The 3rd Congressional District is going to continue to be represented by a Republican. That is a reality and doesn’t have to be a problem for its constituents. If you…
A day after another senseless shooting in our country, I opened my copy of The Durango Herald to find the Big R Stores flyer advertising shotguns that look like AR-15s.…
At least Mr. Don Coram seems to understand the reason why God gave us one mouth and two ears. Even though I don’t agree with all his positions, he has…
Those organized to oppose Ascent Classical Academy have a lot of time on their hands. Probably due to the fact that the majority of these political activists don’t have children…
While we all consider the predictable negative consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade by our right-wing activist Supreme Court, and the intended, negative consequences that shall obviously follow, we humbly…
Representative Lauren Boebert’s campaign has distributed large banners with her photo and the word “Freedom” in bold letters. Yet, I fail to see how Boebert or her conservative peers represent…
Texas school shooting the tipping point to act on safety
Once again, heroic firefighters from around the United States descended on Durango to save our forests and our homes from the ravages of wildfire. On Tuesday, we had our 5-…
In the song “Ohio,” David Crosby had the question right, “How many more?” Clint McKnight Durango
Between bicycle events and barbecues, please take a few minutes this weekend to reflect on the many, many who have given their lives in this country’s wars to defend democracy.…
I cannot understand why this country allows citizens to buy assault rifles. Is there a purpose for these guns other than killing a lot of people as quickly as possible?…
Let me offer similar scenarios to put some flesh on the arguments against fixing downtown Durango. While living in Westport, Connecticut, in the 1990s, our village with colonial roots was…
Carol Curedu1-i-syn As reported by The Durango Herald, the Colorado Department of Education has directed the Durango School District 9-R board to review the charter application of Ascent Classical Academy…
Hundreds of families are eagerly anticipating the fall 2023 opening of Ascent Classical Academy of Durango. I have met so many people through my work toward the opening of this…
Wolves are returning to Colorado. About half of us are happy about this and about half of us aren’t. Working together, however, we can make it work for all of…
What’s a college education worth? It’s difficult to match a price with what we learn and who we become from this experience. Yet, we know when the price is too…
I moved to Aztec, New Mexico, a year ago and previously lived in Henderson, Nevada, for 30 years. Throughout those years, I spent a great deal of time visiting Durango…
Remember the $1,400 stimulus payment we received as part of the American Rescue Plan? I was happy to get it. For many it meant the difference between paying rent during…
The Journal’s March 4 guest column, “Commissioners unite to oppose collective bargaining,” demonstrates the commissioners of Montezuma and La Plata counties haven’t really thought out the consequences of SB22-230. They…
Now is the time. Ascent Classical Academy supporters need to unite, write letters and show up to any public meetings that we can! Publicly funded, privately operated charter schools give…
What do Durango Fire District, River City Hall, the old Durango High School, a bordello and the Animas City Cemetery have in common? Before I answer that question, let’s ponder…
The Other Sidecca I moved to Durango in 2018 to work at Fort Lewis College. For me, moving to La Plata County was a move home. Born in Telluride and…
Do the citizens of Durango understand what is going to happen to their downtown? This year, the City Council and planning department hired a consulting firm to redesign Main Avenue.…
Please look up the definition of the word socialist, and thanks for your political opinions. By The Herald publishing your letter, it shows that democracy is alive and well in…
Thank goodness we have Mike Sigman to mansplain the abortion issue to us! His previously stated “facts” and depth of knowledge about seditious conspiracy, voting audits, climate change and the…
When did downtown Durango become broken? Main Avenue and the historic district are a beautiful, authentic showcase for generations past and future. Does the city of Durango need to spend…
It’s been a wild ride, mostly uphill, these many years. How many opportunities does a cyclist have to race a train? In Durango, that would be 50 times. The Iron…
Thank you for publishing the poignant, practical article on May 8 with the headline “How climate scientists keep hope alive as damage worsens.” It was the perfect Mother’s Day gift.…
