Opinion

Study proves bear-proofing trash works

The hills surrounding Durango were the ideal habitat for biologist Heather Johnson to lead the 6-year, first-of-its-kind study of an…

May 12, 2017

Corrections personnel deserve thanks

They work holidays, weekends, miss school functions, their children’s activities and other special occasions. They do it because they are…

May 11, 2017

Rig to flip: Even seasoned boaters need to take Santa Rita’s new rapids seriously

JERRY McBRIDE/Herald<br><br>Rafters enjoy the high waters in the Smelter Rapid Corner Pocket in Durango.du1-i-syn The city might be better served…

May 11, 2017

Our health depends upon river monitoring

The Gold King Mine continues to release 550 gallons of treated water each minute and the water inside the mine…

May 11, 2017

Vote Landis for a cleaner energy future

Now more than ever, we must act as a leader in responsible decision making when it comes to energy choices.…

Bell has the skills to succeed at LPEA

A long-time resident of Durango, Michael has been an active and integral part of our community for over four decades.…

Vote Bell for a sound, experienced leader

I urge you to elect R. Michael Bell to the La Plata Electric Association board. All of us will benefit…

San Juan Wilderness: The act, overdue for support and passage by Congress, gets another try

du1-i-syn Introduced in 2009 and last considered by Congress in 2013 – when it passed through the committee process in…

Childhood poverty rates affect Southwest Colorado

Childhood poverty can harm entire communities, and generations as well

Tipton: support your district, not politics

As he votes in the appropriations process he must consider the impact that budget decisions will have on constituents here…

Jackson doesn’t deserve to be on $20 bill

President Andrew Jackson broke several treaties with the Cherokee Nation before more than 13,000 Cherokee from South Carolina and Georgia…

Durango’s problem the result of hatred

Millions of blogs were written about Sydney, overwhelmingly ugly. Sydney’s narrative was The Durango Herald’s top story for 2012. She…

Quality of news articles is going downhill

Do current reporting styles not have to follow the basic English we have been taught for decades? I would have…

Landis provides specific qualifications

The race I’m interested in pits two new candidates for District 3, Rachel Landis and Michael Bell. Looking at their…

May 8, 2017

An analogy helps define choices for LPEA

You see other stores in similar areas with a variety of food for similar prices – food that’s grown locally,…

May 8, 2017

Vote Unger, Landis, Martin for change

Both of these board members have consistently supported the contract with Tri-State Generation & Transmission, LPEA’s major energy supplier, which…

May 8, 2017

Firestone blast: Governor Hickenlooper is right to demand maps from producers

A home explosion in Firestone Monday, April 17, 2017 killed two and sent two people to the hospital. Dennis Herrera/…

May 7, 2017

Vote for experience in LPEA election

Radio spots, yard signs, print ads and mass mailings cost some serious bucks, and it makes me wonder who’s bankrolling…

Vote Rachel Landis for the LPEA board

Landis is a progressive candidate who is committed to championing an energy portfolio with renewable energy sources and ensuring that…

R. M. Bell understands need for balance

The future of LPEA depends upon a candidate who possesses the characteristics of experience and innovation. This candidate should have…

Election issues require clarification

Incumbent director Davin Montoya, District 2, “supports” renewable energy but calls it a “rich person’s game.” He has opposed efforts…

Let us all vote for a clean energy future

The renewable energy sector has made huge progress in the past few years developing clean and cost-effective technologies. According to…