Ad
65°
Opinion
Editorials Letters to the Editor Editorial Cartoons King Cartoons Opinion Columns
Trending:

Vote John Purser for LPEA board

Because of the limitations of COVID-19, many people aren't familiar with John Purser and why he is the perfect candidate for the LPEA Board, but John's academic and employment backgrounds, i...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Teacher housing, Bayfield ideas are on target

Semantics. It used to be called “low-rent,” then “low-cost,” then “affordable” and now “attainable” housing. They mean pretty much the same thing. Hats off to Ashleigh Tarkington and Katie ...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Ted Compton won't let the Texas Crisis happen here

My name is Sadie Schafer. I was born and raised in Durango. I graduated from Animas High School and am now a sophomore at Fort Lewis College. Early this semester I was studying remotely and...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Compton is a great choice for LPEA

As a former nine-year LPEA board member, former Tri-State Vice Chairman and current FastTrack chairman of the board of directors, I know Ted Compton will make an outstanding LPEA board membe...

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our View: Governor’s visit

Let’s stick with his climate plan

DATE: May 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bill Waters for LPEA Board of Directors

Bill Waters will make the best decisions for District 3 La Plata Electric Association members. Waters is no stranger to hard work and dedication; he will put these both into play as he works...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Follow CSU guidelines for efficient watering

May I recommend that readers utilize this link (https://bit.ly/3eY4SU9) from Colorado State University Extension to remind folks that we are in a severe drought and there is the proper way t...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Keep experienced director Wheeler on LPEA board

How fast things can change! When I was elected to the La Plata Electric Association board in 2017, we had multiple directors who denied the existence of climate change. In a recent LPEA cand...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Compton will be an asset for LPEA board

I think Ted Compton would be a great asset on the La Plata Electric Association board of directors. I have served on the board of FastTrack Communications for many years, the last seven with...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Don’t laminate original COVID-19 vaccination card

I almost had my original CDC-authorized COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card laminated. An anchor on MSNBC recommended this morning to make a front and back copy of this card and laminate the co...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote McInnis for LPEA board

Shortly, we will once again have the opportunity to elect our representatives to the LPEA board of directors. It is incumbent upon us to retain the experience, dedication and work ethic of K...

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

LPEA candidate Purser responds to critical letter

John Witchel, speaking as an LPEA board member, accused me of factual inaccuracies in my candidate statement. Let’s look at those supposed inaccuracies. He stated LPEA has no plans to genera...

DATE: May 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Videos & Photos

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs15001119Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School makes a tackle against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of the state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Ellis Campbell of Durango High School battles for the ball while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)19682010The Durango High School bench looks on while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13922010jm@durangoherald.comLila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)15782010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14272010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)14292010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School saves a shot attempt by Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)18831500Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School celebrates her goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15422010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School celebrates her goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14862010Peyton Cioppa of Durango High School looks to pass the ball against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20771500Lia Schowalter of Durango High School fights through the Riverdale Ridge High School defense on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16822010Lilly Fitzpatrick clears the ball in front of goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13662010A good-sized crowd was on hand cheering on Durango High School while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12092010Lauren McClellan of Durango High School passes the ball while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16832010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School goes after a shot attempt by Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11191500
Photos: DHS girls soccer advances
Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs
Directory Plus

Search Directory Plus

Find:
Where:

  • Most Popular

  • Most Recent

Sheriff says there are indications 10 escapees from New Orleans jail had inside help
A sick Jamal Murray scores 25 points, Nuggets beat Thunder 119-107 to force Game 7
St. Louis mayor says authorities have confirmed at least 4 deaths after severe storm damaged city
Sheriff says there are indications 10 escapees from New Orleans jail had inside help
A sick Jamal Murray scores 25 points, Nuggets beat Thunder 119-107 to force Game 7
St. Louis mayor says authorities have confirmed at least 4 deaths after severe storm damaged city
Ballantine Communications, Inc.
Durango Herald Durango Herald Store The Journal The Tri-City Record
DGO Directory Plus BCI Media Services
Events Four Corners Expos Browse Local Jobs Careers With Us
Contact Us
News tip/feedback Letter to the Editor Submit Local Brief FAQs About/History
Report a paper delivery issue/suspend delivery Advertise with Us Staff/Contact
Find Us
E-Edition
RSS Alexa

Choose from several print and digital subscription packages

Get The Herald

Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news delivered to your inbox:

© 2025 Durango Herald | Ballantine Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy