Opinion

Once again, firefighters perform miracles

I look across the valley to watch in horror as flames advance relentlessly toward homes in Hermosa and Falls Creek.…

June 17, 2018

Vote to retain Aichele as treasurer

Her detractors fail to recognize that audits are a standard business practice for treasurer operations, and that one plowing for…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Vote Walsworth for better leadership

I have a unique perspective on both Democratic candidates. I worked with Tim at the Durango Business Improvement District (BID)…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Aichele gets my vote this time around

But I didn’t know that. I didn’t know that as I read the multiple coverages in the Herald that delineated…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Hanlon is the best choice for Congress

In 2012: Scott Tipton, 53 percent – Sal Pace, 41 percent. In 2014: Scott Tipton, 58 percent – Abel Tapia,…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Durango, water and continuing drought

This is what I was told when I went to receive a card to purchase water at the fill station…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Excellent fire reporting in the Herald

Your reporting has been informative, detailed and provided a great public service to all impacted and concerned as to the…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Paper lacks Rockies’ scores, standings

Marti Bourjaily Durango

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

To Herald staff and Police Chief Afzal

At what age can kids stay home alone (including overnight)? Is it wise to call the police on your own…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Walsworth will get it right the first time

His competency in accounting, auditing and tight control of public funds add up to fiscal responsibility. Problems in the treasurer’s…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Walsworth the better choice in primary

Presently, Tim is employed by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) in a leadership role. BID is required to submit…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Walsworth: a great choice for treasurer

I have come to know Tim Walsworth, BID’s Executive Director, over the past year. While all BID businesses will miss…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Walsworth will reconcile county’s books

Here’s why: I could cite all the typical boring reasons like solid ethics, high integrity, professional conduct and intelligence –…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Living ‘South Park’s’ homeless episode

In this episode, homeless people begin swarming into the town of South Park. Kyle feels bad for the homeless and…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Involuntary poisoning of Three Springs?

In addition to the health risks to humans (especially children, the elderly and the immune-compromised), the product is extremely toxic…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Make switch from coal-fired trains

Regardless of what is determined as the official cause, the unprecedented drought conditions make it highly undesirable to allow coal-fired…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

The NRA versus the Founding Fathers

Well, first of all, it was adopted on Dec. 15, 1791, and reads as follows: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary…

June 17, 2018

Editorials

Autopsy review: Hickenlooper was correct to veto bill that limited review of child autopsies

Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post – Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper.du1-i-syn A child can die from a medical issue…

June 17, 2018

Editorial Cartoons

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June 15, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Join us to support our firefighting crews

Make a sign, wear a fire hat, bring pom-poms or just come ready to wave and cheer to demonstrate our…

June 15, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tipton failed Coloradans on health care

An appointment for an established patient at my local primary care clinic is over $100. At $12 per hour and…

June 15, 2018

Letters to the Editor

City Council wastes money, seeks more

Of course the council people are Democrats, and since JFK (who lowered taxes), every Democrat has felt the need to…

June 15, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Visitors should treat town as their own

I say it depends. Today, while on the river trail by the recreation center, I noticed trash cans OVERFLOWING with…

June 15, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Radioactive sites and civic decline

First, in a sharp and undemocratic action, the City Council reduced speaking time at our city meetings. Second, the city…

June 15, 2018