Opinion

Editorials

Our view: Unlawful

Colorado steps in where Washington fails

November 30, 2025

Guest Columns

Community stepped up as government shut down, demonstrating care for one another

Thanksgiving’s warm glow of time spent with family and friends is just now fading, and we have officially entered the…

November 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

ICE can watch us with our cameras

Every time Durangoans drive, our movements are recorded by Durango’s 21 “Flock” cameras. Durango shares record access with 603 law…

November 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Setting the record straight on solar

In an otherwise good article regarding ADUs in Durango (Herald, Nov. 23), I was misquoted regarding solar. I am 100%…

November 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Bayfield school board denies disability rights anniversary proclamation

During its Nov. 11 meeting, the Bayfield School Board voted to deny a proposed proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of…

November 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Who are we, who do we want to be?

My wife is from England. She had many concerns about coming to the United States, including police officers shooting unarmed…

November 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Durango needs to be investigated

After some Durango residents harassed and hindered U.S. immigration agents, chained the gate of the facility and according to some…

November 30, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Colorado spotlight

Hurd, Boebert, Crow draw national attention

November 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Thank you from the Emergency Warming Center Council

On behalf of the Emergency Warming Center Council, I’d like to thank the Durango City Council, city manager, directors and…

November 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A gift that gives twice

During the season of gratitude, many of us reflect on what we’re thankful for and look for meaningful ways to…

November 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Trump’s new pragmatic approach to immigration

On “The Ingram Angle,” this week, President Donald Trump insisted that America “doesn’t have” enough talent and must now rely…

November 28, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Resolve

Plata County’s resilience lights the path to a joyous season

November 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Colorado should consider mid-decade redistricting

Attorney General Phil Weiser has proposed a narrowly drawn, emergency mid-decade redistricting for Colorado and recommends that it be put…

November 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Durango values misrepresented in NYT article

Editor’s note: The following letter was originally submitted to The New York Times in response to, “A Colorado Town Is…

November 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

The fine line between violence and free speech

I am a proud FLC alumna. I am forever grateful for the liberal arts education that enabled me to be…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Durango deserves an update on road projects

I would like the Herald to give us an update on what is happening with the 32nd Street/County Road 250…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Congress must stand up and do its job

As I was placing the U.S. flag out to honor Veterans Day, my mind drifted back to what our government…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

This is no time to be subtle or silent

I’m not known for being subtle. Now is not the time to be subtle. I own my viral tirade. For…

November 23, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Thankful

or the VFW for a Thanksgiving meal

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Time to regulate short-term rentals

As a resident of La Plata County, I’m frustrated by the lack of restrictions on short-term rentals in our community.…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Remembering our common humanity

With all of the major division, separation and side-taking that is currently happening in our country, I would like to…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Our values matter: Let’s boycott together

I am dismayed that we are seeing families without enough food to eat while also losing health care. I am…

November 23, 2025

Guest Columns

In the mind’s eye let us call upon this quiet moment

A few things happened as I ran my errands, and they put me in mind of an 1804 poem by…

November 23, 2025

Guest Columns

Local energy choices keep more benefits and savings here at home

This past year, I’ve met with members in coffee shops and hardware stores, at kitchen tables and construction sites, walking…

November 23, 2025