Opinion

Half-cent Sales Tax Renewed

Nighthorse fiasco is part of a pattern

The inept inaction of the decision-makers involved makes the United States Congress look good, and we are all aware of…

Yes, colic can be successfully treated

“We” do know a lot about colic, even if the author does not. There are many things that can cause…

Humane Society always about animals

The primary focus and mission of the La Plata county Humane Society has been – and always will be –…

Humane Society now a toxic work place

The newly hired director (July 2014) accused long-term staff members and volunteers of stealing, larceny and check-in manipulations, resulting in…

Why not allow comments on all stories?

There are so many articles that you print where there are no comments allowed. Each and every one of them…

Can nothing be done about the beggars?

I drive a convertible, and I’m tired of them literally encroaching on me as I’m stopped at a light with…

Beggars make more than firefighters

I saw on 32nd Street a guy using his kids to beg. My husband is a disabled firefighter after 36…

Shaming the poor

Political demagoguery masqueradingas concern for taxpayers’ money

Barger announces LPEA candidacy

LPEA is a business, and I know how to run a successful business. After a tragic fire in 2008, Seasons,…

Standardized testing available for home school students

Currently, Colorado home school law requires that home schooled students be evaluated by either a nationally standardized achievement test or…

BLM management plan lacking, but leasing plan is positive move

If done right, an MLP allows for an in-depth review before issuing new oil and gas leases and stipulations, and…

Easter should be a holiday

Heck, we apparently don’t even need the day off. This year’s Easter was commemorated locally by a weekend volleyball tournament,…

Purgatory plans

area’s new owner’s early actions reflect his stated priorities

Experience at SUCAP was traumatic

When I was hired through SUCAP at Peaceful Spirit in Ignacio, I could not have been happier. The goals I…

Passage of Question 1A

The tax originally was passed in 1999 to fund the construction of the Durango Community Recreation Center and the Animas…

Would wages rule apply to $20 bill?

But then I wondered: Would a $20 bill with a woman’s face on it be worth less than a $20…

Hybrid trucks, clean coal the answer

Part 1: Convert the trucks to hybrids, similar to the new Freightliner hybrid but different enough not to encroach on…

City election

Durango officials should take heart and reflect on voting results

ACE Kids Act

Bipartisan bill could improve care for needy children and cut costs

Testing opt-out

Legislature wrong to play chicken with federal-education dollars

Herald ignored the pinnacle of history

Could the Herald not find anything newsworthy about an event that continues to change men and women’s lives today and…

Don’t print letters promoting prejudice

I was raised in a Southern, reform-Jewish home. I was taught I am an American first, and Judaism is my…

Re-elect Britt Bassett to LPEA board

The LPEA board is important – not just because it guides the actions of our local electric co-operative, but because…