

March 8, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Native Lens a catalyst for young Indigenous filmmakers

There are moments when we know we’re witnessing something that changes what comes afterward. That was the feeling, sitting in…

March 6, 2024

Opinion

Dear readers,

District attorney candidates for the 6th Judicial District, Sean Murray and Jason Eley, are making their pitches in guest columns…

March 3, 2024

Opinion

Our View: OK for Durango to prohibit weapons in city buildings

In the 1993 movie “Tombstone,” lawman Virgil Earp, played by Sam Elliott, addresses a rowdy crowd unhappy with a new…

March 1, 2024

Opinion

Our View on elections: Dear readers,

Every election year informs the one that follows, and 2024 is already proving to offer more for Colorado voters. We…

February 29, 2024

Opinion

Our View: NATO vital no matter the political noise in U.S.

Immediate backlash rained hard on Donald Trump, after saying on Feb. 10 he’d encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell…

February 25, 2024

Opinion

Our View: More wakeless hours, more monitoring at Lake Nighthorse

At preliminary meetings before the construction of our well-loved, well-used Lake Nighthorse, the opening question at public forums was, “Will…

February 23, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Dear readers,

With heavy hearts over the passing of our dear colleague, former Editorial Editor Bill Roberts, we’re sharing some of his…

February 18, 2024

Opinion

My View: Bill Roberts brought much to our Opinion pages

SwanJerry McBride Bill Roberts, former Editorial Editor for The Durango Herald from 1990 to 2017, served up opinions the way…

February 16, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Podcast brings home stories of locals vets

Warrior Narratives opens door to unique experiences, feelings

February 14, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Initiative 89 has hurdles as constitutional amendment

signatures needed for abortion access on November ballot

February 11, 2024