Then, in the same breath, the county turned to the taxpayers and asked us to agree to a tax hike of $ 3.9 million because they had “nobly” spent all…
The editorial refers to, but does not specifically name, advance care planning, the process of making known your wishes for future health care in the event that you become unable…
As Christians, we are not to judge others. But we can pray for renewed justice for all in this nation, and in the entire world. God bless America. Betsey Jansen…
The Cancer Coalition of Southwest Colorado has been able to continue assisting local residents in cancer treatment because of those helping hands that donate to our cause. As a group…
Senator Cory Gardner indicated he will vote with Alaskan lawmakers who want to drill on the 1.5 million acres of Coastal Plain, recognized as the “cradle of life” by Arctic…
On behalf of the entire Bayfield School District staff, I would like to welcome you to the 2017-18 school year. Summer break seems to go by faster and faster each…
With children headed back to school, San Juan Basin Public Health wants to remind parents of the importance of keeping school-aged children up to date on all vaccines. Childhood vaccines…
No mention was made in the article that the FOL’s December 2016 minutes reported an end-of-the-year checkbook balance of $86,049.33, with another $148,599.99 identified as the ”beginning building” checkbook balance…
On behalf of my family, friends and everyone I know, I would like to thank the Katz family for their incredible vision and generosity (Herald, Aug. 3). It is a…
Of course, growth should pay its own way, particularly with the increase in second homes in the area. I can’t think of a single good reason area residents should subsidize…
Support for Durango Fire Protection District will be on the ballot this fall
Don’t sell out the ‘federal’ part of national forests to private interests
Last Monday, one of our own was injured in an unfortunate accident heading to work on his bicycle. Chris “Bal” Balcunus, a 40-year employee of Purgatory, was seriously injured and…
Some of these bills would pretty much wipe out Medicaid, on which 20 percent of Coloradans rely. The Congressional Budget Office has calculated that the bills favored by Gardner would…
Before the Affordable Care Act, more than 41 million people were uninsured. While the ACA has some significant flaws that need to be fixed, the number of uninsured people in…
The price increases are not for anybody presently using Durango water; the city has sufficient water rights and infrastructure to ensure residents of water in the driest of times and…
The article highlights a recent vote by our LPEA board member Kohler McInnis at a Tri-State meeting, our wholesale electricity provider. The board instructed CEO Mike Dreyspring to request a…
Bears are thought to have the best sense of smell of any animal; better than dogs and far, far better than people. Bears scavenge and hunt through smell, not sight.…
Never were we more in danger of failing at this than now. Colorado is a paradise. But we are increasingly living in a tinderbox. One in 14 trees is dead…
I was amazed at the numbers given for the costs of such replacement and ask that your reporter go back to the city and request a little clarification. For instance,…
How can anyone treat an animal this way? My hope is that this dog be taken away from this owner and given a proper home with training. If anyone else…
I had high hopes, yet minimal faith, that it would be replaced before America’s 241st birthday this year. Unfortunately, that did not happen until someone called to ask if it…
This example of visionary creativity and practical problem-solving is proof-positive of American know-how and gumption – and will undoubtedly significantly reduce human-ursine conflict. I have employed a modified version of…
Is it time for cyclists to contribute a fair share of costs
Mountain Science Institute interns this summer include Chase Noonan of Bayfield.Courtesy photo Wouldn’t it be perfect to have a way to experience Colorado’s stunning locations, while in the process learning…
Thank you for what you do. In all honesty, I would not be alive today were it not for teachers like you. You do not just pass along information; you…
