Opinion

Editorial changes

A new editor takes the reins and invites renewed public participation

January 22, 2017

Pruitt risks public, environmental health

As attorney general of Oklahoma, Mr. Pruitt filed lawsuits against the EPA’s Clean Power Plan. This plan will limit harmful…

January 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tell representatives to put people first

Sen. Cory Gardner voted to approve a budget blueprint that allows the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) to…

January 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

We should protect River Trail walkers

Initially, this idea sounds wonderful. Durango has a vibrant biking community, and tourists come wanting to access our great trails.…

January 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Yes, it’s called ‘dope’ for a reason

I am writing to help parents help their students know the truth about marijuana, information largely overlooked in media today.…

January 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Despite election, I am a proud American

Democrats have been labeled poor losers, and yes, it was hard to lose that race. Unfortunately, due to the muddied…

January 21, 2017

Editorials

Ag Secretary

Let’s hope late nomination does not suggest agriculture is an afterthought

January 20, 2017

Editorials

Not always successful abroad, he was notable for his dignity and substance

always successful abroad, he was notable for his dignity and substance

January 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

So many reasons to celebrate monument

After reading the proclamation of its establishment presented by President Barack Obama on Dec. 28, I was overjoyed that all…

January 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Democrats’ adoption of King pure hubris

He was a peaceful man who simply sought equal rights for all. He was a soaring and inspiring orator and…

January 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Sen. Bennet should explain recent vote

Senate Amendment 178, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., would have allowed Americans to legally obtain these…

January 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Treating children shows fluoridation works

As I treat children from all corners of this region, I assess their cavity rate, their diet, their socioeconomic status,…

January 18, 2017

Editorials

School bus cards

District rightly concerned, but we are not convinced this system will work

January 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Liberal outrage absent on other hacking

Strangely enough, the following federal hacks have occurred since 2014: Dept. of Health and Human Services (Aug. 2014) White House…

January 17, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Everyone should stand up for women

Globally, 1 in 3 women will be beaten or raped in their lifetimes. That is 1 billion women and girls.…

January 17, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tell officials we won’t pay for border wall

This is especially true of his proposed border wall. Indeed, at the Republican Party’s National Convention in July, their Party…

January 17, 2017

Editorials

J. Paul Brown

Lifelong rancher, business owner’s public service merits recognition

January 17, 2017

Editorials

Despite progress, many challenges remain for black Americans in 2017

January 16, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Traffic plan will create more congestion

Many readers were probably too busy with the holidays to be aware of the newest brainchild of our City Council…

January 15, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fluoride: we should err on side of caution

He recommended drinking distilled water – two months on, two months off – to draw the excess minerals out. Since…

January 15, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Don’t put an unsightly hotel on our river

Think of the traffic nightmare and drastic mitigation between Camino and the Animas River that would be necessary. Let that…

January 15, 2017

Editorials

ACA and suicide

Changes to mental health provisions a bold move in the wrong direction

January 15, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Bill Roberts was always fair and honest

The Herald used to have regular get-togethers with readers participating in discussions on current events over coffee at various locations…

January 15, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Support Democrats at MLK Day event

This event is open to all nonviolent citizens wishing to show their support for equality, human rights, peace and protecting…

January 15, 2017