Opinion

Will diversity resolution take precedence over academic achievement in 9-R district?

I have been following the actions and decisions of the school board and am very concerned. It seems their resolution…

July 12, 2021

Lauren Boebert is dangerous

It is so sad to see Lauren Boebert, who has been sent to Washington, D.C., to represent the state of…

July 12, 2021

The forecast for Fort Lewis College: Sunny and focused on students, community

Stritikusdu1-i-syn When I arrived at Fort Lewis College as its president in August 2018, I knew the faculty and staff…

Systemic racism is real and must be addressed

In response to Melanie Sturm’s question, “Is ‘systemic racism’ the right diagnosis?” (July 3), overwhelming evidence leads to a definitive…

Quit repeating sordid photo details in Redwine coverage

Far be it from me to rain on The Durango Herald’s First Amendment parade, but is it absolutely necessary that…

Motorhome accident cleanup leaves behind trash

On July 2 coming back to Durango from Silverton, we noticed a motorhome accident about a mile south of the…

Bus service to and from Farmington is needed

Any locals who have an interest in theater may be familiar with the outdoor performances at Sandstone in Farmington. There…

Public lands from Colorado to Alaska deserve protection

Like most Coloradans, and as owners of a Colorado outdoor business, we are deeply connected with and passionate about the…

July 9, 2021

Herald coverage of horse abuse was sensational

I am writing concerning the recent animal abuse incident at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. This was a deeply troubling…

July 9, 2021

Our View: 9-R building

board should include public in conversation about Administration Building sale

July 9, 2021

It’s time for ‘The Chief’ to come down

The Los Pinos Anti-Racism Project was born two years ago when the incongruity of celebrating Independence Day on occupied Indigenous…

July 8, 2021

When immortals die

Giant sequoias come as close to immortality as living organisms can. Many live over a thousand years, an almost unimaginable…

Our View: What’s your Durango ‘secret?’

One of us was at a party recently where we played what was once called a “parlor game,” in which…

Trump set America, the world back

The Pacific Northwest, the West Coast and all of the East Coast have been suffering 100-plus-degree heatwaves, and record heat…

Caregiver makes all the difference

I am a resident at Sunshine Gardens Assisted Living Facility here in Durango. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this past…

Guest Columns

Is ‘systemic racism’ the right diagnosis?

“Your mind is like a parachute; it only works when it’s open,” my seventh-grade teacher counseled. That inspiration – and…

Population Matters

Declining birth rate is good news, not the worry reported

“U.S. birth rates are declining. This trend is cause for concern, because an aging population puts a strain on the…

Durango needs more green space for humans, dogs

Colorado used to be beautiful, and Durango as well. Part of that was thoughtful land-use planning and the abundance of…

Our View: Happy Fourth!

Flag, voting are emblematic of freedom

Questions about Boebert’s representation of constituents

Here’s how Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado’s 3rd Congressional district represents (her) constituents. In an article on her website entitled…

Our View: Team approach

outreach workers offer more than just supplies

July 2, 2021

Redistricting: Where’s a little gerrymander when you need one?

As I’m sure you must have noticed, it’s redistricting season in Colorado and also the first time this once-a-decade event…

July 1, 2021