Opinion

Can philanthropists aid in affordable housing efforts?

Recently, the city’s Parks and Recreation amenities have generated several headline stories in The Durango Herald, including one about Durango…

May 14, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Members should decide if LPEA should leave Tri-State

Perhaps the most controversial decision for the La Plata Electric Association board is the potential buyout of its contract with…

May 14, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Vote for Ted Compton, Tim Wheeler for LPEA board

La Plate Electric Association’s mission as a member-owned co-op is to serve our community, instead of optimizing shareholders’ profits. Therefore,…

May 14, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Nonprofit’s activity in LPEA race is not fair

When a large nonprofit endorses and funds a campaign for candidates in the La Plata Electric Association elections, that seems…

May 14, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Tim Wheeler gets results on LPEA board

They steered us through a CEO transition that positively transformed the culture at LPEA, producing a leaner organization with very…

May 14, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Rare plant also grows in rock garden

What a terrific column Andy Gulliford wrote about citizen scientists Al and Betty Schneider (May 8, “Botanists discover Four Corners…

May 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Compton is prepared for LPEA’s complex future

We are writing in support of Ted Compton as a candidate for La Plata Electric Association Board of Directors. Granted,…

May 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Compton is a wise collaborator for LPEA

I have had the indescribable and unique experience of getting to know Ted Compton as his one and only kid.…

May 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Elect Ted Compton to LPEA board

Elect Ted Compton for La Plata Electric Association director. Our electric cooperative delivers essential energy to our homes, communities and…

May 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Purser’s claims about LPEA are inaccurate

As a current La Plata Electric Association board member, it is important to call out the factual inaccuracies in John…

May 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Re-elect Tim Wheeler to LPEA board

I have two friends running for La Plata Electric Association director in District 4, tearing my loyalty since they are…

May 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Outgoing LPEA director endorses Compton

Thank you, Durango, for electing me to three terms on the La Plata Electric Association board. After serving nine years,…

May 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Vote for incumbent Tim Wheeler for LPEA

Tim Wheeler puts his money where his mouth is. When he owned the Durango Coffee Company, in his support of…

May 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

LPEA board oversteps mission

In response to the letter from Kathleen Adams (May 7, “Vote Ted Compton for LPEA Board): In all fairness to…

May 12, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Zoom meeting May 21

The regular monthly meeting of the Herald Community on Zoom will be held May 21, instead of the usual last…

May 12, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Shifting sands

Bipartisanism, redistricting impact our political landscape

May 11, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Leadership is adrift in pandemic mania

The American poet T.S. Eliot once wrote, “What we call the beginning is often the end/And to make an end…

May 11, 2021

Editorials

Our View: Keeping tabs

examines ethics, police conduct through boards

May 8, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Is D&SNG putting profits before people?

It has occurred to me that in this country, big business still has the financial resources to do whatever they…

May 7, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Immigrants are essential to our care structure, economy

Immigrants have played a critical role throughout the pandemic in our community. Across the country, nearly 23 million immigrants have…

May 7, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Both parties prone to suppression

Thank you to classmates and friends, Herb Bowman and Gunnar Conrad, for their thoughtful replies to my guest column in…

May 7, 2021

Letters to the Editor

COVID-19 teaches us interdependence

Interdependence is crucial for our health, economy and psychological well-being. Without services like roads, education or public health, our lives…

May 7, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Vote Ted Compton for LPEA board

Ted Compton will get my vote for La Plata Electric Co-op board of directors District 3 (Durango) when my ballot…

May 7, 2021

Writers on the Range

Marcie Carter: No more gold mines

Marcie Carter As a citizen of the Nez Perce, or Nimíipuu, which means “The People,” I look at gold mining…

May 7, 2021