Opinion

Public notices: SB 156 is another attack on the public’s right to know

156 is another attack on the public’s right to know our government’s business

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The NRA ignores the Second Amendment

The Second Amendment recites its purpose: “a well-regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State.” Facilitating massacres…

Schwartz-Bozeman: Dog park is no place for the homeless

“I have and they do not” is insufficient reason to live with an “us vs. them” mentality and utter disrespect.…

Guill: Durangoan one of Earth Day’s founders

He told me of those turbulent times, especially on college campuses, of anti-war protests, rallies and “teach-ins.” They were popular…

Adams: Jenna Bush Hager will speak in Durango

I want to assure everyone that Jenna will be our “Making a Difference” speaker series presenter as scheduled, Wednesday, April…

Vote for clean, local, renewable energy

Britt Bassett (District 3) and Tim Wheeler (District 4) are committed to exploring options to increase LPEA’s use of locally…

This is a crucial time, election for LPEA

This is a crucial time for LPEA. Renewable power is now less expensive than our traditional coal powered electricity. A…

Are renewables ready for prime time?

To those who yell “absolutely” over quieter voices, how do we dispose of solar panels when they expire? How is…

Expertise to best adapt to the future

With a degree in nuclear engineering and his experience working in commercial solar for large agriculture, he also has the…

Progressives’ LPEA plan is self-serving

Self-proclaimed “progressive” candidates want to take LPEA out of the long-standing contract with Tri-State. Yes, the LPEA board has that…

Earth Day: Economy cannot ignore scientific realities

That admission was not always controversial. For example, after the dust storms of the 1930s, soil conservation measures were quickly…

Reynolds: Kilimanjaro climb an incredible feat

I’m delighted that this positive report appeared on the front page of the Herald to inspire and uplift us all,…

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Broad knowledge, committed work ethic

Julie Meadows Durango

Purgatory: Good for us James Coleman’s business model prioritizes family and recreation

Purgatory opened for the season on Nov. 18 and operated about the same number of days as last year despite…

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Celebrate the Week of the Young Child

Each day this week, the Early Childhood Council of La Plata County recognized a unique aspect of child development and…

Child care share could help with the crisis

That’s when one group of six parents take care of the other five parents children one day a week. That…

Land use mistake cost county residents

Julie Westendorff said Kendig-Keast’s report missed the mark and wasn’t what she was looking for in a first draft. So,…

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Real, local news matters: A community’s strength depends on a strong press

Because of an upended economic model, newspapers are struggling to do what they have done well. There may be a…

Thanks, Herald, for continuing to publish

I appreciate that you are trying to present the local and important news in our community. It is great to…