Opinion

Find other ways to celebrate Fourth of July

Let’s think out of the box and celebrate in other ways. Sure, we miss that light in the sky, but…

July 6, 2013

Outdated column reflects Herald liberalism

The Herald published Milbanks’ column on Sunday, two days after Milbanks’ assertions were shown to be untrue during congressional hearings.…

July 6, 2013

Letters to the Editor

City wasting money on fireworks, preparation

I didn’t realize that Durango had such excess funds for fire mitigation that it can afford to send the fire…

July 6, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Whole county should vote on the bag tax

At the last City Council meeting, much was made of the fact that a petition with 1,000 signatures had been…

July 6, 2013

Editorials

Immigration

should act, but the debate addresses an issue that has radically changed

July 6, 2013

Letters to the Editor

City Council is wrong to keep pushing ADUs

It is unfair and unwise to pack another 500 units in an already tight, dense area. The city has little…

July 4, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Summertime no time to leave dogs in cars

Don’t think those cracked windows are going to keep your dog safe from the hot sun. Even if parked in…

July 4, 2013

Editorials

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A satellite’s ‘death’ a reminder of the incredible pace of change

July 3, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Firefighters deserve the governor’s support

In spite of the size of the fire, damage and displacement of residents of South Fork, the governor has not…

July 3, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Proper perspective on Muslims much needed

Most “religions” are benevolent by original intent. Yet, within any religion, there are extremist factions that warp the religion’s ethos…

July 3, 2013

Editorials

Fourth of July

Independence Day is a time for unabashed celebration of the United States

July 3, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Fee has transformed to thinly veiled tax

La Plata County already has a regressive tax on food. A plurality of Colorado counties do not charge a tax…

July 2, 2013

Editorials

LUDC

Further delay of revised land-use code should allow for more public involvement

July 2, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Allow free access to fire-related coverage

I experienced the Missionary Ridge Fire, and when we were evacuated, it was on very short notice. You could cancel…

July 2, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Every citizen deserves protection by society

She finishes, “ … (who) refuses to live by man’s and God’s laws cannot expect to receive protection or acceptance…

July 2, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Train should switch from coal-fired engines

To say the train needs to maintain the historic feel of the train ride is ridiculous. There’s nothing real about…

July 2, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Herald need not print every letter submitted

Yes, it should be embarrassing to the person quoting the Bible, but it won’t be. Give us all a break.…

July 1, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Water rate rise puts subdivisions at risk

It sure isn’t going to be Lake Nighthorse. I’m convinced that water is for Phoenix, Las Vegas or Los Angeles.…

July 1, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Editorial on leasing was right and wrong

This agency has taken a huge step backward to the 1980s, when its mantra was a prescient “Drill, baby, drill,”…

July 1, 2013

Editorials

River access

of Durango is moving in the right direction to meet increasing demand

July 1, 2013

Letters to the Editor

City’s bag tax should go before the voters

Can they read their own town’s newspaper? A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that more than 60 percent…

June 29, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Hate speech is far from Christian behavior

Well, McCoy needs to give her Bible more study. Paul gave Peter his comeuppance about continuing to obey Jewish dietary…

June 29, 2013

Editorials

College loans

Low-interest rates should be shared with students

June 29, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Personal responsibility better than bans

Cyle Talley Durango

June 29, 2013