Opinion

Hermosa is not a Superfund candidate

In 2006, Hermosa Creek was awarded an “Outstanding Waters” designation from the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission for its pure…

June 11, 2016

A solution for poor intersection lighting

City Council would do well to provide reflective vests for pedestrians’ use after dark. The vests could be modeled on…

June 8, 2016

Attacks more reason to back Lammons

First, experience: Ben has the most extensive experience and qualifications for the job, having been a prosecutor for 25 years…

June 8, 2016

Make it Count campaign to discourage panhandling in Durango is worthwhile

Things changed in 2014 when the American Civil Liberties Union informed the city that its law violated the constitutional guarantee…

June 8, 2016

Republican primary voters should pick Frazier from crowded field

Based on his experience, priorities and temperament, they should pick Ryan L. Frazier. Frazier is a Navy veteran who led…

June 7, 2016

Restroom column missed salient points

In laying out its opinion, the Herald blithely avoids mentioning a number of salient points. First of all, “transgender” refers…

June 7, 2016

We should move forward on power plan

Hitting the pool and turning on the air-conditioner are always popular choices. But considering that scientists continue to warn us…

June 7, 2016

Backlash against mother after Gorilla death reflects ignorance, cruelty

The prosecutor’s call was obviously correct. Witnesses described the woman as attentive. What happened was a shame, but hardly a…

Lammons knows complex tribal cases

I want to address one issue about Ben’s resume that is misunderstood and mischaracterized by Christian Champagne and his supporters.…

Facilitate solar power by updating grid

I challenge the leadership of LPEA to move to a modern grid system, using three strategies to move to a…

Stories show real motive to move terminal

Water features (ponds for livestock and irrigation) that attract wildlife like deer, elk bear and muskrats).A golf course (2½ miles…

Election is a time for conscious action

At this time, a growing number of we the people are of a new and growing consciousness. As I become…

Give credit to Benstein’s effort, but Tipton should be on fall ballot

Beinstein, who is 27, deserves credit for wanting to enter the political fray with his first try at elected office.…

Capt. Jeff Kuss, USMC

He had a deep connection to Durango, through his mother to the Stransky family and through his grandfather, Dolph Kuss,…

Decorate medians with historic artifacts

With the train across the street and Smelter Mountain adjacent, ore carts, iron wheels, steel plows, smelting colanders and other…

Put the quiet Nighthorse idea to a vote

I am one of only a few scullers in the area, but we are part of a much larger paddling…

Champagne offers broader experience

I was open to supporting him – quickly changing my mind after hearing them both debate three different times. I’m…

Teddy had it right about motors on boats

TR, after all, signed the Reclamation Act of 1902 that created the Bureau of Reclamation that built the reservoir in…

Lammons has experience to be best DA

Lammons has worked as a prosecutor in two states in both federal and state courts and for the Southern Ute…

Fraternal Order of Police says Lammons

We are proud to endorse Lammons for district attorney for the 6th Judicial District, which encompasses Archuleta County, La Plata…

DA race: Window into ministry of justice

Think “Game of Thrones” with suits and pens rather than naked and with swords. Are the folks who engage in…

Bears Ears worthy of monument status

These landscapes are protected, yet there are others nearby that are just as important and deserving of permanent protections. Southeastern…

June 2, 2016