Opinion

Wallit benefits advertisers, not readers

I will give a nod to Gold King Mine spill reporting, yet, I will also dig Durango Herald in my…

ConocoPhillips boosts Bayfield math

We also were able to purchase a class set of Montessori math manipulatives for our Student Learning Support class, comprised…

Progressive agenda is all about power

After more contemplation, I have arrived at some conclusions and understand why those acquaintances don’t care to answer. I believe…

Amen to love, tolerance and acceptance

All of us, please, pass on the love and tolerance and acceptance of all. Cheryl Blackwell Durango

Welcome altruism

Landowner’s conservation easement will ensure ongoing public access

Approach to housing must be specific and employ a mix of market and regulatory forces

du1-i-syn Today, the city of Durango and the county continue to experience a considerable and growing shortage of affordable and…

December 4, 2016

Who will pay for tax cuts for the rich?

Higher taxes on diminishing Social Security benefits? Perhaps more usurious interest rates on student loans? How about cutting any sort…

December 3, 2016

Build a wall to keep Trumpâ€™s words out

I am 76 years old and have never see so many disgusting things said by someone who is supposed to…

December 3, 2016

Trump, not the Herald, was disrespectful

In her letter, Enge complains that The Durango Herald failed to give the presidential election results proper coverage on the…

December 3, 2016

Offering much more than discount shopping, Noel Night not to be missed

du1-i-syn It is Noel Night, and thanks to the efforts of Local First and Durango’s eager merchants (and a boost…

December 2, 2016

Fort Lewis students who defaced ruins embarrassed themselves, their school

Courtesy of Wanda Gayle<br><br>Fort Lewis College students on an overnight weekend trip defaced ancient Native American ruins near Bluff, Utah…

Let countries’ children communicate

Before 1960, Cuba was enslaved by a greedy ruler. Batista allowed “wealthy thugs” to buy beach-front properties to build brothels…

GCC and King Coal II embrace hypocrisy

The hypocrisy would be unbelievable except that it involves Trump, who lost the popular vote by an estimated 2 million…

Refuse to hear Trump’s lesson of hate

I am a 90-year-old lady. I have had a wonderful life. Because of these gifts of education and freedom, I…

Paper displayed bad form and journalism

Can you tell me who the president-elect is? I couldn’t tell from reading the newspaper last week. Please go back…

Hoping for a return to civility in politics

As per your comment of hoping that the left listens, I feel that listening to the views of others has…

Our community can unite against hate

Since the election, more than 700 hate crimes have been reported, indicating that many individuals interpreted the election results as…

Winter closures

perhaps inconvenient, wildlife closures are essential for survival

Tell the city to keep its parks organic

Starting in the spring of 2017, the turf they play on would be sprayed twice a year with synthetic pesticides,…

November 29, 2016

Band together against rise of injustice

A simple safety pin will indicate that you stand against hate, racism, sexism, misogyny and all types of injustice toward…

November 29, 2016

Because many will not ask for help, it is our responsibility to reach out

du1-i-syn What is false, and we are happy to help put to rest, is the myth that suicides spike around…

November 29, 2016

Take objective look at what election means

Finally, a secure southern border which the vast majority of Americans want. This would greatly reduce the flood of job-taking…

November 28, 2016