Dan’s integrity has always been above reproach. He has been upfront about being a net-metering participant and has abstained from voting on this controversial issue. We need more directors to…
As the car sped by, three little children and two adults came out of the alley onto East Third Avenue. It was providence that a disaster did not occur. I…
If population is going to grow and more food is to be required, then why would anyone want to reduce the rate of emission, or worse yet, actually seek to…
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that when you must win the popular vote across all 50 states and D.C. to be awarded the 270 electoral votes necessary…
More comics and puzzles would have been an improvement; instead, there are fewer. My penciled answers almost disappear in the huge boxes of the puzzles. Should I bring a crayon?…
In your opinion piece about the Green New Deal (“Green New Deal is a raw new deal for Colorado,” April 4), you emphasize the importance of working together, across the…
I support U.S. House Resolution 763, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019, a market-driven federal bill with bipartisan co-sponsors that addresses the risks of climate change by…
The go-slow naysayers out there are sticking their collective heads farther into the sand if they think climate change will simply go away if we just wait for a while.…
Hunters gain improved habitat and corridors for much-loved Colorado big game species like Rocky Mountain big horn sheep, elk and mule deer. Anglers see increased protections for Colorado cutthroat trout,…
As the costs of renewable energy continue to plummet below the cost of burning coal, Southwest Colorado stands to reap tremendous benefits. With 300 sunny days a year, we are…
Before even taking office, he had to pay $25 million for scamming Americans with his fake university. Trump claimed he hires only the best people. I guess he meant to…
Apparently, there are serious concerns as to the way it squeezes additional funds from the everyday hunter, both out-of-state and resident. The newest regulations require a hunter to purchase an…
Trout Unlimited, a national grassroots organization, made a big endorsement this week for a bipartisan climate change solution – the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. Trout Unlimited President and…
Inevitably, these solutions ignore certain realities and the diverse needs of the members. Take, for example, the La Plata Electric Association. It has been proposed that a simple jump from…
Sports teams doing their fund raiser car washes (guess who paid for the water?). Who listened to the complaints when the car wasn’t washed quite right or even worse when…
The editors indict the media broadly for their coverage of efforts to undermine our elections, when by and large media have reported known facts about a conspiracy with grave consequences…
The “resistance” that you seem somewhat proud to be a part of is a group of people that don’t want to accept the results of a democratic election. The orderly…
Sigman (“Herald editorial wrong on death penalty,” March 18) commented on a Herald piece (“Abolish it,” March 11) that advocated for the abolishment of the death penalty. There’s only one…
As established by Article II of the Constitution, the college was a compromise between a president elected by Congress and one elected by popular vote. If the president was elected…
Canada has a national universal healthcare system, like our Medicare. The research review of 25 studies found that a poor person in Canada is 36 percent more likely to receive…
He has opposed every rate increase as a director. I admire his support of policies that protect our land, keep our local dollars local and strive for energy resilience. Voting…
The city population has increased exponentially since the 1950s. Our city has not had the funds to properly maintain its infrastructure. This means that we citizens are forced to walk…
For a host of external reasons, city budgets across the nation are under stress, Durango included. The cities that survive, and even thrive, will be those whose citizens understand these…
Barbara Noseworthy and Kim Baxter have proven their abilities through public service. We are fortunate to have these two candidates bringing their combined abilities to help shape Durango’s future. When…
Because I want to drive around Durango without having to watch out for potholes. Because parks and recreation is a key economic driver for the city, not an expense. Because…
Youth around the world are demanding action on climate change. I deeply hope our older generations will give them complete support. It is time that Colorado’s congressmen find the courage…
All offer different worldviews and backgrounds. But Durango’s recent tax woes have created a much more difficult, much more serious situation for us all. I’m voting for Barbara Noseworthy with…
I recently attended a meeting where Barbara Noseworthy spoke and answered questions. I was impressed with her professional background and organizational experience. She struck me as being a team player…
These dedicated members are resilient and withstand harsh and sometimes personal and petty criticism from opponents that disagree with their perspectives on an issue. I am hoping our new City…
Moreover, the burden of 1A will be shared fairly among all those who use Durango’s infrastructure – town citizens, county residents working and shopping in town and visitors from out…
