Opinion

Bad decisions on panhandling problem

Back then, I wrote a letter to the editor slamming the council for choosing to side with freeloaders against the…

June 3, 2017

Tipton put party before people on AHCA

He decided gut the protections the ACA guarantees people with pre-existing conditions, and that means these people are at risk…

June 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Some ideas to make water bowls safer

A bowl placed in an open foyer entrance to a business could have tall, red, flexible plastic poles, beside the…

June 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

New schedule, content are disappointing

Has the news dried up along with your ink? The first section contains merely five pages of readable matter, plus…

June 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Mean-spirited acts a disturbing trend

The world witnessed FBI Director James Comey humiliated by being fired many miles away at a meeting with his West…

June 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

It’s propaganda, not fake news

He fears the loss of faith in civilization after the age of Obama, Cameron and Merkel, and entering the age…

June 3, 2017

Editorials

Summer streets

are no simple solutions, or targets to blame, for panhandling problems

June 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Earth scientists have spoken on climate

He says that all earth scientists and chemists should have a voice on the subject of climate change. If one…

June 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Trump’s pledge is accomplishing much

Almost certainly, that steep decline is due in part to President Trump’s brilliant bombast. By pledging to build a wall…

June 2, 2017

Editorials

Rockies for real? Fast start at home and on the road has baseball buzzing about Colorado’s team

du1-i-syn Still, on Wednesday morning the Rockies had a record of 33 wins and 21 losses, and at one-third of…

June 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Sound pet advice from the 5th grade

Puppy mills are terrible organizations that overbreed dogs and neglect them. The dogs do not get the proper care or…

June 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Under Trump, America moves backwards

Obviously, refusal to curb its greenhouse gases by the world’s second biggest polluter (us) will accelerate global warming’s impacts –…

June 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

One possible way to help our at-risk kids

The rock climbing team run by Marcus Garcia is incredibly inclusive and fun. It is a great way to be…

May 31, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Letter writer correct on Lake Nighthorse

The Herald’s discussion of the petition drive to ban high-speed boating on the reservoir (May 6) quotes Durango Parks and…

May 31, 2017

Editorials

Leadership: Key posts vacant during a critical time in FLC’s, the community’s development

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>12-17-16-Durango- Fort Lewis College President Dene Kay Thomas hands diplomas to graduates on Saturday morning during the commencement…

May 31, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Donâ€™t do business with greed-based banks

By backing pipelines, they are condoning potential water problems that can and will hinder access to clean, safe water for…

May 30, 2017

Editorials

White Mesa: Remote location does not excuse radioactive spills

Journal file photodu1-i-syn En route, the trucks also crossed part of Colorado. Both of those incidents show inadequate safety measures.…

May 30, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Memorial Day in verse: Remember Me

We take the day off, have a grand old time, but neglect to observe what they meant. Of course we…

May 29, 2017

Editorials

Memorial Day: Take a moment today to remember those who sacrificed for our country

Richard Ballantine/ Durango Heralddu1-i-syn On the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I, we are reminded…

May 29, 2017

Editorials

Wolf Creek: Decision on land swap is welcome, but not an end to the Village project

Decision on land swap is welcome, but not an end to the Village project

May 27, 2017

Letters to the Editor

On health care, the choice is truly yours

a) on a prescription medication? b) had a past illness or surgery? c) female? There are a lot more “pre-existing…

May 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

‘Poem’ should not have been published

This poem, which was riddled with false accusations and incompetent judgments toward the first lady of our country, is an…

May 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tipton’s vote will be remembered in 2018

Pundits said many representatives voted for the bill for fear of having a well-funded primary election opponent next time around…

May 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tipton needs to show honor and courage

However, his lack of a strong voice against the current president and his administration’s illegal actions is noteworthy. We all…

May 26, 2017