Because cannabis dispensaries and other peripheral operations such as testing and grow facilities were banned in Bayfield, and because the fact that cannabis remains a legal product within the State…
Tony Mercia is a senior writer at the Weekly Standard paper in Pueblo. His June 18, 2018 article “Reefer Madness,” should be read by all who believe marijuana businesses in…
As a retired CPA, I understand the accounting challenges of the position of treasurer. I have also experienced changes in software and the challenges of handling accounting work in an…
A Herald op-ed (“Vote No on 2; city can afford new police station now, “Oct. 13) purports to compare Durango’s finances with those of Montrose as reason to oppose Ballot…
Hickenlooper’s successful terms in office bode well for the national stage
No on 74: Unneeded and Dangerous It’s easy to get confused on Amendment 74. The campaign, shrewdly, makes it sound like something we’d want to pass, but as you’ll read…
The only reason that the oil and gas companies are able to make such excessive profit is because they externalize their costs. Who pays those costs? Not only the residents…
After reading Saturday’s column titled “Trump steamrolls the West” (Sept. 29) about weakening federal methane regulations, I reflected more on how this national issue specifically impacts our community. It’s clear…
A big part of what makes Durango special is our strong sense of community, our appreciation for maintaining a high quality of life and our willingness to step up to…
Guess we proponents of Proposition 112, the safer setback ballot measure, should throw in the towel. Everyone’s against us; elected officials, government agencies and Big Oil and its big money.…
Colorado cannot be bought by Jared Polis. Polis’ policies include no oil and gas production within Colorado, thereby depriving individuals of their private property rights of oil and gas. Polis…
As everyone is now aware, we have become a badly divided nation politically and Colorado has not escaped this tragedy. It is therefore ever more important for people in positions…
On Thursday, Sept. 20, I had the pleasure of volunteering at the Community Foundation’s annual “Community Taste” event. This is the second year that I have done so. It is…
As a disabled veteran, it has just come to my attention that Rep. Scott Tipton has voted to reduce health care coverage for 70,000 veterans (HR 2029) and against increasing…
“Welcome to beautiful Durango” is the unwritten message on the triangle at the 160/550 intersection. Visitors are greeted by a mess of weeds and a rusty piece of the long…
In 2016, I was a Bernie Sanders supporter, volunteer and delegate to the state Democratic Convention. It seemed, for a brief moment, that the Democratic Party could be the agent…
13issues.com is a nonpartisan website on all 13 Colorado ballot issues. It explains simply this year’s record number of state questions. Along with a one-page voter guide, it has three…
When I first heard of the city’s plans to build a new police station and fix roads, I thought these were projects I would support. I still do, but not…
The election for state Senate District 6 presents a clear choice. The incumbent, beyond frustrated with his colleagues’ blocking his suicide-prevention bill, blasted them by saying, “If we have enough…
It turns out that Sheriff Sean Smith was right about the legal ramifications of having no place for persons who are homeless to sleep. He always contended that the camp…
I’m voting for Guinn Unger, Democratic candidate for the 6th state Senate district. Affordable and available healthcare for all is important for me. This is an important issue for Guinn…
Last week, Colorado Education Association members received an email from our union regarding the upcoming election. The email states: “Ballots are coming next week – do you know where CEA…
I will vote YES on Durango ballot question 2A to increase a combination of city sales and property taxes, and I hope you will consider joining me. If you had…
I was sorry to see The Durango Herald’s endorsement of George Brauchler for attorney general. The editorial failed to demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of AG and whose…
I was going to commend the Herald for their non-partisan endorsements for the upcoming election. However, with the Herald’s recent endorsement of Walker Stapleton, I was dismayed with their subjective…
The Democrat liberal brown shirts have taken a page out of Hitler’s playbook. Nation Socialism. In 1939, they started enforcing their will by mob rule, intimidation and violence against anyone…
I was shocked reading the Herald’s endorsement of County Treasurer Allison Aichele’s opponent. Colton Black’s only disclosed educational credential and experience in these realms is licensing allowing him to open…
A big thank you to Jeff Bork (“Vote No on 2; city can afford new police station now,” Oct. 13). Every word you said is so true! Even the Herald…
