Celebrate the ancient practice of yoga in Durango
Join in the celebration of an ancient practice with many modern benefits
DATE: Nov 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Clinton is the only qualified candidate in the race for president
There are three reasons to vote for Hillary Clinton and each should be reason enough. Taken together, they are overwhelming.
For starters, Clinton is highly qualified. Second, the...
DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
FLC center cultivates students, environmental and social justice
Positive action, integrity, connection, creativity and discovery – these are the values of the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center that, for 25 years, has been training and equipping stu...
DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Let’s extend democracy in fairer and more inclusive ways
Voting is underway in Colorado, where the first all mail-in balloting in a presidential election is occurring. Colorado’s county clerks have experience at this: Two years ago voters particip...
DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Recap of the Herald’s endorsements for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet should be re-elected. He has led by example and consistently demonstrated that his idea of a senator’s role is not to posture but to get things done.
That...
DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Herald still recommends voting for McLachlan for House District 59
It is time to send a teacher to the Statehouse. A life-long educator with 20 years’ experience at Durango High School, Barbara McLachlan is passionate about our public education system, espe...
DATE: Oct 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Gwen Lachelt and Julie Westendorff have each earned another term
La Plata County residents should be proud and happy. They have as their county commissioners three smart, dedicated and hardworking people to lead the county through challenging times. They ...
DATE: Oct 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Herald endorsements on medical aid-in-dying and the primaries
There are three propositions on this year’s ballot that seek to establish new state laws by statute, instead of adding to and amending Colorado’s Constitution.
Proposition 106, kn...
DATE: Oct 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Herald endorsements on proposed amendments to the state Constitution
Amendment T would change Colorado’s Constitution to remove unnecessary and archaic references to slavery. It was referred to the voters by a majority of both houses in the state Legislature ...
DATE: Oct 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Endorsements
Local infrastructure investments wise,‘Yes’ for roads, bridges, airport, schools
DATE: Oct 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Vote
Cast your ballot in a meaningfulway, even in the presidential race
DATE: Oct 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
Alice Madden for university regent; Joyce Rankin for board of education
Because it has implications for Southwest Colorado, there is reason to pay attention to the race for the at-large seat on the University of Colorado’s Board of Regents and support Alice Madd...
DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials
