Opinion

Trump crows at dawn and GOP is quiet

Loathsome as Trump is, he is a sufficiently gifted demagogue and con artist to have gained the loyalty of most…

August 18, 2018

Editorials

Our favorite pets can have a place on the patio, but not on every patio

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald – Hanging out at the 11th Street Station, from left, Matt Leach, Sarah Trask with her dog…

Misogyny and politicking at rodeo: Stop

Republican candidates for La Plata County seats were in attendance and repeatedly endorsed by the announcer. Candidates may have the…

Thanks – we’ll get through this together

Karyn Gabaldon Durango

Switch the train and no one will know

Oil-fired steam engines don’t emit hot cinders that can cause fires. Locals and tourists alike are drawn to our steam…

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August 15, 2018

Tipton flyer a bad use of taxpayer dollars

That’s because this mailing was sent under the 1775 law that allows congresspeople to communicate with constituents using only their…

August 15, 2018

Colorado wages and salaries are growing

At least part of the reason is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has made it easier for job…

August 15, 2018

Editorials

We’re with you: Today, we join more than 100 newspapers to set the record straight about our work

In this April 11, 2018, photo, production workers stack newspapers onto a cart at the Janesville Gazette. (Angela Major/The Janesville…

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Recruit Manchik’s aliens for Space Force

Now, Trump should ask them if they would like to join his Space Force. Gordon Akers Bayfield

Remington was a proud, spiritual Ute

One sentence indicates no one knew he was gay until he came back to the reservation. This is untrue. We…

Hilltop House’s sad history of abuse

While the article (“Halfway house director has history of sexual harassment complaints,” Herald, Aug. 3) focused largely on the experience…

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Durango displays good use of warnings

With Durangoâ€™s large amount of tourist foot traffic, and many visiting motorists not familiar with Durango intersections, these traffic control…

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August 13, 2018

Editorials

Paul Jones: We welcome independent Paul Jones to the race for Colorado House District 59

Paul Jones, an independent, is running against state Rep. Barbara McLachlan for House District 59 in the 2018 November General…

August 13, 2018

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August 12, 2018

What’s the delay on naming fire cause?

It is with ongoing dismay that the U.S. Forest Service fails to pin the (obvious) blame for the 416 fire…

Weiser is best pick for attorney general

Weiser has an outstanding background and is a perfect fit for this important job. His level of courtroom experience is…

Democrats have very selective memories

It is extremely peculiar how Democrats are now concerned about deficit spending after the Obama years adding $10-plus trillion to…

Gardner’s all talk on climate change

When he asked for our vote in 2014, Senator Cory Gardner made a big show of posing pretty by windmills.…