Editorials

Our view: Merger, tax reallocation could benefit workforce

The forensic audit of Visit Durango’s books showed nothing illegal, no one living extravagantly or pocketing any cash, only incidents…

November 28, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Giving thanks, and a little history

The holiday season is upon us with a flurry of activity from Thanksgiving to New Years, when family celebrations, holiday…

November 26, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Locate agencies for effectiveness, not politics

It is common for candidates-elect to flex their muscles, and their mouths, as they prepare for office, test their policy…

November 23, 2024

Editorials

Our view: City, tribal relations could improve thanks to Councilor Yazzie

There was an unexpected moment during the most recent state legislative session when the leadership of the Southern Ute Indian…

November 21, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Buy a stranger a beer, and more fun from Local First

The 2025 Be Local Coupon Book is hot off the press and available around town at many of the locally…

November 19, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Harris for president (for two months)

Joe Biden is in the history books for the breadth of his stimulus funding for the recovery that returned the…

November 16, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Saving the world one compost bucket at a time

Most of us have heard the adage, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.” This couldn’t be truer for Table to…

November 14, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Kudos to La Plata County’s clerk and recorder and team

Election Day has come and gone, and The Durango Herald editorial board would like to offer its thanks for a…

November 12, 2024

Editorials

Veterans Day: Recognizing those who have served

The tradition of honoring our veterans who have served in the armed forces for their service to our country continues…

November 9, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Select county and Colorado election contrasts and comparisons

Dear readers, No, La Plata County is neither the most liberal nor the most progressive county in Colorado. La Plata…

November 9, 2024

Editorials

Our view: KDUR: 50 Years of people powering radio and the community

Reflecting on the success of KDUR, Fort Lewis College’s Community Radio station that turned 50 this year (Herald, Nov. 1),…

November 7, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Endorsements have value, especially now

In the wake of a string of major newspapers’ decision to either endorse only presidential candidates (The New York Times)…

November 2, 2024

Editorials

Our view: A likely inadvertent Pocahontas

A Pocahontas would seem like a fine idea for a Western dress-up event, and because the rider knows horses, to…

October 31, 2024

Editorials

Our view: FLC search kicks off without much community

When Tom Stritikus announced his intention to resign after six years serving as Fort Lewis College’s president, the Board of…

October 31, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Biden first president to apologize for Native American Boarding Schools

An apology often isn’t all that’s necessary, but it’s significant when working toward repair. In the case of the treatment…

October 29, 2024

Editorials

Our view: School cellphone limits are welcome

We’re pleased to hear that Durango School District 9-R has implemented a mandate to end cellphone use in the classrooms…

October 24, 2024

Editorials

Our view: ‘No’ to Prop 129 for the sake of our pets

Dear readers of the opinion pages, Because of several thoughtful commentaries about Proposition 129 that have crossed our desks, the…

October 22, 2024

Editorials

Our View: Jeff Hurd, a good fit for CD3

Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilor who has spent two years getting to better know the expansive 3rd Congressional…

October 19, 2024

Editorials

Our View: Harris for the sake of the country

Kamala Harris will be a strong and determined leader as president. She has been as close to the White House…

October 19, 2024

Editorials

Our view: 9-R, with second action, got it right

With the student walkout and peaceful protest Tuesday at Buckley Park and the evening meeting at Durango High School, many…

October 17, 2024

Editorials

Our View: Reelect Matt Salka for La Plata County commissioner

Paul Black has been a member of several critical organizations that make a community function safely and efficiently, the fire…

October 15, 2024

Editorials

Our View: Vote ‘no’ on Prop. 128 increasing time served for parole eligibility

Proposition 128 is a citizens initiative that aims to reduce crime and ensure justice is served by proposing a change…

October 15, 2024

Editorials

Our View: Cleave Simpson for Senate District 6

Cleave Simpson, the fourth generation San Luis Valley farmer who has represented counties from the Valley west to the Utah…

October 12, 2024

Editorials

Our View: Clark Craig for House District 59

Clark Craig has held a seat on all or almost all of the boards that shape Ignacio’s current and future…

October 12, 2024