Letters to the Editor Wildfire threat multiplied by climate Tania Schoennagel, a fire ecologist, recently testified at a congressional hearing that “wildfires in the West have increased in size… June 9, 2017
Letters to the Editor The law of unintended consequences What have these five years brought to our community? It has generated almost $200 million annually in state tax revenue… June 9, 2017
Letters to the Editor Bad decision on public restroom closure What are the homeless to do? Does the city think if they just close the bathrooms, the homeless will go… June 9, 2017
Letters to the Editor More information on snowfall needed From seven days a week down to four and failing to publish the “Sunday Funnies” today, May 6. I have… June 9, 2017
Letters to the Editor Focus on the problems the homeless face We are trying our best to be able to just sustain what we have, which isn’t much, and we don’t… June 9, 2017
Letters to the Editor Program is a compliment to Durango 9-R Over the school year, participants meet one time each month during the lunch hour (lunch is provided) to learn about… June 9, 2017
Editorials Summer festivals Southwest Colorado’s outdoor music scene leaves a lasting mark on summer June 9, 2017
Letters to the Editor Men must be aware of lead in hair dyes Progressive hair dyes are common, especially among men. They slowly darken gray hairs, making the change less obvious. Lead acetate… June 8, 2017
Editorials Antiquities Act: Museums without walls preserving our nation’s cultural and natural heritage for over 100 years du1-i-syn Since being passed by Congress and signed into law by Teddy Roosevelt, the Act gives authority to and has… June 8, 2017
Editorials Community newspapers rely on readers for more than revenue du1-i-syn Some readers, in fact, value that they have more time to read the paper or other periodicals before a… June 7, 2017
Letters to the Editor PERA staff in town for open meeting PERA provides a secure retirement to more than half a million Coloradans, and in Southwest Colorado, PERA pays out $66… June 7, 2017
Letters to the Editor Public no longer welcome at Electra Lake In total deference to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife boat inspection process that requires boats be clean, drained and dry,… June 7, 2017
Letters to the Editor We want to keep our public lands public Sure, our public lands protect water, wildlife and air, but they also give all Americans a place to recreate. They… June 6, 2017
Letters to the Editor Sen. Gardner: put your constituents first I hope Sen. Gardner, at least, will show some concern for his constituents. Please oppose this cruel bill and use… June 6, 2017
Editorials Trump slump: Uneasy foreigners may spend travel budgets elsewhere du1-i-syn International politics also matter and, this year, the United States has a president who is not interested in making… June 6, 2017
Editorials Classic Iron Horse: The 46th version of our iconic event was exciting innovative and fun as ever Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic cruiser crit is always a crowd favorite on Main Avenue.du1-i-syn There has been… June 5, 2017
Letters to the Editor An open letter to Representative Tipton According to an analysis by the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation, a 60-year-old adult earning $50,000 per year who purchases health… June 5, 2017
Letters to the Editor Tipton’s vote contradicts his statements However, that means a raise in health care premiums for nearly every single one of his constituents in western Colorado).… June 5, 2017
Letters to the Editor Waste Management should deter bears “We are excited to welcome our newest customers,” they said. Yet, we were not able to keep our bear-proof trash… June 5, 2017
Letters to the Editor CHSAA is biased toward Front Range Two years ago Bayfield had a Saturday state baseball game in Greeley postponed. The team returned to Bayfield for a… June 5, 2017
Editorials America last: Trump’s actions leave U.S. behind, dismiss input and risk public resources du1-i-syn By withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, President Trump dismissed the advice of his daughter Ivanka, Secretary of State… June 3, 2017
Letters to the Editor Cover photo conveys the wrong message The forest service urges ATV users to stay on roads and trails to preserve these delicate areas. Having this photo… June 3, 2017
Letters to the Editor A new take on dealing with panhandlers Just a thought…. Stan Dunlap Durango June 3, 2017
Letters to the Editor Time to dump the old orange river photo Don’t you think it’s about time? The river has been clear and beautiful for almost two years. Surely, you have… June 3, 2017