Opinion

Unite in mass non-compliance

cca “ … Governments … deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed – That whenever any Form…

December 28, 2025

‘Open borders’ is a narrative, not a fact

cca A recent letter criticized the Herald for allegedly ignoring a “Biden/Harris open-borders policy” while now portraying deportations negatively (Herald,…

December 28, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Dolores NCA

A strong first step – now finish the job on the Dolores

December 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Flock surveillance threatens our safety

cca Contrary to what multiple city leaders have claimed in response to requests by Durango residents that Flock cameras be…

December 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Trump’s America: Isolated and undesirable

cca Thank you, President Trump. Your vision of an isolationist nation has come to fruition. That’s right – nobody anywhere…

December 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Mall redevelopment makes perfect sense

cca I read with interest the recent article on the Durango Mall revitalization proposal, anchored by Whole Foods (Herald, Dec.…

December 26, 2025

Editorials

A Visit From St. Nicholas

’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The…

December 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

LPEA must be transparent about condemnations, projects

cca Rumors of potential property condemnations in Archuleta County raise a fundamental concern: Are these projects truly necessary to ensure…

December 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Where have all the Republicans gone?

cca Never thought I’d say this, but I miss Republicans. Generally, I have disagreed with Republican platforms and beliefs, but…

December 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

What happens here becomes our headlines

cca I am writing in response to Dennis Pierce’s letter to the editor, “A question about Herald border coverage,” (Herald,…

December 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

WRC board: committed to community, clients

cca On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Resource Center, we would like to respond to recent…

December 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Hurd: Puppet of extremist power

cca Rep. Jeff Hurd is clearly a puppet of the Russian government as he follows the illegitimate president of this…

December 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Say yes to new homes in Durango

cca Thank you to the Herald for covering the proposed Durango Mall redevelopment, and to the Urban Renewal Authority board,…

December 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

What gets covered and why?

cca I was surprised that, once more, there was nothing in the paper on Pearl Harbor Day about Pearl Harbor…

December 21, 2025

Editorial Cartoons

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December 21, 2025

Guest Columns

Fight or flee: A tale of two Congresswomen

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s early exit from Congress reveals that her tough-broad persona was very much an act. After she angered…

December 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A pragmatic solution for government shutdowns

cca I have a plan. Under it, the current federal budget would remain in place until a new one is…

December 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Is Durango’s trailer policy fair?

I have a 24-foot travel trailer that we use during the summer. Otherwise, it is in storage. It is fully…

December 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Poem to the editor: Some people

cca Some people won’t have a Merry Christmas … They’ll be working extra shifts hoping to get ahead. Not buying…

December 19, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Choose light

violence, suicide, and the cost of inaction

December 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A call for grace, gratitude and support

cca In a time when tensions run high, costs keep climbing and uncertainty has become routine, it’s easy for communities…

December 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Bah humbug on craft fair crackdown

cca Durango’s recent effort to enforce business licensing and sales-tax collection at small Christmas craft fairs is a mistake, both…

December 14, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Surveillance state

Privacy matters – even in public

December 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Dialogue now for post-Trump era

cca In the current oppressive political climate, we infrequently engage in constructive dialogue across bubbles, with people who disagree with…

December 14, 2025