In light of what seems to be a meltdown of too many of our highly-educated government leaders, business titans and some flawed religious leaders, I beg of my local historic,…
In this Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, people attend the Outdoor Retailer show at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. Two major outdoor recreation trade shows are…
The city of Durango adopted a new land use and development code 10 years ago, which was created by the same group writing the county’s code. Durango’s code was adopted…
The America’s Team is scheduled to compete in a series of softball games designed to promote and enhance the sport, and promote goodwill between American and international student-athletes. America’s Team…
My application was approved by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, but the competion requested an intervention to block me. Please visit my facebook page for a petition supporting Bayfield Transportation,…
Dan Snowberger, Durango School District 9-R Superintendent <br><br>Credit: DAVID BERGELAND/Durango Herald That is the question we tend to ask when non-elected public officials come up for promotions, raises and contract…
He is describing resilient Haitian people who are rebuilding their lives after a devastating earthquake. He is demeaning Haitian Americans who are prominent in music, sports, the arts, business, science…
The Durango Herald had a wonderful photo and a nice story about my award, however they forgot to mention a key person in the speech I gave, regarding the beginnings…
Immediately, the North American Missile System activates and goes to DefCon 1. Blast doors are opened. Hydraulic supports cast off. Tracking radars are turned on. (There is no time.) Anxious…
Like a growing number of Americans, I am concerned about our current administration’s policies regarding the environment and global warming. Former President George W. Bush, Mitt Romney, Sen. John McCain…
Congressional bills are rising again, like zombies, to smear low-income children and deny certain Americans access to nutrition, education, health care and housing. The Durango Herald reported (Jan. 10) that…
The view seen on the way to Glacier Point trail in the Yosemite National Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Tammy Webber, File) Some are thanked in a formal ceremony ending with a…
These beautiful open spaces are valuable and worth preserving, as they keep us healthy and happy. However, President Trump continues to want to reduce the area of national monuments nationwide.…
Balance between market-driven and other values-driven forces is what has kept our culture healthy for athletes, families, tourists and businesses. Anne Schrier described this in her Letter to the Editor…
The answer is simply that the more taxes that stay locally, rather than leaking to our neighboring cities, the more services and maintenance our town can provide. And our town…
We would like to recognize FCI Constructors, A to Z Electric, LPEA, Sunrise Dentistry, The Wells Group of Bayfield, Adam Bergal, and TL Roofing for sponsoring this event. Our Donors…
I applaud the Climate Solutions Caucus in the House of Representatives, which just added four new members, bringing the total up to 66! The Caucus protocol is one of party balance,…
It does appear that the city has been undecided or confused about the services to be provided. It is a large venture, and the details have been confusing. In fact,…
Representative Scott Tipton does not believe public health programs are essential. In November, Tipton voted to cut $6.3 billion in funding from the Prevention and Public Health Fund. With his…
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>La Plata County Commissioners listen to Jason Meininger, county Planning Director, deliver a presentation on the La Plata CountyþÄôs proposed land use code on Tuesday evening to a…
A consideration of the entire statement reveals two concerns. One is the use of such a vulgar term; the greater concern is, in fact, the racial animus. As the leader…
Not the physical kind, but the free-flowing kind, available for everyone and given without fear or qualification. Is the spirit of the 1960s really dead? Whatever happened to all of…
Upon hearing the news, I experienced deep sadness and loss. My heart is broken for all the change the company is going through, the loss to our local community, and…
