Opinion

Our view: Universal child care

A smart investment for families and the economy

September 28, 2025

How gerrymandering lets politicians pick their voters before the first ballot is cast

The League of Women Voters is dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, and we are deeply concerned by the…

September 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Protecting the character, integrity of old neighborhoods

cca There will be a Community Development Commission meeting as to whether to eliminate all lot size requirements for detached…

September 26, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Sepp Kuss

Celebrating a homegrown cycling champion with a hometown embrace – a bike parade, film premiere, and Buckley Park

September 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

‘Pro-American’ means upholding the rights for all

cca Mike Sigman’s anger in his letter, “A war against the Constitution” (Herald, Sept. 10) reminds me of Dr. Seuss’…

September 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Patriotic superpowers: Blind to the Constitution

cca Unsurprising that our local “Patriot” watchdog has shown himself an adept ape of the MAGA superpower – absolute shamelessness…

September 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Herald must stop catering to the loud minority

cca I am so glad to see the Herald finally post a letter representing the beliefs of the majority of…

September 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Immigration isn’t a simple matter

cca I’m responding to the letters, “Immigration laws should be enforced, not ignored,” (Herald, Sept. 7) and “Don’t like deportations?…

September 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

This is not who we want to be

cca Thank you for the story of Martin Geobany Terazzas’ detention by ICE (Herald, Sept. 10). While I absolutely believe…

September 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Respect wildlife, stop spreading glass

cca Many of us recreate on the Horse Gulch trails and have seen the shards of glass that some people…

September 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Geo Terrazas is one of us

cca First, I do not know the family of Geo Terrazas, the guy who got hauled away by ICE recently…

September 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Patriotism protects debate, dissent, diverse views

cca Mike Sigman labeling the Herald “anti-American” (Letters, Herald, Sept. 10) because it reports on immigration, racial justice or restorative…

September 21, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Free speech

Let’s follow Hurd’s and Kirk’s lead: The proper response to reprehensible speech is more speech

September 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

The backdoor to privatizing Social Security

cca Beware seniors, families with grandparents and young people who want to know that their FICA taxes will someday be…

September 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Criminals aren’t law abiding, ban gun free zones

There’s been another tragic shooting. This time at a public high school in Evergreen, followed closely on the heels of…

September 19, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Healthy school meals for all

fund student breakfasts and lunches

September 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

End lawless seizures, demand humane immigration policy

cca Immigration is an issue that my friends who voted for Trump want to see addressed. They want a much…

September 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

La Plata County needs reform, not higher taxes

cca I agree with Kelly Hegarty regarding the proposed tax hike (Letters, Herald, Sept. 3) that stringent county planning regulations…

September 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Editor’s note: A misprinted puzzle and the hunt for humor

In response to Steve Grant’s question (Letters, Herald, Sept. 10) about why the Aug. 22 “Puzzles & Funnies” page reappeared…

September 17, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Constitution week

A reminder that the Constitution protects everyone, and rights belong to all

September 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

City of Durango made a huge mistake

cca My wife and I walk our dogs daily. Sometimes on city street sidewalks, sometimes on the river trail, north,…

September 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Honoring a (nother) longtime volunteer: Buck Skillen

cca “Just ask Buck” has been a mantra of Five Rivers Trout Unlimited (5RTU) since Buck Skillen reinvigorated the chapter…

September 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Honoring a longtime volunteer: Tom Jones

cca Tom Jones sat on the Five Rivers Trout Unlimited (5RTU) board for years all while holding multiple positions, including…

September 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Read, think about, and honor the Constitution this week

cca Celebrating the privilege of our liberty and freedom this year, the 238th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution…

September 14, 2025