Editorials

Editorial cartoon: Only thing cooling down

‘Please, no more gas bombs’ at fireworks

I attended the Cortez Fourth of July Fireworks show. It was spectacular as usual, but I wonder if anyone else was disturbed and horrified at the display of gas bombs…

‘Strongly oppose’ Independent Log Co. rezoning

We strongly oppose the rezoning of the Independent Log Co. property at 1050 Lebanon Road in Cortez from commercial to industrial use. While we recognize the need for local business…

Editorial cartoon: Not great odds

Our View: Fireworks envy

Durango drone show a dud as neighbors equate patriotism with explosives

‘Normally, respected statesperson at Lincoln Gala’

A possibility exists that Matt Gaetz, controversial U.S. representative from Florida, MAGA squad, MAGA caucus and Freedom Caucus might attend the La Plata GOP Lincoln Gala in September in support…

Durango needs ‘forward-looking’ housing plan for wildfires

Tom DeHudycca Placing high-density housing in the Wildland-Urban Interface does not make sense economically or socially. Rapidly escalating wildfire insurance rates will reduce affordability in WUI areas. Encouraging essential workers…

‘Boebert’s character – Many of us embarrassed’

Reflecting on our political history. In the past, the media was more involved in requiring our politicians to behave with character, compassion and ethics, along with voters’ interests. Our media…

Our View: Socioeconomically disadvantaged students need break on college admission

Saying goes, talent exists everywhere; opportunity does not

‘God bless Lauren Boebert’

God bless U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert for defending the rights of the 3rd Congressional District and U.S. residents. Boebert is working nonstop to defend our Constitutional rights and our way…

If you care about public education, go to the polls

Steve Zansbergcca The news media and political pundits are heavily focused on the next “big” election – November 2024, when we will decide who occupies the Oval Office for the…

Editorial cartoon: Real paper

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Editorial cartoon: Lasso time

Editorial cartoon: Treacherous waters

Affirmative action ruling ‘short-sighted, unforgivable’

On June 29, the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action in college admissions decisions is unconstitutional. I think this ruling is short-sighted and unforgivable. Initially, it might sound great –…

‘Boebert wokest Republican yet’

I never thought I would say this, but I want to thank Congresswoman Lauren Boebert for filing Articles of Impeachment against President Biden. She’s spent the last three years doing…

It’s not about the checkbook

cca Before I start this guest column, I feel compelled to explain the one I wrote in June. I’ve had more compliments on it than usual. I’m happy to know…

‘Embarrassingly unimaginative anemic drone show’

Embarrassingly unimaginative is the kindest description there is for Durango’s anemic drone show during Tuesday’s Independence Day Celebration. Having watched fireworks in Durango since the mid 1950’s, I was more…

Our View: Literary garden newest Durango place of delight

If your household was one of the lucky ones randomly selected for the city of Durango’s livability survey, you know how thorough it is. Questions about quality of life, infrastructure,…

‘Get a refund for drone show?’

Can us local taxpayers get a refund for that joke that was the Fourth of July drone show? It lasted a mere five minutes and was about as technologically advanced…

Editorial cartoon: Writers’ strike

Independent Log Co. ‘presented skewed view’

On June 6, I attended proceedings to review Independent Log Co.’s application to rezone its 10-acre parcel from commercial to industrial. Photos were presented to show the location of the…

Southwest Hospital problem: ‘Inadequate funding’

Although I am grateful that the decision to close the birthing center at Southwest Memorial Hospital was reversed, an essential problem still remains: inadequate funding. If rural hospitals are struggling…

‘Calling for passage of CORE Act’

Three cheers to Sen. Michael Bennet, Rep. Joe Neguse and Sen. John Hickenlooper, Reps. Diana DeGette, Jason Crow, Yadira Caraveo and Brittany Pettersen for reintroducing the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and…

‘$40,000 in legal fees’ shouldn’t stifle speech

It seems that when one is elected to a government post or board, it is expected that one surrender his or her constitutional rights at the door To require absolute…

‘It’s about Uncle Micky’

My mother’s youngest brother was killed in action in WWII at age 28. Uncle Micky fought against authoritarianism, fascism, nazism and the threatening world scourge of the day. He, his…

Our View: More arguments coming on free speech, conduct after wedding site decision

Instead of waiting for a real case with real people and actual harm done, the U.S. Supreme Court in a 6 to 3 vote sided with Lorie Smith, a Littleton,…

Charging stations should be private business

Spending lodgers tax money on charging stations perplexes me. Charging stations should be left to private business, rather than using public money. Gas-fueled automobiles rely on private enterprise for fill-ups.…

‘Alternative’ to Third Avenue, 15th Street turn

I write this letter to discuss the intersection of East Third Avenue, 15th Street and Florida Road. A roundabout at that location would be both fabulously expensive and technically unfeasible.…

‘Progress made on economic legislation’

Thank you to The Durango Herald for covering the Colorado Competitive Council’s recent visit to the Durango Chamber’s Eggs and Issues Forum. I want to clarify a concern raised in…