There was an interesting Associated Press story published last month on the front page of the second section (Herald, Feb. 11). It’s interesting because of what it doesn’t say. It’s…
The first time a license-plate reader helped solve a violent felony, the lead came in minutes, not weeks. The community welcomed justice but voiced unease. Who might be watching? Who…
Scouts don’t need cultural warriors. They need merit badges
In February, Democratic Sens. Nick Hinrichsen and Lisa Cutter, along with Democratic Reps. Lorena Garcia and Rebekah Stewart, introduced SB26-097 – in plain English, a bill to decriminalize prostitution. Technically,…
I am a federal worker affected by the current government shutdown. On Feb. 27, I received half a paycheck. This week I also had to visit the doctor twice because…
The American Revolution didn’t end with the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 – that is when the fight began. It ended in 1793, eight years…
I recently saw Troupe 1096’s production of “The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later” at Durango High School. I encourage everyone to go see it – and to hold its heaviness…
Denver never stops seeking more water for its burgeoning population. But Durango is taking a wait-and-see approach. Dave Marstoncca You might call this unusual because Durango has access to a…
As a lifelong farmer and rancher in Southwest Colorado, and as someone who proudly served as the representative for House District 59, I understand the importance of strong, principled leadership…
In the 1980s and ’90s, river runners in the southwestern United States packed their gear and headed into canyon country. Those trips were the heartbeat of their year – where…
Voters understand how government works. They know compromise is part of the job. They accept negotiation. Tradeoffs are inevitable. What’s harder to accept is when representation begins to rely on…
In Colorado’s 3rd District, we do not wait for Washington to save us. We build. We produce. We compete. Hurd For too long, federal economic policy has operated in reverse.…
The Marshall Fire: $2 billion in losses. Cameron Peak: $127 million suppression. Yet the BLM is proposing the largest Colorado lease sale since 2018 – 103 parcels, 72,848 acres, including…
The New York Times editorial board recently published an index tracking 12 categories of democratic erosion, based on historical patterns and interviews with experts. The index places the United States…
I haven’t written a letter to the editor in a while because my loving wife says I sometimes get carried away. But I can’t just sit back and watch what…
In light of the recent kidnapping of a president of a sovereign nation, the murdering of innocent fishing people, the stealing of oil properties and, most of all, the general…
An open letter to Mayor Yazzie and members of the Durango City Council: I write to formally request that the City Council issue a written reprimand of City Attorney Mark…
As the world’s very best athletes from more than 90 nations competed in Italy for the Winter Olympics, members of Congress have the opportunity to “go for the gold” in…
I am writing to address the alarming lack of transparency regarding the facility at 32 Sheppard Drive. While official records describe it as an administrative hub for six Colorado counties,…
Durango is the beneficiary of one of Colorado’s premier city forests, comprised of over 12,000 trees of 163 species (Durango Forestry Management Plan 2024). For a town of our size,…
One of my former partners had a way of rephrasing the Bible: “What the lord giveth, the lord can take away.” I fear he may be correct. Richard Grossman, MDdu1-i-syn…
The cost to U.S. Homeland Security for ICE activities in Minneapolis is conservatively estimated to be about $18 million a week; for 10 weeks, it’s $180 million (from: USAspending.gov.agency). Minneapolis…
Rep. Jeff Hurd voted to overturn protections of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota and open them up to potential mining. He has talked about the importance of…
After the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear disasters, I felt surely we would not favor building more nuclear reactors, but now I see the nuclear industry touting a fleet of small…
As The Washington Post lays off a third of its journalists – in sports, photography, books, a podcast, international and local news – here in New Mexico we are mourning…
Harrop A poster depicting an enormous face gazed from the wall. The caption ran, “BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU.” So wrote George Orwell at the open of his dystopian novel…
