Opinion

In response to letter on LPEA workshops

I would like to respond to Barry Lausman’s letter to the editor (Herald, Oct. 28). I agree that Dan Harms…

December 2, 2017

Lachelt, keep speaking truth to power

Amazingly, the Herald is concerned that such inflammatory words as “sustainable” and “resilient” are now associated with Commissioner Lachelt, and…

December 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Setner’s perspective, wisdom appreciated

In this time, when our culture is looking at the shadow-side of white male privilege, it is refreshing to read…

December 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Editorial on Gwen Lachelt was shameful

When the Western Leaders Network sent a letter to senators in February asking that they not use the Congressional Review…

December 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Lachelt can handle both positions well

If only we could have known that having a county commissioner advocating for cleaner environment would discourage the bloated, dirty…

December 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Kudos for our local, independent news

At a time when many small newspapers are not surviving at all because of decreasing subscription and advertising revenue, and…

December 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Our politics have become just a game

From college up through the NFL it’s a huge business. You can tell just by the advertising volume it generates.…

December 2, 2017

Editorials

Tailwind Nutrition: Grant money will provide a boost to a growing local business in Bayfield

Jeff and Jenny Vierling, owners of Tailwind nutrition, display some of their products.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Kudos to the Wolverines, of…

December 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

ANWR value is greater as protected refuge

I agree completely with columnist Mark Pearson (Herald, Nov. 18)that Sen. Gardner should vote against moving the bill out of…

December 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Thank you La Plata County Sheriff’s Dept.

At first I had a lot of animosity for the way I was treated – I must admit they used…

December 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Column on drilling was devoid of facts

du1-i-syn Let’s hope that Sen. Gardner has the backbone to stand up to the environmental lobby and allow drilling in…

December 1, 2017

Editorials

SALT reform: Deduction loss may cause real pain for rural Colorado, state and local governments

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., left, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, criticizes the Republican tax reform plan while…

December 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Epstein: Learn from a survivor, report sexual harassment and seek help

I want to share what I have learned from the experience with all present, past and future victims and survivors…

November 30, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Durham: Not all Alaskans support ANWR drilling

du1-i-syn Senator Murkowski claims that the physical footprint of drilling would be small. Her claims are misleading, as the 2,000…

November 30, 2017

Editorial Cartoons

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November 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Brett Barkey’s PERA plan is not a solution

Putting new state employees, teachers and other public workers in Colorado into a defined contribution 401(K)-type plan does not address…

November 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tenor of our politics demonizes people

du1-i-syn The current tenor of our politics seems to fan the flames of fear and encourage us to go beyond…

November 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tax proposal already failed in Kansas

Have you read about the recent Kansas tax experiment? It failed. The state is hemorrhaging revenue and lawmakers in Kansas…

November 29, 2017

Editorials

Noel night: Shopping locally supports who and what we love in Durango

du1-i-syn Assuming you made it through Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday, as Noel Night approaches this Friday, it…

November 29, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Power grid is vulnerable to EMP attacks

Such EMP-hardening may be the best, safest, and least provocative way to deal with such a danger. In addition, we…

November 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Thank you for taking an important stand

du1-i-syn These founding principles are more important than ever. Current administration of government control and influence into our personal lives…

November 28, 2017

Editorials

Sexual misconduct: Outside the spotlight, harassed and assaulted victims still wield little power

Participants march against sexual assault and harassment at the #MeToo March in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Sunday,…

November 27, 2017

Letters to the Editor

We need to protect agricultural economy

Regional climate models predict higher temperatures and less precipitation, especially in the summer months, when crops are most vulnerable to…

November 27, 2017

Letters to the Editor

New study links fluoride to lower IQ

This is one of the most rigorously executed studies on fluoride and neuro-development ever conducted. Researchers found that prenatal exposure…

November 27, 2017