Opinion

Our view: Let the people speak

Editor’s note: This editorial, “Our view: Let the people speak,” published June 17, and a guest column, “City Council silenced…

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Polis’ Tina Peters gambit backfired badly

Now we watch as Donald Trump ignores Gov. Jared Polis’ quid pro quo commutation of Tina Peters’ prison sentence. Give…

MARA: Make America Respected Again

Donald Trump calls his war with Iran a skirmish, a little love tap. I wonder how the families and friends…

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Scott Bottoms: Reclaiming Colorado for families and freedom

I am running for governor of Colorado to reclaim Colorado from reckless spending, rising crime, failing schools, and out-of-touch elites…

Our view: Republican Party Primary for Governor

Colorado Republicans have three distinctly different choices for governor: an experienced legislator focused on governing, a constitutional conservative promising dramatic…

Herald missed a $100 million story

There was a public progress meeting on the remodel of the 9R building into a new city hall and police…

Hurd should earn his ‘conservative’ label

Rep. Jeff Hurd, it is time to distance yourself from the unconstitutional power grabs of this president and establish yourself…

Bennet’s local results speak for themselves

I am writing to support Michael Bennet for the next governor of Colorado. He delivers results. I met Michael after…

Romero’s real Colorado roots run deep

Alex Kelloff proudly talks of his work in the telecom industry, expanding fiber-optic networks in rural areas – makes it…

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Durango needs a residential recovery center

My name is Jessey Stiegelmeyer, and I am a longtime Durango resident who loves this community. One thing I believe…

The First Amendment protects us all

I know that during times of political turmoil and constitutional illiteracy, it’s hard for people to understand and appreciate that…

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Transparency and the Tina Peters case

The judge in the Tina Peters case, a Gov. Jared Polis appointee, is not a Republican, as stated in the…

Site should remain focused on children

I’m looking at the front page of the Herald from May 27. The first story discusses Durango’s childcare access crisis…

Our view: Democratic primary for governor

Two accomplished Democrats are competing for the chance to succeed Gov. Jared Polis, and the choice is genuine. U.S. Sen.…

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Phil Weiser: Why I’m running to be Colorado’s next governor

Editor’s note: The Herald Editorial Board invited Democratic and Republican candidates for Colorado governor to submit guest columns for publication.…

Addressing America’s growing wealth gap

Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle…

Naomi Riess is the right choice for HD59

I am proud to offer my full support and endorsement of Naomi Riess as the Republican candidate for House District…

Kelloff puts public lands at forefront

Alex Kelloff has been part of ranching and public lands for four generations. He and his family have lived, run…