Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Congressman Scott Tipton and the NRA

The NRA claims that we have a Second Amendment right to bear automatic weapons. Not true! Seven states and the…

June 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Politicians show they can join hands

Wildfire has always been a concern in Colorado, but changes in weather patterns are increasing those risks. The way I…

June 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Scott Tipton is wrong person for District 3

Two months ago, President Trump announced his “zero tolerance” immigration policy, and his administration enthusiastically enforced this new policy of…

June 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Scott Tipton beholden to fossil fuel industry

I am perplexed by our congressional representative, Scott Tipton. He just published a letter touting the benefits of increased fracking…

June 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Golf club’s no smoking policy for greater good

“Given the dry conditions and location of the club, Dalton Ranch is adopting a No Smoking policy on property including…

June 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Why not open properties to firefighters?

Joseph D. Cheavens Durango

June 30, 2018

Editorials

Ground them

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald – A single engine air tanker drops its load of fire retardant high above the Lightner Creek…

June 30, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Thrilled my country is enforcing its laws

Thankfully, my country is finally enforcing immigration laws that only benefit Americans and legal immigrants. In addition, I am proud…

June 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Immigration problem rooted further south

She was transported by ship along with thousands of other children to Germany where her grandparents, my great-grandparents, took her…

June 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

The 416 Fire and anti-train movement

I myself have made five visits to Durango to ride and photograph since my first visit in 1994, enjoying the…

June 27, 2018

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoon

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June 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Drought: Find ways to conserve water

That afternoon, my family went out to lunch at a restaurant on Main Avenue. As soon as we were seated,…

June 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Do not attract bears displaced by fires

There are more potential evacuees as this fire continues to impact lives: Bears may be forced to find new territories.…

June 26, 2018

Editorials

Object of wonder

Katrina, Sandy and Andrew are just three great examples from the Atlantic. The most appropriately named Pacific storm Bud, however,…

June 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

There are no positive words for Trump

Trump has done absolutely nothing for people of color, and I believe given the chance he would deport every non-white…

June 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

News avoids the cause of our disasters

Oddly, in coverage of the other areas elsewhere with natural disasters such as fire, mudslides, storms, mega rainfalls and floods,…

June 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Additions to roundabout are appreciated

We appreciate your efforts as we pass that way almost daily. Thank you from 11 homeowners. Pamela Leininger Durango

June 25, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Voices must be heard in a democracy

Earl Landgrebe was a Congressman. He served as the U.S. representative for the 2nd district in Indiana. He is remembered…

June 25, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tribe’s ranching agreements unresolved

On March 19, I received a certified letter from Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture telling me to respond within 10…

June 25, 2018

Editorials

Clean commute: Finding another, cleaner way to arrive at work this week

JOSH STEPHENSON/Herald<br><br>Fort Lewis College biology professor Dr. Cynthia Dott gets ready to continue on her way to work after a…

June 25, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Grateful beyond words for all the help

Yesterday, I was assisted by Denver police officers escorting and assisting those returning to Lake Purgatory. Local volunteers and county…

June 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Fencing will avert tragedy at Santa Rita

We were having such a good time when our hearts stopped as we watched a toddler almost run into the…

June 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

What was Hickenlooper doing in Italy?

What important issues was he dealing with in Italy that will affect our state? Jim Madison Bayfield

June 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Vote for Tim Walsworth for treasurer

As longtime locals, we understand the importance of the county treasurer position. Tim is one of the hardest-working people we…

June 23, 2018