Opinion

Choose Kamala Harris

It’s unbelievable that nearly half of our voting population would choose a habitual liar, cheat, thief, draft dodger, admitted sexual…

October 24, 2024

Letters to the Editor

‘Yes’ to Proposition 131

It would be different if our parties were behaving responsibly. But especially on the state and national level, they continue…

October 24, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Stop Paul Black’s self-serving agenda

Paul Black jumped into the race at the last minute, after another Republican was disqualified for not living in the…

October 24, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Craig endorsement concerning

The Herald endorsement of Clark Craig offered several interesting comments. “Craig supports protecting and building strong families” is nothing less…

October 24, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Paul Black for balance

As we approach the upcoming county commissioner race, I want to highlight a unique opportunity for our county. I encourage…

October 24, 2024

Letters to the Editor

MAGA pastor Lance Wallnau accuses Harris of witchcraft

Immediately following the presidential debate, MAGA pastor Lance Wallnau blamed witchcraft as to Donald Trump’s poor performance according to Newsweek.…

October 24, 2024

Editorials

Our view: School cellphone limits are welcome

We’re pleased to hear that Durango School District 9-R has implemented a mandate to end cellphone use in the classrooms…

October 24, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Fooling the people some of the time

In the old days, if a politician was caught lying on an important substantive point, it could doom his (almost…

October 24, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Adam Frisch is the only good fit for CD3

The Durango Herald flipped a coin and endorsed Adam Frisch’s opponent Jeff Hurd. I could not disagree more. The only…

October 24, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Cleave Simpson’s Regenerative Agriculture bill benefits all Coloradans

Sen. Cleave Simpson is again sponsoring a groundbreaking bill in the upcoming 2025 Colorado legislative session, if reelected. The Regenerative…

October 24, 2024

Guest Columns

This November, we must protect election officials

Gwen Lachelt Alice Clapman The attorney general of the United States, Merrick Garland, had a reminder for the American people…

October 24, 2024

Editorials

Our view: ‘No’ to Prop 129 for the sake of our pets

Dear readers of the opinion pages, Because of several thoughtful commentaries about Proposition 129 that have crossed our desks, the…

October 22, 2024

Guest Columns

Mike Elliott at the center of nordic ski achievements and memories on Saturday

Mike Elliott, the photo his family chose for his memorial Saturday. (Courtesy) Richard Ballantinedu1-i-syn On the patio at the Powerhouse…

October 22, 2024

Letters to the Editor

This election, vote for Democrats

Coloradans want to live in a country governed by people of reason, decency, and a willingness and dedication to Theodore…

October 22, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Trump yearns to be dictator

Donald Trump has fawned over evil, authoritarian world leaders time after time. Chief of Staff Gen. John Kelly revealed that…

October 22, 2024

Editorials

Our View: Jeff Hurd, a good fit for CD3

Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilor who has spent two years getting to better know the expansive 3rd Congressional…

October 19, 2024

Editorials

Our View: Harris for the sake of the country

Kamala Harris will be a strong and determined leader as president. She has been as close to the White House…

October 19, 2024

Letters to the Editor

‘There’s a sucker born every minute’

Bibles and shoes and watches, oh my! All made in China. “There’s a sucker born every minute” – WC Fields.…

October 19, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Matt Salka for county commissioner

Matt Salka has the experience needed! When hiring someone to be responsible for a $136 million budget, especially when having…

October 19, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Paul Black walks the walk

How many of us actually know the people we are voting for? I met Paul Black years ago when he…

October 19, 2024

Guest Columns

The seduction of scapegoating

George Cheney Immigration has risen to the top of the issue list for a clear majority of Americans. For many…

October 17, 2024

Editorials

Our view: 9-R, with second action, got it right

With the student walkout and peaceful protest Tuesday at Buckley Park and the evening meeting at Durango High School, many…

October 17, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote Katie Stewart for House District 59

Serving as House District 59’s state representative has been the greatest privilege of my life. Looking to the future, we…

October 17, 2024

Editorials

Our View: Reelect Matt Salka for La Plata County commissioner

Paul Black has been a member of several critical organizations that make a community function safely and efficiently, the fire…

October 15, 2024