Opinion

The ironic violence of the ‘tolerant’ left

It was surreal. Never before have I had my life threatened by someone holding a sign reading “Stop The Killing.”…

Students are Katzin Music’s true legacy

But artists and musicians are a determined, stubborn, resilient group, and they won’t be stopped in their creating. The true…

Annika Lewis: Teen gains a worldwide view, shines a global spotlight on rural Colorado

Lewis was part of the delegation of Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Although she was one…

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Make extra effort with the quiet kid

My dad was a sergeant in the Army. The new kid in your class may have a mom or dad…

Tips for candidates applying for a job

Can we (and the candidate) accurately describe the details of the job, what it entails, the skills required and the…

Please be reasonable; re-elect Barger

Karen has proven herself over the past three years. She’s a supporter of renewable energy while figuring out how to…

Time to talk about innovative housing

Eighty to 85 percent of America’s homelessness are invisible: women with children escaping domestic violence, persons ashamed of mental illness,…

Say goodbye to the leftist Denver Post

As the fortunes of The Denver Post waxed and waned, the paper acknowledged numerous times that a lot of people…

Undermining all that is good and decent

Oddly enough, criminals and those with evil hearts don’t seem to be bothered by laws or conscience. Over and over,…

Take Reagan’s lead on the environment

He supported the Montreal Protocol, which produced significant climate stewardship benefits because it limited ozone-depleting chemicals and global carbon dioxide…

Should we keep paying more for power?

For example, compare residential rates for Xcel Energy (which provides electricity for most of eastern Colorado) at 9.6c/kWh, and our…

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An open letter to Sen. Cory Gardner

So your tax cut takes care of a few people, but I’m not one of them and I am offended…

SJBPH: 70 years helping residents achieve their highest potential for health, well-being

Liane Jollon, right, executive director of San Juan Basin Public Health, looks over a 1950’s photo on Thursday with Mary…

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Do not sign Gwen Lachelt recall petition

Both Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez., and Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Yuma., voted to repeal the well-proven protections for our health, safety…

How to withdraw your signature on recall

Contact Tiffany Parker’s office and let her know you signed but want to rescind your signature. Your request must be…

Lachelt recall is a waste of talent, money

Patricia Senecal Durango

Proud of the leadership taken by youth

Carol Simmons Durango

Clean water: Let’s not miss an opportunity to protect water quality from future mining impacts

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>A partial under water image shows the deeper colors of the Animas River north of Durango on Aug.…

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Setting it Straight

••• The Herald strives for accuracy. If a factual error or misleading information appears in our news stories or opinion…

FLC President: Come meet the candidates, campus and community participation is encouraged

Starting tomorrow through April 5, students, faculty, staff and the community will have several opportunities to meet each of the…