Opinion

Quit demonizing Planned Parenthood

So why the maniacal hatred of Planned Parenthood by letter-writers like Robert Goodrich (Herald, Oct. 2) who refers to the…

Put the conserve back in conservative

Released on the eve of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, Rep. Gibson is poised to answer the call…

Herald scolded voters for disagreeing

We have elected some excellent City Councilors who, along with their superb staff, spent considerable time analyzing information in order…

Do not cut the Santa Rita Visitor Center

Santa Rita Park is convenient, easily accessed, has plenty of parking, a picnic area, a playground and is near the…

Keystone XL

cancelling project, Obama makes strong statement about climate change

Election Results

Not all ‘real’ people live in trailer parks

Furthermore, and even more ludicrous, is his remark that “real people make for a fun town.” So, is one to…

Will Canada now endanger U.S. security?

One reason Justin Trudeau achieved office with a landslide is that Canadians have become fed up with the tough-minded security…

Kill your weeds while they are weak

Weeds are especially vulnerable right before winter. With the “Miracle May” rains, a Category 5 weed crisis is developing in…

Carson represents an American Taliban

Once again, this is the reason that I won’t vote for any candidate who isn’t pro-choice. Don’t they get it?…

Kudos to those who add cool public art

Thanks to both. Durango is a cool place. Ben Jerman Durango

Clean power plan great for public health

Air pollution from power plants is a serious threat to the health of many people within our communities, especially the…

Stand strong for Clean Power Plan

We believe the federal Clean Power Plan presents a smart and expedient opportunity for Colorado to take big strides toward…

Christianity, religion not interchangeable

When you put Christians in the same box with the Taliban or ISIS, you are making inaccurate assumptions. These particular…

State’s health care needs new direction

Health care costs in Colorado continue to rise. This year, we will spend almost $10,000 per person for our health…

Attorney general’s priorities are wrong

I would prefer that she assume responsibility for the abusive, unlawful exercise of gas and oil industries’ power to pollute…

State budget

Growing gap between fiscal demand, supply requires difficult decisions

Insist on security at branch campuses

On Oct. 21, my fiancé, three members of student council, one administrator and three representatives from the main Pueblo campus…

AHS takes substance issues seriously

Our head of school and assistant head of school met with those AHS students and families involved in the DHS…

Election 2015

choose school boards, approve Bayfield street tax, local role in Internet

Affiliate briefly to participate in caucus

It’s very easy to change your registration through www.govotecolorado.com. Just find your registration, then select “Change Party Affiliation.” You can…

Botanical Society furthers library’s vision

The board wrestled with what to do about the “weed patch.” Money was available for landscaping: The residual of the…

Election 2015

ballot measures, the voters were consistent in not wanting to pay more

Cost explains the drop in airport traffic

Really? Round-trip tickets cost over $700 from Durango to Denver. Maybe the commissioners should actually ask the traveling public why…