Opinion

Heavy rains, historic flow levels, floods and unparalleled service

When water levels in Vallecito and Grimes creeks began rising early Oct. 11, emergency responders wasted no time in recognizing…

October 19, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Durango Hills

Durango Hills residents have a significant measure on the November ballot – one that won’t raise taxes or increase the…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

For trust, transparency is not optional

cca Our schools are letting kids down. Per test results, around half of Durango School District students are not proficient…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Vote to sustain vital county services

cca I support the La Plata County 1-cent sales tax increase and ask you to vote “Yes” on 1A on…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Biking is hazardous to our health

cca I read the article on the issues pertaining to the Animas River Trail and bicycling in general (Herald, Sept.…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

What kind of county do you want?

cca La Plata County is seeking a 1-cent sales tax increase. I encourage you to vote by Nov. 4 to…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Erika, Rick, Andrea for our student’s future

cca I urge our community to strongly support Erika Brown, Rick Petersen and Andrea Parmenter in the upcoming Durango School…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

No one is coming to save us

cca The grand experiment is over. Donald Trump will soon merge ICE with the U.S. military to create his own…

October 17, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Recommendations

Protecting public safety and community well-being

October 15, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Why is LPEA advertising on TV?

cca The people in charge of our electric co-op have shown their true colors. Why would La Plata Electric Association…

October 15, 2025

Letters to the Editor

2A/7A is a rent increase for residents

cca As a resident of La Plata County and former firefighter, I’m concerned about the financial impact of Ballot Issues…

October 15, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Climate skeptic’s wrong math, no disclosure

cca The author of the letter to the editor, “When climate models fail, families pay” (Herald, Oct. 5), used an…

October 15, 2025

Guest Columns

Rethinking the ‘Fix Our Forests Act’: Prioritizing science and the public, not just logging

Here in Western Colorado, we don’t need another summer of smoke to remind us that wildfire season isn’t what it…

October 15, 2025

Letters to the Editor

You can’t pave over an eyesore

cca Yes, it’s very nice to drive on the recently repaved Colorado 140 in and near Hesperus. And, no, it’s…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Sustain progress: Reelect Brown, Parmenter, Petersen

cca We are so lucky in Durango to have successful public schools, with a strong school board leading the way.…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Grasping for disproof in the age of settled science

cca A recent letter (Herald, Oct, 5) attempts to conflate the counterexample proposed by 17 year-old Hannah Cairo to the…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Film’s cautionary tale about free speech, education

cca A film presented at the Crested Butte Film Festival confirmed that the Trump administration is attacking free speech. “Mr.…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Herald saves us with exclusive climate ‘breakthrough’

cca I was so happy that a recent letter writer pointed out that climate change is no longer a concern…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Brown, Parmenter, Petersen for caring, well-educated students

cca I served on the Durango School Board for nearly 8 years and have a solid understanding of the deep…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

The Code Rights Project is nonpartisan

cca In response to Mr. Skillen’s letter (Herald, Oct. 5) regarding The Code Rights Project, there are a few important…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

‘Charm’ headline tone deaf to ranchers’ reality

cca Shame on you, Durango Herald, for the headline, “High Country Cattle Auction brings top-notch stock and country charm to…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Is religious bigotry on the rise?

cca I wonder if anti-LDS hate is ramping up once again in America. We have two recent signs it is:…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

“Yes” on 1A: Protect services you rely on

cca Being born and raised here, I take pride in calling this community my lifelong home. Over the years, I’ve…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Durango schools betray parents’ trust

cca What happened to Cindy Stein and her child should scare every parent in Durango (Herald, Mar. 26). While Cindy…

October 12, 2025