Opinion

Is Durango 9-R School District really all-inclusive?

But, are they really all-inclusive? On Tuesday, Jan. 15, Durango hosted a duel wrestling tournament. Wonderful! Except for one thing:…

January 22, 2025

Editorials

Our View: Celebrating Duane A. Smith

Duane A. Smith radiated history, delivering his lectures in a full voice, always in motion. He drew his listeners into…

January 18, 2025

Letters to the Editor

How could we forget what really happened on Jan. 6?

Any conceivable move to punish members of the Jan. 6. Commission is an unfathomable, “I’m your retribution” reminder. What happened?…

January 15, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Shine light on 9-R funding, not CORA

The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has identified its state legislative priorities for 2025, the first two of…

January 10, 2025

Letters to the Editor

2025 priority must include Three Springs connection

A current project to do this is completing the trail connection between the Animas River Trail at Home Depot and…

January 10, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Scrap drive-thrus, regs for housing

There is a very simple answer to the affordable housing issue with a bonus solution to improve the environment! Tear…

January 7, 2025

Guest Columns

Jimmy Carter seeded Colorado’s renewable energy leadership

Jimmy Carter (Courtesy of National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Jimmy Carter had an underappreciated role in Colorado’s story. It started in…

January 5, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Significant issues to engage in 2025

We are four days into the new year, and have some thoughts about the shape and form of what could…

January 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Let’s have just one flag

I do not take sides politically, but I feel like it’s a mistake to introduce different flags into the classrooms…

January 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor

MAGA cultists at it again

The MAGA cultists of the faded GOP are, predictably, at it again. This time, following the banner of Colorado GOP…

January 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Durango has incredible murals

For a few years now, I have been amazed at the incredible artwork that is displayed on various buildings throughout…

January 4, 2025

Guest Columns

Tyrone Yazzie: A kind soul who chose the life he lived

Tyrone Yazzie As 2024 closes, we would like to pay tribute to a person who impacted us at Toh-Atin and…

January 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor

The Herald is top notch

I want to commend the Herald for providing high-quality content in serious amounts. I have been using the holidays to…

January 3, 2025

Guest Columns

2025 priorities: Health care access, tribal council collaboration, rural representation

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

January 3, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Dugan family

Durango used to have so much downtown charm. Now, we see more and more modern buildings with little regard to…

January 3, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Events go, and come; calendar needed

We just said goodbye to another year and over a dozen of Durango’s best (Herald, Dec. 29). To that list,…

January 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

What about recognizing other minorities?

First of all, I’d like to say how much I admire the Durango Board of Education who do such a…

January 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

‘Tis the giving season

Dear Giving Friends, aka “Angels of Our Better Nature,” Did you know when we click “Like” supporting a cause, or…

January 2, 2025

Guest Columns

A note on history: Improving our system does not mean tearing it down

cca It was thought provoking to read David Brooks’ “The moral challenge of Trumpism” (Herald, Dec. 1). For quite a…

January 2, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Put down the phone

One of the 18 new laws that go into effect today concerns the use of mobile electronic devices while driving…

January 2, 2025

Guest Columns

‘It’s what we do’: Salt of the earth Durangoans exemplars for all

Jo Gibson A relative newcomer to Durango, I’m learning my way around, making little trips around town and getting a…

December 31, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Open fences are a waste

Last week when traveling to Durango, I noticed a simple mistake by someone that just didn’t make sense. South of…

December 31, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Appreciating our community leaders

Community leaders are the backbone of Durango. They deserve heartfelt appreciation for their unwavering commitment to making our community a…

December 31, 2024

Guest Columns

Through the changes, the good and bad, community remains steadfast

cca It’s the end of 2024. Personally, I will be glad to see this year in the rearview mirror, if…

December 29, 2024