Opinion

Officials, please consider residents

cca In this newspaper on Sunday (Herald, Dec. 8), an article discussed stormwater infrastructure. Our Director of Public Works Bob…

December 10, 2024

A legacy of conservation: Honoring Aldo Leopold’s land ethic and 30 years of CCALT’s mission

Erik Glenn Rick KnightJohn Eisele/Colorado State Unive As we mark the 75th anniversary of Aldo Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac”…

December 9, 2024

Continuing the dialogue for a stronger community

cca Responding to Jim Sims (Herald, Dec. 3): Jim, thank you for your thoughtful observations about my recent letters. I…

December 8, 2024

Preamble about social rules, responsibility

cca Our system of government is nearing its 250th anniversary. Some people take it for granted, but now would be…

Amend past to incite civility

cca Hope Scheppleman’s recent call for “civility and constructive dialogue” is a stark contradiction to her own divisive actions. During…

Our view: Wait and see on Trump’s DOE pick

With the expectation that Colorado energy company founder and CEO Chris Wright will become the country’s next head of the…

Give responsibly for Christmas

cca Television commercials and other media are already directly or tacitly promoting the gift of pets for Christmas. But while…

Let’s avoid the potential negative impacts of withdrawing from Tri-State

Steve Harris Declare victory and stay with Tri-State. What does that mean? This past March, the board of directors of…

Our view: Fingers, pedals crossed for 2030

It’s five years off, and we don’t yet have the event, but Durango is once again fired up to host…

A seasonal celebration of all things local

If Durango had a local calendar, Noel Night hosted by Local First would show up as a holiday. Not really…

Why Colorado’s wolf restoration should be viewed as the success it is

Skibacca Voter passage of Proposition 114 in the 2020 election was not a biological decision, as alleged in the opinion…

Congratulations on Chapman Hill remodel

cca All Chapman Hill needs now is a little snow for us to try out the new lifts. Congratulations go…

Pop quiz

cca One guess only: Who does not want to pack the U.S. Supreme Court? One guess only: Who does not…

December 4, 2024

Our view: A pardon, and prison

Joe Biden is being faulted for pardoning his son, 54-year-old Hunter, after having repeatedly saying that he wouldn’t, that he…

December 3, 2024

The Season of Small Business supports Colorado’s main street retailers and restaurants

Aikta MarcoulierWaldrons Photography Frances PadillaWaldrons Photography The Season of Small Business is an annual U.S. Small Business Administration-led campaign designed…

December 3, 2024

Honest conversations welcome

cca As an avid “letters” reader, I have noticed an astonishing change in Hope Scheppelman’s dialogue. Her tone seems to…

December 3, 2024

Our view: Even presidents should not be above the law

That the federal criminal charges against Donald Trump – who is soon to be president, again – have been dismissed…

November 30, 2024

An invitation to true civility and dialogue

cca Response to Rhys Schrock letter (Herald, Nov. 29): Rhys, your letter reveals deep frustration, but it misses the core…

November 30, 2024

Charity also means a charity of spirit

cca Welcome to December 2024, folks. The holiday season is upon us. It is the time of year in most…

November 30, 2024

Empty buildings make great homeless shelters

cca There are several empty buildings on Camino del Rio. The homeless shelter is outdated and far too small to…

Stewart honored to be in service to Southwest Colorado communities

The Durango school board appointed Katie Stewart to fill a vacant seat, District D, at its Sept. 20 special meeting.…

Why deport undocumented workers?

cca Did you know that half the farmworkers who grow and pick America’s fruits and vegetables are undocumented? Did you…

Two sides of solar implementation

cca Congratulations, 9-R. Installing solar panels on parking lots at six schools will save the district 58% on energy costs…