Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Liquor stores support the community

As someone who has worked with non-profits here for the last 20 years, I know that big box chains do…

May 9, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Cruz was only true conservative running

But for Van Zee to make remarks about Sen. Cruz, who I proudly helped elect to the Senate over another…

May 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Support Champagne for district attorney

Additionally, I sit on two local committees with Champagne including the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee and DUI Recovery Court. Both…

May 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Learn, comment on plan for Nighthorse

This plan is outlined in the EA as “Action Alternative 1 – 2011 Recreation Plan.” You will see that the…

May 8, 2016

Editorials

National parks, public lands are opportunities for tourism growth

Gas is still cheap. In addition, 2016 is the centennial of the National Park Service, and that additional advertising should…

May 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Support for coal means reliable energy

This as opposed to the Democratic Party led by Obama who has spent well over $150 billion on solar and…

May 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Wrong to deny human role in warming

Claiming that humans are not the primary cause for global warming does in no way excuse us from adding to…

May 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

The GOP committed suicide over time

In this world, global warming is denied and explained as some type of international conspiracy of grant-seeking scientists; gun violence…

May 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Science must be vetted by politicians

Having conducted rigorous scientific research pertaining to climate on the internet, I have concluded, with a nod to the Socratic…

May 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Add pronunciation guides to road signs

Yes, being able to say something correctly is a passion for some, and I am one. We have so many…

May 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

See all Animas Highâ€™s elective selections

Electives are key to keeping students engaged and excited about learning as well as having input in their school day.…

May 7, 2016

Editorials

Backing Trump: Republicans face tough dilemma in choosing between party, pride

It is not as simple as it might seem. There is a lot to be said for party loyalty. After…

May 7, 2016

Editorials

Herald’s loss, county’s gain

I expect the county will quickly come to depend on her skills, knowledge and consistently sound judgment. I did. Megan…

May 7, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Say no to letting grocery stores sell wine

I much prefer to visit my friends at The Wine Merchant, and I thank Eric for his recent opinion piece…

May 4, 2016

Editorials

Scandal in Tipton’s Thompson Divide proposal should be content, not origins

At issue is Thompson Divide, west and northwest of Aspen. It encompasses an area roughly defined by Glenwood Springs, McLure…

May 4, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Honoring God’s law is not discrimination

Phillips did not discriminate against homosexuals or break any laws with his refusal to bake a cake. It was his…

May 4, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Support San Juan Symphony on May 15

Guest conductor Philip Mann, pianist Norman Krieger and the Durango Choral Society directed by Linda Mack Berven, well done. Music…

May 4, 2016

Editorials

City right to be concerned about Councilor Marbury’s ethics and dismiss non-issue

Then again, the board should investigate complaints, which is precisely what it did. A complaint was filed after Marbury suggested…

May 4, 2016

Letters to the Editor

DHS keeping its promise for 100 years

Let me give you just two examples of how 9-R grads drastically changed Durango. When I was a boy growing…

May 4, 2016

Letters to the Editor

‘Sit in’ with dispatchers was amazing

It was a midweek, midday shift. I assumed it would be quiet – wrong! Three of the four consoles were…

May 4, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Tubman a good choice for the $20 bill

Bill Zimsky Hesperus

May 4, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Humane Society can help with grief

The dog’s owner can contact Stacy at the La Plata County Humane Society and do what I did when I…

May 3, 2016

Editorials

Colorado Supreme Court rules that state law pre-empts local bans

In separate and unanimous decisions, the court upheld lower court decisions and overturned Fort Collins’ five-year moratorium on fracking and…

May 3, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Animas helps students find themselves

This school has shown me how to embrace all of my imperfections that make me who I am. At Animas,…

May 2, 2016