Opinion

Start off by getting to know someone

If you care to consider a different perspective, I would like to share a few resources that may offer a…

Downtown Durango is looking shabby

The sidewalks are filthy and storefronts don’t seem much better shape. It seems available benches and doorways are occupied by…

Time to retire foolish DNF tirades

A true supporter of the co-op would let the past lie, and move on along with the members, staff and…

Powerhouse

Museum’s abrupt closure undermines community trust, relationships

Marshal’s deputies appreciate community support

We would like to thank the Bayfield Middle School Junior Police Academy for their attendance along with their families and…

Museum honoring WWII vets

Our seasonal opening will be Saturday, May 30 with free ice cream treats. Look for the pink golf cart, “Lydia’s…

Paving county roads wastes money

I’ve heard from avid asphalt enthusiasts about how paving will make all our lives better, however I’m skeptical about their…

Brooks is not ‘learning from mistakes’

From aluminum tubes to yellow cake to Saddam Hussein’s alleged ties to al-Qaida and mushroom-cloud fearmongering, the Bush-Cheney lies were…

Iron Horse

Welcome all here to ride, root and revel in weekend cycling events

Rules, not prices, cause drop in revenue

Then, tucked away in Section B is an article that speaks to the need for greater, and supposedly better (hah!),…

Nothing ‘free’ about FLC tuition waiver

Panhandling

Proposed city rules seem reasonable, but Councilor Marbury has real answer

Spring rain can improve peak flows

The Animas River usually peaks (maximum flow rate) in the first week of June. Lately, it has been much earlier…

Stop the spread of myths about DNF

First myth: A campaign of fear and misinformation was waged against the DNF board, disrupting public dialog between owner-members and…

Leasing plan

is right to plan carefully for gas and oil development

Cops, not soldiers

correct to end the transfer of military equipment to local police forces

Humane Society board should apologize

As recently as 2012, the LPCHS Thrift Store was grossing more than $1 million a year. In July 2014, the…

Sen. Ellen Roberts is a person of integrity

Recently, there have been letters and stories in the Herald insinuating that state Sen. Ellen Roberts’ recent voting record reflects…

Lawn be gone

Sacrifice may be coming to sod near you

Public lands should not be privatized

I hope more Colorado counties will promptly join suit with their support and send a strong message to our state…

Commissioners take critical land stance

All three commissioners, representing members from both major political parties, voted in favor. This resolution was made necessary by ongoing…

Tax-payment systems to gain efficiency

Recently, I closed my office for two days while we analyzed our current process and came up with solutions on…

Get sensible ‘death laws’ on the books

As a society, we take more pity on our animals than on our own species. With tender kindness, we euthanize…

Do not overlook Marines’ role in Vietnam

While there is no doubt the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force made significant contributions to the war effort, enlisted…