Opinion

Our view: ‘Good Sam’: Common sense legislation for mine cleanup

“A huge win. We did the impossible. It’s been a long time coming.” So said Ty Churchwell, Trout Unlimited’s national…

December 19, 2024

Community collaboration essential for the Clean Energy Transition

Adrienne Dorsey Colorado currently ranks 12th in the nation for total installed solar capacity and seventh for solar jobs. The…

December 19, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Trump and the Ten Commandments

cca Let’s run down how President-elect Donald Trump fares with the Ten Commandments: No. 2: Thou cannot be an idol.…

December 19, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Durango post office could use radical change

cca Is the Durango post office the worst post office in the country or a close runner-up? I went in…

December 19, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Thanks to donors, foundation, SWCO Gives Day a hit

The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado is turning 25 in 2025 and it has a lot to celebrate. If the…

December 17, 2024

Guest Columns

Art should inspire, be thought provoking, even shock, just not ridiculous

Jim Crosscca Right up front I need to say that I am not qualified to write about this topic. So,…

December 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Mysterious drones not so mysterious?

cca Much panic has arisen about mysterious drones appearing over many states recently. However, intuition reveals what really is going…

December 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor

What has gone wrong with our mail?

cca In our housing addition, we haven’t received any mail in our mailbox bank for days. Packages from USPS are…

December 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Renewable energy development will be critical for the energy transition

cca Colorado currently ranks 12th in the nation for total installed solar capacity and seventh for solar jobs. The value…

December 17, 2024

Guest Columns

Does artificial intelligence change how we talk about rural America?

Ilana Newman About a month ago, I was doing research for a story about school choice on multiple state ballots…

December 16, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Importance of excluding ‘flags’

cca I feel that it is necessary that I share my feelings about the controversy surrounding flags and politics in…

December 15, 2024

Guest Columns

Working together with renewed public engagement we can accomplish great things

Furtney City staff members and City Council are planning to introduce a ballot measure in April that, if passed by…

December 15, 2024

Editorials

Our view: All hands needed to protect forest health, visitor experience

The snow has barely fallen, but the 1.8 million acre San Juan National Forest is preparing for some serious belt-tightening…

December 14, 2024

Opinion

Inaugural Bumper Sticker of the Month (BSoM)

(Bumper Sticker editor) Please email your favorite bumper stickers to [email protected] for a chance to be featured as BSoM.

December 14, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Condolences to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

To the people of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, I was deeply saddened to have listened to your announcement about…

December 14, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Editorial missed crucial opportunity

cca I was pleased to see The Durango Herald address Chris Wright’s appointment as the new head of the U.S.…

December 14, 2024

Guest Columns

Celebrate our special community: Shop local, support nonprofits and embrace abundance

Jeff Dupont As we embrace the holiday season, we’re reminded of the strength and uniqueness of our community. The Giving…

December 14, 2024

Guest Columns

La Plata Electric Association is ready to deliver ‘Community Power’

Ted Compton Keeping the lights on for over 75,000 people 365 days a year is no simple task. Delivering electric…

December 14, 2024

Editorials

Our view: Transparency key to avoiding conflicts of interest

Conflicts of interest arise when someone’s personal interests – financial, family, friendships or other social relationships – have the potential…

December 12, 2024

Guest Columns

Bureaucracy is comprised of people we know, and is not all bad

George Cheney Bureaucracy is an example of a “devil term” in today’s politics. All you have to do is mention…

December 12, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Resign or be recalled

cca It is exceedingly clear there is a crisis of leadership affecting the Town Board here in Bayfield. That a…

December 12, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Letter to ed. E. Max 121324

cca I think it’s very important that natural food stores post signs advising that unpasteurized milk and milk products are…

December 12, 2024

Editorials

Our view: ‘AI analyzes and predicts, but humans are still at the helm’

ChatGPT (the workhorse), Claude (the writer, developer and analyst), Perplexity (the researcher), MidJourney (the designer). Sound like characters from the…

December 10, 2024

Guest Columns

Worried about your brain? Ask a doctor about your concerns, unless you don’t want to know

cca Many people tell me I don’t act like I have Alzheimer’s. That’s because I don’t – yet. I have…

December 10, 2024