Opinion

Building a rural health care workforce, one pathway at a time

When Axis Health System approached the La Plata Economic Development Alliance about the Opportunity NOW grant Axis received to create…

Building an affordable future: How La Plata County is addressing housing costs

With rising prices at the grocery store and the gas station, the term “affordability” seems to be everywhere. But for…

Our view: ‘Endurance,’ the most fitting name possible

a bike town has work to do to protect cyclists and pedestrians

Southwest Colorado needs Riess at the Capitol

I am proud to endorse Naomi Riess for Colorado House District 59. I have known Naomi for more than a…

Respecting different choices during state testing

In response to the letter, “Opt-out students deserve better treatment,” (Herald, April 27), regarding the treatment of students who opted…

Historical comparison goes too far

The letter, “Remember the victims of 1776,” (Herald, April 22) certainly is not aging well. It identified British atrocities during…

Reelect Luschen for LPEA District 4

In deciding who you will choose to elect for LPEA District 4 this month, please ask yourself: Will you vote…

Council should reconsider mayor pro tem decision

Over the past year, I have met one-on-one with all of our City Council members while advocating for better bike…

Animas river trail should be the priority

Although I agree the mall would be a great venue for indoor pickleball courts, I question the idea of the…

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Around the moon once more, still cheesy after all these years

So, we’ve gone around the moon. That’s nice. Sorry to be less than enthusiastic, but we had six crewed landings…

How does anyone support jailing a child?

Under President Obama, annual deportations peaked around 400,000, without today’s expanded detention cruelty. Under Trump, deportations averaged 250,000, yet detention…

Why leaving Tri-State made sense

I am writing in response to John Purser’s letter (Herald, April 27) questioning whether LPEA’s departure from Tri-State will deliver…

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Our view: Investing in students

Lewis College community rallies behind its students

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A vote of confidence for LPEA

Paying a utility bill to a monopoly provider can be frustrating, especially as the cost of living rises. That frustration…

Leadership, process and public trust

I read the recent coverage of the Durango City Council’s selection of mayor and mayor pro tem with interest (Herald,…

Purser will bring LPEA transparency, accountability

LPEA members deserve transparency, accountability and a voice in major decisions. That is why I support John Purser for the…

Hurd’s dismal public lands record

I recently learned about this website – https://morethanjustparks.com/congressional-public-lands-score – and entered 81301. The results for Rep. Jeff Hurd were an…

Council actions undermine public trust

The article detailing the City Council’s departure from long-standing procedures for selecting the mayor and deputy mayor is deeply troubling…

Focused on the future: Vote Jenkins, Luschen, Pitcher

The LPEA election is in full swing and, as expected, people who oppose progress and reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity…

Voters must do their homework

William Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?” The meaning behind the famous reply – “a rose by any other…

Hurd seems happy with Washington

If you do not receive Rep. Jeff Hurd’s newsletter, you should. What you will see is Hurd smiling – a…