Opinion

Boebert is Colorado’s biggest embarrassment

It hasn’t taken long for “Representative” Lauren Boebert to start being referred to as trash from both sides of the…

December 12, 2021

Scouting needed now more than ever

The Great Southwest Council of Northern New Mexico and the Four Corners is excited about the future of Scouting. Scouting…

December 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Durango needs more bus routes

I’m a daily bus rider, and here are my thoughts: We need more routes and in more places. COVID-19 didn’t…

December 12, 2021

Guest Columns

Proposed natural gas tax would hurt Colorado ratepayers

The U.S. Senate is currently debating the Build Back Better Act (House Resolution 5376). Paul Griffincca President Joe Biden is…

December 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Weary of Boebert’s divisive rhetoric

As an independent voter, I follow the publications of whomever is elected for my district/state. After receiving her latest email…

December 11, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Respect crosswalks, safety of pedestrians

A woman wanted to run me over on Monday. Apparently, she didn’t like that I was walking and using a…

December 11, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Enough is enough

is not always better; give differently this year

December 10, 2021

Guest Columns

Through Village Aid Project students gain practical experience while serving others

Recently, my wife, Suzanne, and I attended an event at Fort Lewis College as a benefit for the Village Aid…

December 10, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Join war on COVID-19, get vaccinated

The United States and the rest of the world are currently engaged in a war with COVID-19. Although we have…

December 10, 2021

Letters to the Editor

County causing business owners headaches

I just read the article “Bar and county clash” (Herald, Dec. 4). Once again the county officials are causing headaches…

December 10, 2021

Letters to the Editor

City must solve snowplow problem

I hope our new city manager will not tolerate the incessant whining of his staff and require active problem-solving, instead.…

December 10, 2021

Letters to the Editor

LWV denounces anti-Muslim rhetoric

The League of Women Voters of Colorado and Minnesota stand together to denounce the latest anti-Muslim hate and racist vitriol…

December 8, 2021

Guest Columns

La Plata County welcomes the voices of a diverse population

La Plata County is home to a rich tapestry of diversity, which is something to be celebrated. Marsha Porter-Nortondu1-i-syn Within…

December 8, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Boebert should consider common good

Listening to a recent episode of “The Engines of Our Ingenuity,” author Andrew Boyd gave a historical look at our…

December 8, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Gallery did not cancel event

In the article regarding a panel discussion on Indigenous mascots, the reporter did a thorough job of presenting all the…

December 8, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Local job fairs

events will be held for those seeking employment

December 6, 2021

Letters to the Editor

2 possible locations for pickleball courts

Durango is known as a outdoor, active and engaged community, and as such, it is a shame that one of…

December 6, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Mercy provided excellent care

I recently had a hip replacement at Mercy Regional Medical Center. I cannot say enough good things about my surgeon,…

December 6, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Dixie Melton exemplifies quality health care

The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for Southwest Colorado, and our health care providers deserve our gratitude and continued high…

December 5, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Keep DHS skiing tradition alive

Durango High School has a long tradition of being one of the best ski teams in the state. From the…

December 5, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Colorado Gives Day

Support our local nonprofits on Tuesday

December 4, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to the hardworking team at SASO

I’d like to take a moment to thank all of the hardworking staff members and volunteers at our local Sexual…

December 4, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Labor group supports return of powwows

The Western Colorado Trades and Labor Assembly is a proud sponsor of Native American Market Days and Native American Cultural…

December 4, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Lori Nightingale lived the Golden Rule

The recent headline in the Herald, “Good Samaritan critically injured in chain-reaction crash west of Durango,” immediately caught my attention.…

December 3, 2021