Opinion

Clean commute

are many ways to get out from behind the wheel next week

Facts of bear case are clear – and sad

So, what did we learn from this? Well, I would say (a) if the illegal campers had not camped in…

Humane Society needed cleanup

Jane Robinson Durango

City needs a bowling alley, not more bars

I resent Amy Phillips, city clerk, putting a letter in my mailbox, asking me to vote “yes” on the city…

Tipton, Gardner should refund park costs

In my view, all parties to this debacle acted in their own self-interests: Republicans have invested massive capital resisting and…

Music teacher moving on to foundation

Over the last few years I have been dedicating more and more of my time to developing programing for the…

Brown focusing on water, transportation, state properties

One of my priorities has been to help with water storage on the main stem of the South Platte. My…

Dolores corridor

Collaborative group is building a foundation for federal legislation

A fair electoral process needs everyone

Abe Lincoln warned, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” The purveyors of partisan poison respond with, “Yo, Abe, I…

County offices

to remodeled space is a step up for local officials and county taxpayers

Best wishes for Peel’s future success!

If he must leave, best wishes for success in his new endeavor! Clifford Capp Durango

Do not glorify bombs with national park

For that reason, this dark and shabby project does not deserve recognition and amplification as something to be proud of.…

Grow up and get over Durango’s noise

Are we as American citizens to be silenced in a tirade from an individual, or furthermore this newspaper? I was…

Do not perpetuate myths about pit bulls

The scores of responsible owners in Durango of this exceptional breed are insulted by the suggestion that they would release…

County water

Commission’s focus on infrastructure offers an opportunity to plan

Trade vote

A welcome glimpse of an independent branch of American government

It’s high time to let land-grab effort die

How did Sen. Ellen Roberts, among other legislators, ever fall for Ivory’s sagebrush rebellion rhetoric? Did she really believe that…

Powerhouse should disclose crisis’ roots

What mistakes were made? How could it (seemingly) have come as a surprise to the board? Why was there no…

Summer Durango 2015

Herald story reverted to victim-blaming

The Herald has since changed the wording on the website, which is appreciated, yet I want to address the larger…

Know the risks of reverse mortgages

The bet made is that between the increasing value of residential real estate, your age and the money they advance…

Roberts’ claim either naive or calculated

The vote went along party lines: Republicans, including Roberts, for and Democrats opposed. Roberts accuses Planned Parenthood of attacking her…

Give cyclists same space as dogs

Linda Olmstead Durango

Take time to learn others’ stories

I’ve lived in Durango on and off since 2007. I’ve put in six years of work at restaurants and do…