Editorials

Labor Day: Holiday arrives in time of uncertainties over healthcare, housing, immigration

Holiday arrives in time of uncertainties over healthcare, housing, immigration

September 4, 2017

Monuments review: Secrecy is the wrong way to approach public land discussions and decisions

This May 23, 2016, photo, shows the northernmost boundary of the proposed Bears Ears region, along the Colorado River, in…

September 2, 2017

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Bear proof: Emergency ordinance needed to effect change in human and bear behavior

They have been in and out of dumpsters with cubs waiting expectantly alongside on their haunches for the results. Their…

September 1, 2017

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Arts economy: Creative district a positive step toward supporting arts, culture and community

Not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations are big business. Twenty-six local organizations participating in the study were directly responsible for $18…

August 30, 2017

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Epic rides: On trails and roads, local riders continue to make Durango proud

It was an all-Durango podium at the 2017 Leadville Trail 100 MTB race. Howard Grotts, center, finished first ahead of…

August 28, 2017

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Civility: Demand, model decency and dignity to help bring order to our messy democracy

FILE – In this Oct. 15, 2015 file photo, a statue of police attacking civil rights protesters sits in Birmingham,…

August 26, 2017

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Parks pass: At new price, Senior Pass will still be worth far more than it costs

If you’re 62 or older, now is the time to get yours because that’s a huge price hike. But this…

August 25, 2017

Editorials

Float to work: Celebrating the Animas, commuting alternatives and our boating culture

Individuals who reside outside of Durango, whether as close in as New Mexico or further afield in Texas, have expressed…

August 23, 2017

Editorials

Eclipse 2017: Be sure to see the celestial event, but make sure you view it safely

(AP Photo, File) But the planet and its moon have a predictable three-dimensional relationship with the sun. Eighteen years, 11…

August 21, 2017

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Ewing Mesa: Plans for multi-use event center should be sized to fit the projected demand

This mock up shows the proposed multi-event center on Ewing Mesa, looking northwest toward the city of Durango.Courtesy of DHM…

August 19, 2017

Editorials

Right to know

Notice of public meetings, and access to records, essential to open governance

August 18, 2017

Editorials

Back to school

We need to ‘get back to basics’ in creating a supportive community

August 16, 2017

Editorials

Fire district

Support for Durango Fire Protection District will be on the ballot this fall

August 14, 2017

Editorials

Resilient forests

Don’t sell out the ‘federal’ part of national forests to private interests

August 12, 2017

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Should Durango consider a fee for bicycles in town?

Is it time for cyclists to contribute a fair share of costs

August 11, 2017

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County fair: Once a year, a source of pride for youths, adults and onlookers too

Sam Green/The Journaldu1-i-syn It is fair week in La Plata County, with a multitude of events involving 4-H members and…

August 9, 2017

Editorials

Ozone rules: Political expedience cannot be the only consideration in controlling pollutant

Political expedience cannot be the only consideration in controlling pollutant

August 7, 2017

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End of life: Advanced planning for end-of-life issues will help bring closure to loved ones

du1-i-syn The medical community operates under the principle of working to keep us alive, and it is good at that.…

August 5, 2017

Editorials

Nordic center: Purchase of land near Purgatory means many more nordic miles and smiles

Purchase of land near Purgatory means many more nordic miles and smiles

August 4, 2017

Editorials

ACLU: Colorado’s branch of the watchdog organization is in Durango’s grill again

du1-i-syn The latest notice to the city from the group that deemed Durango’s panhandling laws unconstitutional in 2014 – which…

August 2, 2017

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Renewables 2.0: Our region has been at the forefront of power production, let’s not stop now

du1-i-syn In 1913, Western Colorado Power Company, purchased DP&L and operated until the early 1970’s when La Plata Electric Association…

July 31, 2017

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Canyons cleared: Local monument is safe, but review process has a harmful hidden agenda

Courtesy of Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management<br><br>Ruined tower, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, BLM Colorado. Hovenweep style Painted…

July 29, 2017

Editorials

Cutthroat: Restoration of native trout to upper Hermosa Creek worth the effort

JERRY McBRIDE/Herald file<br><br>A colorful male Colorado cutthroat that was one of the first generations to be raised in the Durango…

July 28, 2017

Editorials

County budget: End of area’s natural gas boom means tough decisions lie ahead

du1-i-syn But with easier to acquire gas elsewhere in the country, in Mesa County to the north and in Pennsylvania…

July 26, 2017