In February, we wrote about the Colorado General Assembly’s progress to encourage reasonable gun use (Herald, Feb. 20). Of the four bills being considered at the beginning of the legislative…
LPEA’s CEO just announced the signing of a power contract with Mercuria, declaring that our co-op is ready to exit Tri-State. But while the announcement was made with confidence, one…
We haven’t forgotten. There may be massive and destructive changes currently happening across our country, but we will not allow the tall, blatantly racist statue at the Toh-Atin Gallery in…
Bret Stephens, The New York Times (Tony Cenicola/The New York Times)du1-i-syn In April 1928, Joseph Goebbels, later the Third Reich’s chief propagandist, wrote a newspaper essay addressing the question of…
Most Americans will agree that our many government departments could use a careful examination of operations for improving efficiencies and reducing costs, fraud and waste. But there should be careful…
I am shocked. I just received my claim summaries for the shots I take once a month. Since I am only taking these for 12 months, it is important that…
Chances for owning a home in Durango are disappearing, and many of us can’t even make rent. We’ve made some progress, but Durango needs new solutions and deeper commitment to…
On March 15, a woman wearing a “Make America Healthy Again” hat was verbally attacked by a man at the Durango Community Recreation Center. Audrey Royemcca A moment, fleeting in…
When the day came to leave Ohio and move to Colorado, I was emotionally torn. Everybody knows Colorado’s a gorgeous, scenic state, so why not live there? On the other…
The Democrats, casting about for an anti-Trump narrative, have found a word: “oligarchy.” It was part of Joe Biden’s farewell address; it’s central to Sen. Bernie Sanders’ barnstorming; it shows…
Women's Resource Center, 2025 Extraordinary Woman Award Winnerscca As March comes to a close and with it Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, the Herald’s editorial board would be…
As a social worker and educator who has practiced in this community for 36 years, I am deeply concerned about the proposed federal budget, which includes substantial cuts to Medicaid…
I believe that Kip Koso would be a great choice for Durango City Council. Having the pleasure of knowing him well as a teenager, college student and then as a…
I am concerned about Mr. Hurd’s desire to cut the Federal Department of Education. Does he realize how much that will hurt families in his district? Does Mr. Hurd know…
We’re rounding the corner on another City of Durango election and The Durango Herald’s editorial board first wishes to thank Melissa Youssef, two-time mayor, two-term and term-limited city councilor, for…
I am writing in support of Kip Koso for City Council. I have had the pleasure of knowing Koso since 2000 when we met as neighbors. I witnessed him raise…
Colorado sends four Democrats and four Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives. Of them, Jeff Hurd, a Republican from Grand Junction, and Gabe Evans, a Republican from Fort Lupton,…
The Herald endorsed Rep Hurd before the election. When is the Herald going to admit that it made a huge mistake? Hurd is and has been following the Trump party…
A popular refrain these days is that the government should be run more like a business. Rarely do we hear what this means. Cheneycca In civics, students learn about the…
In February 2021, David Brooks, a highly respected Canadian-born American author, political analyst, cultural commentator, and founder of Weave: The Social Fabric Project, addressed hundreds of participants as a part…
Councilor Olivier Bosmans’ assertion that the city has budgeted $400,000 to design a bathroom at Schneider Park (Herald, March 12) is factually incorrect. The citizen-driven Financial Advisory Board has been…
I am writing as an Exercise Science Professor Emeritus about the column “Fueling your life: The power of smart nutrition” (Herald, Mar. 19), a once again disturbingly irresponsible column full…
This is blatantly political … an appeal to Durango voters regarding city council candidates I have been deeply involved in the current city council election because I am deeply concerned…
LPEA has its future power needs covered, says LPEA CEO Chris Hansen during his coffee talk rounds with members. When the current Tri-State contract ends in April 2026, LPEA will…
Donald Trump’s targets are many in his effort to transform the United States into a country of single thought and action where there are no nuances, no grays, and no…
He’s at it again. The developer is making false promises about the RV Park development in the Animas Valley since the beginning. With his 2nd submission, he shows the harsh…
The Trump Administration and the Department of Defense are deleting articles on the Navajo Code Talkers. The administration claims that the Code Talkers represent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). I…
I respectfully request that residents vote “For” Ballot Issue 2A to reauthorize our ½ cent dedicated sales tax. Rarely does one enjoy the chance to vote on a tax so…
As an older American, I’ve lived through many political crises in this country – but I have never seen an attack on our democracy like what is happening now. In…
