Opinion

Editorials

Idea for Camino del Rio underpass arises because the current situation is untenable

There are difficulties, of course, but the city cannot go forward with things as they are. As it is, Camino…

August 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

What it means to grow up in Durango

Though I was born in Denver, my parents moved my two younger sisters and I to Durango when we were…

August 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Arc is fine; spending more on it is not

However, on the other hand, after reading the article about the Durango library staffing, being aware of the loss of…

August 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Tipton should support methane rule

As a farmer working the land in Southwest Colorado, I believe responsible and sustainable development of our resources is imperative…

August 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Arc’s location needs better landscaping

There are grasses, bushes and trees all packed together in a small space with the rock art in the middle.…

August 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Put the Arc of History in front of City Hall

Because current city councilors seem to be quite enamored with our $28,000 skewered sandstone shish kebob, placing it in front…

August 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Relocate the Arc to Tech Center entrance

Then, overnight, it sprouted a creative handsome head that made me grin each time I saw it (for the few…

August 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

The voters should reject Amendment 69

Residents of our state, unless enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid, will only be able to access health care services that…

August 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Leave Arc as symbol of Durango’s culture

The Arc of History is now the history of the Arc. Do not bother the artist to repair it. Do…

August 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Durango elects progressives for county

This information has been published in several front-range publications and copies of this information were forwarded the Herald a month…

August 9, 2016

Editorials

Wilderness: This tiny percentage of public lands should stay off limits to mountain bikes

There is a lot to know and understand about wilderness and the Wilderness Act, perhaps most importantly that only about…

August 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Repair and patrol Lightner Creek Road

I feel I have to write in after time and time again seeing drivers going 60 mph, 70 mph and…

August 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Trails 2000 boosts local quality of life

Once back home from my soul-satisfying mountain bike ride, I sat down to read the T2000 booklet recently published by…

August 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Bennet understands what really matters

He has served us well in Southwest Colorado. With the anniversary of the Gold King Mine spill, our community remembers…

August 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Hillary Clinton and why I am with her

I have no desire to return to the mythical “golden era” of the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. Our parents were…

August 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Still waiting to dabble feet in the lake

Later, the control group indicated that only 300 comments were received to evaluate. With a Durango population of over 17,000…

August 7, 2016

Editorials

Fiesta Days: Examining synthesis with county fair may offer revitalization opportunity

When they were not tending cattle, cutting hay or irrigating, the ranchers and farmers were building school systems, lobbying for…

August 7, 2016

Editorials

Durango addressing the coming challenges of anticipated growth

Fortunately, we live in a forward-thinking community, and these are among the questions the city of Durango’s Plan Update 2017…

August 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Just put a big Band-Aid on Arc of History

I never failed to glance at it on my drive through town to see how our elves had embellished it,…

August 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Remind representatives to support CFPB

The CFPB has already returned over $11 billion to over 27 million consumers across the country by suing companies for…

August 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Amendment 69 is a win-win for Colorado

They cry another tax. What do you think the high premiums, co-pays and deductibles are if not a tax on…

August 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Light-hearted way to point out problems

For some, this was an outrage! Many wondered, “How could this rude group surprise area businesses and agencies in such…

August 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Volunteers needed to transport veterans

Come join our team of volunteers to drive the Disabled American Veterans van to Albuquerque to take veterans to their…

August 6, 2016

Letters to the Editor

The Kochs are right — focus on Congress

Great advice for all of us with environmental concerns as well! The League of Conservation Voters has an environmental scorecard…

August 6, 2016