Opinion

Roberts helped to make paper great

Thanks to Bill for all that he did to make The Durango Herald a newspaper we could all be proud…

January 14, 2017

Roberts’ reliance on evidence admirable

I emphasize “evidence-based” editorials because as a scientist, and having contributed a monthly column to the Herald for a good…

January 14, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Robertsâ€™ attention to county appreciated

His leadership has made the Herald, literally, a doctor to the community, always attending closely on the pulse of what…

January 14, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Robertsâ€™ journalism, writing will be missed

I have always thought Bill was the best journalist at the Herald (no offense to anyone else), and I think…

January 14, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tipton supporting public land transfer

We, the citizens of Colorado, cannot afford this financial burden, and in the words of Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper, “Shifting the…

January 14, 2017

Letters to the Editor

E-bikes do not belong on our river trail

A new conflict is electric bikes, which can go faster than average bicycles and certainly faster than most walkers and…

January 14, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to Bill Roberts and Ballantines

Having lived in four other states and experienced weak, unoriginal, worthless writing passing muster, and where the “if it bleeds,…

January 14, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Roberts’ work showed devotion to us all

He is a fine, caring, insightful person who, thankfully for all of us in Durango, has devoted his professional career…

January 14, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Roberts’ keen perception will be missed

You might think that he gauges it entirely by the number of letters to the editor that fill his inbox.…

January 13, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Celebrating 26 years of articulate writing

His work and leadership was pivotal in helping the Herald’s editorial team achieve a well-deserved reputation for journalistic excellence throughout…

January 13, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Roberts’ voice defined Southwest Colorado

Over the past four decades, Bill has witnessed, documented and analyzed the transformation of Durango and Southwest Colorado. From local…

January 13, 2017

Editorials

Opinion page editor of 26 years leaves a remarkable legacy of excellence

du1-i-syn At north City Market, where Roberts shopped, there could be “thanks” delivered warmly, or not so warmly. The immediacy…

January 13, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Sauls Creek spill shows need for change

With spills becoming a regular occurrence, it is clear it is time to end our dependence on fossil fuels and…

January 12, 2017

Letters to the Editor

A deserved retirement for a fine writer

I have only met Bill once, many years ago. But I know that we also once corresponded about our mutual…

January 12, 2017

Editorials

Change in how land transfer values are calculated sparks a spirited debate

FILE – In this Aug. 26, 2016, file photo, a herd of bison appears in Yellowstone National Park’s Lamar Valley…

January 12, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Reasons to support Bears Ears designation

Why do I support this designation though I donâ€™t live within a few miles of a place considered sacred to…

January 11, 2017

Editorials

Stillwater Music

Nonprofit’s move to Crossroads Center creates a new hub for music in town

January 11, 2017

Editorials

Proposed development could stimulate re-development; many questions remain

Courtesy City of Durango<br><br>A new hotel could be built along Camino del Rio next to Natural Grocers. The proposal will…

January 10, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Sign a petition to put fluoride to a vote

The addition of fluoride to public drinking water is rooted in good intentions based on the perception that its inclusion…

January 9, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Bears Ears gains needed protections

It began in the desert, with an annual sojourn my family called Bluff. This began with my grandparents in the…

January 8, 2017

Editorials

Montrose legislator should prove a worthy successor to Ellen Roberts

Representative Don Coramdu1-i-syn The Montrose Republican has represented the 58th District in Colorado’s House of Representatives, which includes Cortez. He…

January 8, 2017

Letters to the Editor

We deserve to know how Tipton voted

In a surprise and unprecedented maneuver, Republicans voted behind closed doors to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics. Rep. Tipton’s…

January 8, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to voices, paper is great already

Previous letters from Trump voters have essentially demanded that non-Trump voters should all just “get on board.” Their letters continue…

January 8, 2017

Editorials

Restaurant’s response to October fire inspires extraordinary volunteer results

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald – DURANGO, CO- 12-31-16- The exterior of El Moro that may be reopening soon after a fire…

January 8, 2017