Although the majority of illegal drug users and dealers nationwide are white, three-fourths of all people imprisoned for drug offenses have been black or Latino. Even after release from incarceration,…
As a lifelong Democrat, I have few remaining ironclad principles. But these three I consider rock bottom: freedom from fear and undue government coercion; the pursuit of happiness; and the…
The people trying to implement authoritarian measures, whether about guns or plastic grocery bags, are fine, according to Herald editorials, presumably because they are doing God’s work. Name-calling appears fairly…
The beetle has already killed millions of trees on hundreds of thousands of acres in the San Juan National Forest and other forests in Colorado, and is the major factor…
Is our commander in chief finally exposing himself to the shipment of war materials of all kinds to Syria through Turkey? Why did he do nothing in Benghazi? What of…
Why not do what we county residents have to do? It is not as hard as I originally thought it would be; in fact, it is easier. Now, we just…
A recent front-page story in the “Nation” section of the Aug. 25, 2013, Durango Herald indicates, in paragraph eight, that the U. S. Navy is sending an additional missile cruiser…
Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 is Constitution Week; this is the 226th Anniversary of the establishment of our grand document the Constitution of the United States of America. We Americans…
At the public forum, on Sept. 9, a speaker made the point: If we aren’t going to support ADUs how else are we going to foster growth? More hotels and…
Judge’s ruling takes co-ops one step closer to undoing Tri-State’s discriminatory rates
The reality is, there’s just not enough walk-up business to justify a cab stand at little ol’ DRO. Seasoned travelers know this and are smart enough to plan ahead. Anyone…
As examples, here are some bird-brain statements from NRAers during the campaign to recall state Rep. Mike McLachlan. One contributor claimed to be more qualified than McLachlan because he had,…
The nonveterans, who have never shed a drop of blood defending our great country, will OK a war with Syria, while sitting in air-conditioned offices in Washington, backing another noncombat…
Success of single-issue groups in ousting lawmakers is a bad trend for democracy
Problems with recycling plastic checkout bags so outweigh their value that most recycling facilities will not take them, including ours. Fewer than 5 percent of bags are recycled, contributing to…
All of the staff members – editors, reporters, photographers, graphic artists and local columnists – are all worthy of high praise, but I feel most fortunate when columns by Rachel…
My grandma has raised me to be a strong woman, to be aware of my surroundings and to empower myself with knowledge. With this new registration, I will be able…
When an entire community can be put at risk, it is time to open the fact page and recognize this unsanitary practice. Does anyone realize these wonderful little bags we…
Upon my mid-June return, after spending the winter season in a warmer clime, I ordered a recycling bin. I was told that the bins were currently out of stock, but…
Minor inconvenience for Durangoans comes with cost-saving move for Postal Service
Private gun-sale scrutiny stops some transfers to unqualified would-be buyers
But when Muslims are attacked in Syria, all of a sudden he dedicates himself to justice and wants to provide weapons and military strikes for the same rebels who have…
Comparatively, the proposed complex on Second Avenue is 242,810 square feet with two corporate hotels, 185 hotel rooms, restaurant, pool and fitness space, mechanical building and merchant space. You would…
