Opinion

Bennet should finish the job

I’m noticing a pattern in Sen. Michael Bennet’s runs for political office. He was appointed to the U.S. Senate in…

March 29, 2026

The SAVE Act solves a nonexistent problem

The Heritage Foundation is a leading conservative think tank whose stated vision is building an America where freedom, opportunity and…

March 29, 2026

Letters to the Editor

A note from the Herald’s board chair

To our loyal readers – thank you for writing, and thank you for caring enough to tell us how you…

March 29, 2026

Editorials

Our view: Release SBDC funding

threaten Colorado’s small businesses and rural economies

March 27, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Naomi Riess is the right choice for HD59

Residents of House District 59 deserve capable, experienced leadership representing Southwest Colorado at the State Capitol. In my view, Naomi…

March 27, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Two tasks justify the Marines’ role

I read the recent editorial (Herald, March 22) admonishing the president to end the Iranian war before the arrival of…

March 25, 2026

Letters to the Editor

The Herald keeps our community strong

For more than 25 years, my wife and I have subscribed to the Herald and watched our community grow. We…

March 25, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Colorado fur ban reflects compassion and progress

The debate over Colorado’s proposed fur ban shouldn’t be overshadowed by political finger-pointing (Herald, March 13). The real issue is…

March 25, 2026

Editorials

Our view: One Election Day

rules – and no time to change them now

March 25, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Let the twisted steel bear witness

The recent destruction of the “Endurance” sculpture at the Florida Road roundabout by an impaired driver is a tragic and…

March 22, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Tax increases contradict cost of living goals

For years, the city of Durango, La Plata County, and the state of Colorado have worked to lower the cost…

March 22, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Mayor Yazzie’s call for civility rings hollow

I am outraged that Mayor Yazzie and the City Council were not themselves outraged by the Durango Police Department’s inaction…

March 22, 2026

Letters to the Editor

LPEA’s silent rate switch cost me $56,000

I’ll be upfront: LPEA’s leadership never much interested me. Life is busy. That changed last year when their lack of…

March 22, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Slow down on magnesium chloride roads

Occasionally you’ll find yourself driving down one of our gravel roads and notice the surface is wet with a sticky…

March 22, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Conservative values: Abandoned or always a lie

Since the 1950s, Americans have been told that “conservative values” meant self-control, individual and civic responsibility, upholding the rule of…

March 20, 2026

Letters to the Editor

When oversight fails, who protects the public?

The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District has had a turbulent year – a fact the Herald’s reporting has documented…

March 20, 2026

Letters to the Editor

It takes a village to keep Durango warm

The Emergency Warming Center has completed its second season. People who needed warmth and safety during Durango’s frigid nights —…

March 20, 2026

Letters to the Editor

A modest proposal for gas prices

I’ve lost count of how many times right-wing talking heads have used the phrase “short-term pain, long-term gain” to justify…

March 18, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Stewart fights for our public lands

“Coloradans have a deep, unifying love and affection for our shared national public lands and the essential, diverse benefits they…

March 18, 2026

Editorials

Our view: Endurance

Durango’s damaged sculpture reminds us what endurance really means

March 15, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Is the Durango Herald in jeopardy?

Over 130 local newspapers went out of business last year, and currently an estimated two newspapers go out of print…

March 15, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Leave it – just rename it

Regarding the recent spontaneous adjustment to the Endurance cycling sculpture at the Chapman roundabout – I really think the current…

March 15, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Is anyone talking about this war?

In 1966, those of us who graduated high school had one thing on our minds: Am I going to get…

March 15, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Free training to keep our communities safe

Following a recent community meeting about First Amendment rights, it became clear that people across the Four Corners share a…

March 15, 2026