Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Tipton only interested in negative events

I got an email request from Rep. Scott Tipton that asked me to identify the ways in which the government…

March 4, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Trump, a free press and alternative facts

With the GOP in firm control of both houses of Congress, all that “We the People” can hope for is…

March 4, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Time for Tri-State to make a transition

La Plata Electric Association spends $70 million a year to purchase power from a non-local, carbon-intense company that ranks fourth-worst…

March 4, 2017

Editorials

Support of creative industries a smart investment in jobs and infrastructure

du1-i-syn By including an arts and culture section for the first time in its draft 2017 Comprehensive Plan, the city…

March 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

‘Lead by example’ no real fix for the VA

The mission statement of the VA is to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “to care for him who shall have borne…

March 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tipton vote to repeal FWS rule inhumane

Rep. Scott Tipton helped pass the measure last Thursday with an appalling partisan vote of 225 to 193. If the…

March 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Speaking on behalf of ‘We the People’

On Tipton’s very own website he states, “In addition to holding regular townhall meetings and other events in person in…

March 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Add art, solar and wind power to wall

I would also like to recommend that the wall have solar panels and be topped with windmills to provide energy…

March 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Time for Republicans to step up and act

Republicans in office need to stop worrying about keeping their jobs and need to do their jobs. Serve the American…

March 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Editorial overlooked costs of protests

For instance, the limousine that was burned to the ground by “protesters” was owned by Muhammed Ashraf. Due to a…

March 3, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Taxes should be put to beneficial ends

I, for one, would like to earmark my taxes to be spent on a special prosecutor to investigate just what…

March 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

For first time ever I fear for my country

After review and reconsideration, the Bill of Rights was adopted, the First Amendment of which guarantees the “freedom of the…

March 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

On fluoride, trust science before Google

I did just that (a Google search) and I found she forgot to include hangnails and navel lint. Here’s the…

March 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Headline blamed Snowdown for DUIs

Snowdown is a multi-day event. This year, it ran from Feb. 1 until Feb. 5, but your story was about…

March 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Representatives accountable to all of us

In a working democracy, a lawmaker’s most important task is to be responsive to constituents. At Rep. Scott Tipton’s office…

March 2, 2017

Editorials

DHS girls and FLC women end exceptional seasons

at DHS and women at FLC can all celebrate exceptional play

March 2, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Consider implications of a fluoride ban

If fluoride opponents have their way, the population who can least afford dental care, specifically the children of the poor,…

March 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Law enforcement lacks respect in town

I’m not a criminal and obey the law, yet it appears since there is a lack of murders, bank robberies,…

March 1, 2017

Editorials

Durango Film

12th annual festival celebrates the art of film, connecting with filmmakers

March 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

What is Gardner’s stance on methane?

We were met by Durango Police officers and Tom Probst, manager of the Office Depot Center, who told us we…

March 1, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Explore alternatives to ‘negative factor’

The “negative factor” is a way for the legislature to get around Amendment 23, which requires a K-12 spending increase…

February 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Where’s Waldo is easier than where’s Cory

All his email addresses are coming up as invalid sites. I called the Herald twice and was assured that they…

February 28, 2017

Editorials

Recreational pot: Trump takes aim at a growing state industry

other economic changes, Trump takes aim at growing state industry

February 28, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Many troubling questions about Trump

Where do our Colorado congressmen, men sworn to uphold our U.S. Constitution and our national security, stand on seriously investigating…

February 26, 2017