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Hollis Walker
Position: Opinion editor
Email: hwalker@durangoherald.com
Phone Number: (970), 375-4522

So what exactly is the big deal about Montessori?

Of all the non-traditional school environments available to choose from, Montessori is consistently the most popular choice and has been for many years. For people looking for something diff...

DATE: Feb 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

What is the point of editorials when ideology outweighs fact?

When the Enid News & Eagle’s editorial board endorsed Republican Marco Rubio instead of Donald Trump last March, we received virtually no reaction. More editorials criticizing Trump’s remark...

DATE: Feb 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

It is tradition, not treason, to resist tyranny

I was horrified by the results of the election, but after I got over the shock, I decided I would give Mr. Trump a chance. Maybe he would surprise me and become a respectful leader. ...

DATE: Feb 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

After Trump: a Bonhoeffer, a Benedict or a Ford?

How should one resist the Trump administration? Well, that depends on what kind of threat Donald Trump represents. It could be that the primary Trump threat is authoritarianism. I...

DATE: Feb 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Collaborative law reflects a different approach to addressing conflict

Weddings bring out the best in people. With the purest intentions and absolute sincerity, couples proclaim their eternal devotion to each other, have a great party and then live happily ever...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Legislative session slowly ramping up

It seems to me as if the session just started yesterday, but the fact of the matter is, we are closing in on one month. It has been the slowest month I recall in my previous six years. ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Closing grazing allotments on Weminuche Landscape essential to promote viable populations of bighorns

This spring, the U.S. Forest Service will announce a long-awaited decision on the Weminuche Grazing Analysis Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Columbine District Ranger Matt ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Our recreation economy depends upon public lands and the president

We are fortunate to live in Southwest Colorado, surrounded by a rugged and natural landscape that provides us opportunities not seen in many parts of the country. Not only do vis...

DATE: Feb 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

It is never too late for a lesson in black history

Last week at a supposed Black History Month “listening session” at the White House, Donald Trump made this baffling statement: “I am very proud now that we have a museum on the National Mall...

DATE: Feb 8, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

After a decade in the making, the San Juan Wilderness Bill can’t wait!

By Joan May, Pete McKay, Ben Tisdal, Sean Murphy, Dan Jansen and Corinne Platt Special to the Herald People live in and come to visit Southwest Colorado in large part b...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Inclusivity means 360 degree outreach, respecting colleagues amid differences

In light of what is happening on the national stage right now, I have chosen to be inclusive, rather than exclusive, in my actions. What does that look like? It means actually wa...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Trump needs a dog in the White House

I’m not sure why so many rural Westerners voted for President Donald J. Trump. He doesn’t drive a pickup with a gun rack. He doesn’t wear Levis or Wranglers, and his hairstyle ce...

DATE: Feb 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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