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Edwards: Switch to renewables to protect lands

These beautiful open spaces are valuable and worth preserving, as they keep us healthy and happy. However, President Trump continues…

Marijuana sales could affect local youth, prevention programs needed

Balance between market-driven and other values-driven forces is what has kept our culture healthy for athletes, families, tourists and businesses.…

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A win-win proposal for Lake Nighthorse

It does appear that the city has been undecided or confused about the services to be provided. It is a…

Tipton votes to reduce health funding

Representative Scott Tipton does not believe public health programs are essential. In November, Tipton voted to cut $6.3 billion in…

The code: Draft La Plata County land use code, public participation off to a vigorous start

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>La Plata County Commissioners listen to Jason Meininger, county Planning Director, deliver a presentation on the La Plata…

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Trump’s statement reveals his racism

A consideration of the entire statement reveals two concerns. One is the use of such a vulgar term; the greater…

An essential question for our times

Not the physical kind, but the free-flowing kind, available for everyone and given without fear or qualification. Is the spirit…

Zuke’s founder responds to Herald article

Upon hearing the news, I experienced deep sadness and loss. My heart is broken for all the change the company…

Puerto Rico still desperately needs help

The conditions there are truly disturbing and not getting any better. Three and a half months after Hurricane Maria touched…

All are welcome to visit Bears Ears

People lucky enough to live here or visit our area can attest to the world-class outdoor recreation available in close…

There is still time for energy revolution

More tragic is the backward action of current national leaders when the link between extreme weather events and human-caused climate…

Winter watering will raise your sewer bill

Before turning on your hose, consider the impact watering has on your sewer bill, given the increased sewer charges implemented…

Different future requires vision, boldness

The little country church the family attended had changed significantly during my husband’s years at college – it had become…

Fluoride issue will benefit from studies

Are these studies the absolute last word? Probably not. Are they troubling? Absolutely. All studies since the 2006 National Research…

Local man questions land use plan

However, my Economic Dictionary describes communism as government confiscation and control of the means of production, including property rights. The…

Wilderness: Legislation in Congress presses for a fundamental change in the rules

Hikers enjoy moments of sunshine while hiking in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area in Colorado. (AP Photo/The Aspen Times, Christina…

Welcome changes: Earlier access to McPhee, addition to Phil’s World improve area recreation

At McPhee Reservoir north of Cortez, boat launching will be possible in mid-April this year, rather than at the end…

Oxford land-use meeting clarified

First, this does not constitute a “taking” in relation to property rights nor does it “devalue” our property. Most who…

Build the wall on China, N. Korea border

The problem, if my understanding is correct, is that should the Chinese stop supporting North Korea, it will quickly become…