Opinion

River report card risks relationships

du1-i-syn As Dolores Water Conservancy District manager, I appreciate the fact that the Journal’s reporter called me and Sam Carter,…

July 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Life vests should be mandatory on Animas

We did a blessing at the Rotary Park bridge when a group of four tubers came along. Just after the…

July 28, 2017

Editorials

Cutthroat: Restoration of native trout to upper Hermosa Creek worth the effort

JERRY McBRIDE/Herald file A colorful male Colorado cutthroat that was one of the first generations to be raised in the Durango…

July 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

A response to the upset visitor from Texas

Donâ€™t let people from Texas ruin Durango. Maurice Harrigan Pittsboro, N.C.

July 27, 2017

Letters to the Editor

A Denver-based take on Republicans

In addition, they call the media “the enemy of the people.” Republicans are pro-gun, torture, more nuclear weapons, big oil,…

July 27, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Republicans declared war on healthcare

The expression “cannon fodder” was given to the men who were sent to die for a war they didn’t understand…

July 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Why does Herald print false AP stories?

Many times the AP has been caught fabricating the news, with some of the worst instances having been during the…

July 26, 2017

Editorials

County budget: End of area’s natural gas boom means tough decisions lie ahead

du1-i-syn But with easier to acquire gas elsewhere in the country, in Mesa County to the north and in Pennsylvania…

July 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Another fire station location to consider

There is already a dangerous parking problem at the dog park. A new footbridge to the park could be erected…

July 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Don’t let the homeless ruin Durango

I have a coworker here in Austin who also vacations in the Durango area. When I asked him about his…

July 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Volunteers needed to observe bighorns

du1-i-syn Weminuche bighorns are listed by the U.S. Forest Service as a sensitive species, meaning there is concern for their…

July 25, 2017

Editorials

Every Kid Outdoors

Introducing kids to America is priceless

July 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Climate effects are felt close to home

Wildfires burn across the American West while our community deals with the fallout of the Lightner Creek fire. Currently, wildfires…

July 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to Hickenlooper for leadership

The survey finds broad skepticism toward Trump’s argument that this will benefit the U.S. economy, and instead, most think it…

July 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Kudos to the staff at the Durango DMV

I called the La Plata County Department of Motor Vehicles and asked for help. After confirming my documentation, the very…

July 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fire sparked gratitude, new friendships

Naturally, you have to first thank and praise each and every one of those hardworking firefighters and law enforcement folks…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Love is the most powerful spiritual force

Hate is a destructible emotion. It darkens the soul, poisons the mind and brings pain and suffering to the body.…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Climate lobby seeks local leader support

Please sign CCL’s letter, and help persuade lawmakers to act now to avert the disastrous effects of climate change. Our…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Coverage of climate very unbalanced

According to the results of a recently completed poll, conducted by me, from October 2012 to the present, the Herald’s…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Silverton did a nice job with celebration

The occasional campground security drive through and mounted sheriff patrol was seen as friendly and not an intrusion. The family…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

‘Trail’ may be part of grazing allotment

While making a good point, it appears there is misunderstanding. In actuality, the path is a legitimate swath of open…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Appreciative reader seeks more humor

I guess you’re stuck with all the letters to the editor, a few of which are worth reading. Most of…

July 22, 2017

Editorials

Animas tubing: Death of Albuquerque man rescued in the river raises timely questions

The Durango Herald The city of Durango’s 33rd Street put-in signage for river users is comprehensive and cautionary, but it sits…

July 22, 2017

Editorials

Lower Dolores D-minus: Low flows hamper native fish, trout

Journal Photo/Jim Mimiaga Native fish on the Lower Dolores River use deep pools like this one to seek refuge during drought.du1-i-syn…

July 21, 2017