Opinion

Tragic crash in Tennessee underlines need to install seat belts on school buses

du1-i-syn In doing so, 9-R joined many Colorado districts in avoiding school bus travel on the state’s highest, narrowest passes;…

November 27, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Herald puts holiday burden on its carriers

I realize that when paper carriers take the job, they are aware of the times and conditions of the job…

November 27, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Liberals can blame themselves for Trump

It wasn’t the Trump voters who caused Donald Trump to become our president; it was the liberals and their leftist…

November 26, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Human economy in conflict with nature

“The Reel Film Experience” movies were excellent: “Time to Choose” showcased the world’s great at-risk seacoast cities along with tragic…

November 26, 2016

Letters to the Editor

BLM methane rules necessary for health

Ozone pollution formed by the combination of VOCs and methane causes increased emergency room visits, hospitalizations and school absenteeism due…

November 26, 2016

Letters to the Editor

I am grateful to live in Colorado right now

President-elect Trump and Republicans have vowed to undo all environmental regulations that protect health and safety, and to exploit public…

November 26, 2016

Editorials

At one year, still-unfolding Colorado Water Plan represents state’s future

du1-i-syn To advance that, the Colorado Water Conservation Board last week authorized $55 million in funding, which will have to…

November 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Trump will be all Americansâ€™ president

Mike Ellington Bayfield

November 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Tax lien auction 100 percent successful

Sometimes people do not pay their property taxes on time, thus the taxes become “delinquent.” If the delinquency persists until…

November 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Be the neighbor you want others to be

Just because our neighbors do not always agree with our personal viewpoints, they are still our neighbors. If we want…

November 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Elect U.S. presidents by popular vote

Currently, Colorado has a “winner take all” method for the presidential election. The Colorado Legislature can change this method. Go…

November 24, 2016

Editorials

Thanksgiving

A holiday centered on gratitude speaks well of American values

November 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Harassment of protestors unacceptable

These were citizens practicing their right to disagree. Unfortunately, over the years I have raised the question of this exact…

November 23, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Call for moratorium on Chaco gas leases

Not only does building the oil and gas industry further climate change and the myriad impacts on public health (air…

November 23, 2016

Editorials

Storm brings welcome white stuff to boost local ski area openings

du1-i-syn As storm clouds broke on Tuesday morning, patches of sun revealed just what we were hoping to see: a…

November 22, 2016

Editorials

La Plata County’s excellent voter turnout a highlight of Election Day

du1-i-syn What we should all be able to agree upon, however, is that La Plata County residents can take pride…

November 21, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Herald sees anti-Semitism selectively

But it seems the Herald’s stand on anti-Semitism is only convenient when it supports its negative agenda as per Trump.…

November 21, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Reliance on tax funding was shortsighted

Now I read (“Terminal plan may need to shrink,” Herald, Nov. 18) that other means to fund a new airport…

November 21, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Trump vote a rebellion against liberalism

But, you’re to be admired for your brass. Think of the Trump phenomenon like this. A lot of people didn’t…

November 21, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Drivers of trucks at protest are cowards

Endangering the health of our children with toxic fumes – remember, they breathe twice as fast as adults – is…

November 20, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Trump needs prayers and guidance now

Now Mr. Trump needs to be given a chance to lead (as Ms. Clinton wisely stated). He needs the prayers…

November 20, 2016

Letters to the Editor

React to election by getting involved

It was quite disheartening to see how few people decided to vote in the election. Since these people decided not…

November 20, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Ignore distractions and focus on issues

We have to stop attacking each other. We have to start listening to each other or they will win. “They”…

November 20, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for support and chance to meet

I kept my promise to campaign on the issues and to show up throughout the district, consistent with my motto…

November 20, 2016