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

BLM rule a welcome step to address San Juan Basin’s methane cloud

As local elected officials representing San Juan Basin communities, we welcome the news that the Department of the Interior has finalized new rules to cut the waste of natural gas, also call...

DATE: Dec 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Agency’s politics override responsibility

Separating domestic and bighorn sheep ranges is a better way.

DATE: Dec 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The perfect gift: Give your loved one a subscription to the news

If you’re stressing over what to give friends and loved ones during this holiday season, I’m here to help. Consider giving them print or digital subscriptions – or both – to news ...

DATE: Dec 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Donald Trump’s other goal: To make America gasp again

Many people voted for Donald Trump because they believed his promises that he would restore what they imagine were the good old days – the days when America had lots of traditional jobs mini...

DATE: Dec 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

The joke came true: What 80,000 people can do

It’s a wonderful satire right out of Twain or Thurber, a minority of the electorate goes for the loosest and least knowledgeable candidate, certain that he will lose and their votes will onl...

DATE: Dec 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Trump’s nationalism could risk U.S. role in world

WASHINGTON ­– Donald Trump is an avowed economic nationalist. He promises to put American interests “first” in fashioning trade policy and negotiations. If he fulfills these pledges – and th...

DATE: Dec 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Trump needs to address climate change

Thomas Jefferson may have touched on a timeless and relevant idea in 1801 in his inaugural speech when he said, “The greatest good we can do for our country is to heal its party divisions an...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Can Democrats learn from 2016’s electoral drubbing?

La Plata County and Colorado aside, the 2016 national election has delivered unpleasant news to the Democratic Party. But the weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth on national television...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Remember Red Kettles in this season of giving

By Brigid Korce Special to the herald During the holiday season of compassion, love and generosity, most of us are used to the familiar sights and sounds of the Salvati...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Forty-five words guarantee five freedoms: The pure poetry of the First Amendment

What a thing of beauty, our First Amendment. Think about it: In only 45 words, it lays out five constitutional rights. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of re...

DATE: Dec 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

As Trump denies campaign promises, who is he?

WASHINGTON – In this season of Thanksgiving, a quirky source of gratitude has emerged – Donald Trump’s many campaign lies. What else can one call the promises that he now treats a...

DATE: Dec 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Democrats seeking the road back from identity politics at home, globalism abroad

WASHINGTON – One of the more salutary outcomes of the recent election is that Democrats are finally beginning to question the wisdom of basing their fortunes on identity politics. ...

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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