(AP Photo/John Minchillo)du1-i-syn The news alerts flooded our email and social media feeds when an active shooter was reported Thursday at an office building in Maryland. We clicked on links…
As a gay man and a person who tries to follow the teachings of Christ, I find the decision of the Supreme Court to accurately reflect our laws. I do…
Riding the rails, there are many tales But this the most horrific. Let’s be more specific: Is No. 482 to blame for No. 416? Mandatory evacuations. Ruined vacations. Business suffers,…
A few months ago, the first busloads of Central American immigrants were camped out on Mexican soil in Tijuana and were processed legally for asylum to legally live in the…
When the National Rifle Association talks, our representative, Scott Tipton, listens. Why? He received substantial campaign contributions from the NRA. In return, he co-sponsored the Concealed Carry Act of 2017,…
Thanks to Sen. (Cory) Gardner, Sen. (Michael) Bennet, Congressman (Scott) Tipton and Gov. (John) Hickenlooper for meeting with Durango’s business community recently. I was pleased to see my political leaders…
As the daughter of an evangelical minister, I was taught to love my neighbor, to provide food and shelter to those in need, to welcome the stranger and to uphold…
Like most Coloradans, I am interested in seeing our state transition toward a clean renewable energy economy. Benefits include lower energy costs, lower greenhouse gas emissions, better health and increased…
In light of the 416 Fire and ongoing fire concerns in general, Dalton Ranch Golf Club has taken responsible action. Although smoking has not been permitted inside any club building…
There are hundreds of firefighters doing a great job protecting our homes, but many are staying in tents. Both Purgatory and Tamarron have many rental properties, fully furnished, which could…
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald – A single engine air tanker drops its load of fire retardant high above the Lightner Creek Fire after a drone was reported flying in the area,…
I have been selected as a national youth delegate to the 2018 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University. I would like to thank the following businesses,…
It is hypocritical that suddenly the leftist Democrats are discovering that our politics and culture are getting more violent. Like so much of what they say, it is just another…
Sixty-five percent of Coloradans voted for Medical Aid in Dying to make Colorado the fifth state in the nation to legalize this compassionate option for end-of-life care. Did you know…
Attention to all illegal immigrants already living illegally, or attempting to illegally enter into the United States of America: Do not bring your children while illegally entering this country. Thankfully,…
My mother told me that when she was a child – about four years old, I believe – she was separated from her mother and sent to Germany. The reason…
Have been closely watching the 416 Fire and the noise being generated by those now advocating the closure of the railroad. I can attest, that the railroad is in fact…
I found the article in the June 16 Herald about ways to conserve water both interesting and thought-provoking. That afternoon, my family went out to lunch at a restaurant on…
The 416 Fire has caused much disruption to our communities on many levels. No words can describe the gratitude we feel toward our firefighters. Our prayers have gone out to…
The names applied to tropical storms and hurricanes stay in our memory, and often in infamy, due to the size and power of the storms and the devastation they cause.…
In response to Dennis Pierce (Herald, June 22) and in defense of the Herald, there are no positive words the paper could use to describe this president. And to cite…
I was looking through your paper to see if there is any mention of climate change in the coverage of your very devastating fires. I’m not seeing it. Oddly, in…
The residents of Edgemont Way wish to commend and thank the person(s) who so creatively and timely adorn the bicyclists at the Florida Road roundabout. We appreciate your efforts as…
Vox populi is a Latin phrase that literally means “voice of the people.” Earl Landgrebe was a Congressman. He served as the U.S. representative for the 2nd district in Indiana.…
While the Navajo Nation prepares to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of 1868, the tribe has been working on a ranching agreement since 2009. At…
JOSH STEPHENSON/Herald<br><br>Fort Lewis College biology professor Dr. Cynthia Dott gets ready to continue on her way to work after a stop off at the Durango Transit Center.du1-i-syn Organizers hope that…
After my second evacuation and second homecoming, I am amazed, grateful and at a loss as to how to thank, help and repay the overwhelming dedication, hard work and success…
