Opinion

‘Chip Thomas mural an honor’

Recently, I had the privilege of watching Chip Thomas complete his mural in Mancos, thrilled that our community would be…

November 23, 2022

‘Useless drivel, petty piety’

Single-use plastic grocery bag fees. It’s all hoodwinking. Oddly, you can go into any large outlet and grab as many…

November 11, 2022

‘Vote Plomer’ for public education

Your vote will have an outsized impact as down-ballot races are often overlooked. Let’s talk about one little noticed, low-dollar…

November 4, 2022

Opinion

‘My career path chose me’

Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin is seeking a third term and is a candidate in the November general election. (Jim…

November 2, 2022

City lot ‘golden’ for parking

You now have a golden opportunity! Please, consider taking advantage of this gift. The city-owned property on the corner of…

October 31, 2022

Vote Shaw on agriculture

State Rep. Barbara McLachlan has been promoting her support for farmers and ranchers. However, her voting record paints a different…

October 31, 2022

Boebert ‘accomplished nothing’

It’s fun to watch Lauren Boebert on social media “Owning the Libs.” Turns out, that’s all she has accomplished –…

October 23, 2022

Boebert ‘a true threat’

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is all about “freedom.” But what kind of “freedom” does she stand for? Obviously, it includes…

October 21, 2022

Anderson endorsement ‘mystifying’

It is gratifying that The Durango Herald endorsed our excellent state representative, Barbara McLachlan. This makes the endorsement of Pam…

October 21, 2022

Value democracy? Vote Frisch

Democracy means freedom. The upcoming elections on Nov. 8 is a referendum for democracy. A democracy’s main characteristic is free…

‘Community giveback’ with Aichele

One consideration missing in The Durango Herald not endorsing County Treasurer Allison Aichele is her community service. Our knowledge of…

‘Help Church continue fine work’

After 20 years of observing our neighbor and friend Clyde Church at work on a wide variety of projects, we…

‘Vote no’ for Judge Woods

La Plata County Court Judge Anne Woods’ retention in the 6th Judicial District is up for a vote. I strongly…

‘Independents, look at facts’

In Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, independent voters make up 43% of registered voters and hold the key to the election.…

Police: ‘Full support for McLachlan’

On behalf of the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police, I want to share our full support for state Rep. Barbara…

‘Coram should be censored’

Don Coram, our state senator in Senate District 6, should be censored for publically supporting Adam Frisch, the Democratic candidate…

Vets oppose Amendment F

The Colorado Veterans of Foreign Wars opposes Amendment F on the November 2022 ballot. The amendment will grind down one…

‘Go back before Biden’

Will we have to worry about climate change after President Joe Biden’s Armageddon. When the Democrats defund the police, will…

‘Vote wisely, thoughtfully’

With the upcoming midterm election, I worry that voters fill out their ballots based on how a candidate looks or…

‘Tipped scale of absurdity’

When is enough, enough? The stature of our culturally diverse Western Slope region is being continually pummeled and diminished by…

Anderson endorsement wrong

Well, it is now conclusive that The Durango Herald and The Journal editorial staff have lost their collective minds by…

Look closer: ‘Primary donor’ Polis

Jared Polis is one of the “Gang of Four” – four wealthy Coloradans who make a concerted effort to support…