The picture on the front page above the fold of the April 25 Herald says it all: “Dude, why clean up our act, go to school, get a job and…
Our precious river trail includes large sections of unmarked, narrow buckled surfaces and outdated sight lines which makes electrically-powered cycles driven by both young and elderly cyclists a recipe for…
He refused to sign on until such items as pre-existing conditions were included. Other issues that have not been included in the mainstream media debate are the many taxes that…
du1-i-syn Western Excelsior has provided steady employment, supported the local community and added economic value to local timber resources by creating environmentally friendly sediment- and erosion-control products. The mill grew…
Today, anyone who is not deeply shocked by the timing and manner of the firing of FBI Director James Comey fits into the category of “summer soldier” or “sunshine patriot.”…
We are very excited about this incredible opportunity! In order to make this a reality, we are trying to raise money to help defray the costs of the trip. We…
du1-i-syn Food and beverages have long helped to create memories of a place. People travel (and often return) with this in mind. Think New Orleans beignets, California and French wines,…
I, nor you, can save our children from struggles, disappointments or stress. Instead, we can be with them in it, allowing and modeling how to show up to big feelings.…
I moved 22 times; everywhere from Durango to the Norwegian Sea. This included several years in Bloomfield, N.M., helping run truck and pipeline transportation from more than 3,000 wells in…
One of my great daily pleasures is sitting down and reading the paper with my morning coffee. This has now been removed from my life two days during the week.…
Driving over these new covers causes my tires and my car body to jolt! Any explanation as to why these were placed lower than the pavement? Sherri Libby Durango
Last I checked, the news occurs on a daily basis. This disconnect reflects your disconnect with the local community that you are serving. I now pay the same yearly subscription…
Newspapers have played a significant role in Colorado history. After the requisite saloons and assay office, boom towns often supported two or even three newspapers. What’s wrong with our picture?…
Agency needs to improve its decision processes, but a move will not do that
I am disappointed with your new format, the elimination of national weather in the Weather Watch section and with the constant and ongoing lack of proofreading. Too bad that we…
Stupid, inconsiderate and, as usual, non-thinking. Duh. Ed Lehner Durango
Newcomers to Silverton, since 2000, seem not to understand that Silverton was very alive and quite healthy before there were ATVs in our midst. Even in the 1960s, many folks…
It does not appear Dish subscribers will get Denver news and sports any time soon without further concerted efforts. Louis Carl Fontana Durango
If these new weirs were truly designed with boaters in mind, as stated in an Oct. 23, Herald article, what boaters did they have in mind? Expert kayakers only? I…
Its strong leadership has paved the path to victory in all sense of the word. Most recently, you have claimed the title of Southwestern League Champions for the first time…
James Comey<br><br>AP Photo/Susan Walshdu1-i-syn For our international opponents, who claim to be democratic but put forth only single candidates in elections, discrediting the American model is an appealing goal. Americans…
The hills surrounding Durango were the ideal habitat for biologist Heather Johnson to lead the 6-year, first-of-its-kind study of an urban environment’s influence on human-bear interactions. She recently shared the…
They work holidays, weekends, miss school functions, their children’s activities and other special occasions. They do it because they are dedicated professionals. They do it because they love their communities…
JERRY McBRIDE/Herald<br><br>Rafters enjoy the high waters in the Smelter Rapid Corner Pocket in Durango.du1-i-syn The city might be better served by a billboard erected in the dog park so river…
The Gold King Mine continues to release 550 gallons of treated water each minute and the water inside the mine has continued to rise. As a down river community, we…
Now more than ever, we must act as a leader in responsible decision making when it comes to energy choices. The small local election for La Plata Electric Association board…
A long-time resident of Durango, Michael has been an active and integral part of our community for over four decades. His experience as an architect, designing homes and businesses throughout…
I urge you to elect R. Michael Bell to the La Plata Electric Association board. All of us will benefit from his good, sound decisions. Tom Howley Durango
du1-i-syn Introduced in 2009 and last considered by Congress in 2013 – when it passed through the committee process in both the House and Senate with bipartisan support – the…
Childhood poverty can harm entire communities, and generations as well
