Opinion

Eradicate child hunger on a dollar a day

The crosses that were stolen were placed there in an effort to illustrate the huge number of children who die…

Recreational pot

statement clears way for reasonable rules

New parking spots need sign adjustment

After being away, it was a pleasant surprise to ride down Main Avenue and see small painted spaces that could…

Vindication of Dene Thomas was gratifying

Commissioner Bill Leone summed it up best when he pointed out that the facts of the case clearly showed that…

Tell Obama to stop it in the Middle East

Our president, although a smooth talker, is sometimes an undisciplined one with rash pronouncements like “Assad must go” and foolish…

Thomas attacked by Herald coverage

As your editorial points out, Thomas had the prior approval and funding from FLC’s Board of Trustees before the trip…

Oxbow Park process well done

I greatly look forward to access at this new taxpayer-funded city access location for all residents ranging from handicapped users…

Compost materials free of paints, coatings

As the managing partner of the Durango Compost Co., I would like to clarify that the recycled wood chips used…

Recycling Center worth the $1 price

I live in the county, and do not have not problem giving one dollar to a worthy cause. Sherri Libby…

Starting a war easier than stopping one

Vietnam was a civil war, as are Iraq and Afghanistan, and our participation was wrong and very expensive in blood…

With input, hotel can strengthen Durango

Had the developer not applied for a variance on the overall height of the project, we would not have even…

Taxing pot

voters legalized marijuana and with that taxing it only makes sense

Life-Long Learning

Lewis College lecture series showcases depth, breadth of talent in this community

Doctors who take Medicare deserve respect

However, they do seem to believe more completely in patient welfare than those who refuse to provide care that is…

District should close high school campus

I believe the high school should close the campus, the students should not be allowed to leave during the noon…

Marijuana users face life with half a brain

I realized that being stoned and trying to function was very difficult. When I was younger, I was carefree, going…

When will the world wake up to Assad?

We are now the “last man standing.” I think that it would be quite unwise for the United States to…

Dene Kay Thomas and ethics

Process revealed complaint’s shortcomings

Consider proposed hotel’s effect on future

The story in the Herald (Aug. 26) failed to capture how much my family and our neighbors care about this…

Commissioners right to ban marijuana sales

Joyce Bilgrave Durango

Connectivity

Internet access truly is the critical infrastructure issue of the 21st century