The smoke from these fires has had catastrophic public health effects, making Coloradans sick and threatening the lives of vulnerable populations. Experts have attributed these fires to drought conditions and…
In the Four Corners, we live under the largest methane cloud in the country because of all the fracking. In addition, the largest determinant of air quality for the country…
Whether they chose this name to be humorous, confrontational or aspirational, as a father and grandfather to intelligent, independent women, I am offended. Within the enlightenment of #metoo, I would…
He had worked there for the past several years. Mike never failed to lift up my spirits, making me feel happier after chatting with him. I first met Mike after…
Meanwhile, there are ordinary, citizens who have borne a huge price as a consequence of the flooding in the aftermath of the 416 Fire. It would be a pleasant change…
I moved to this area a little over a year ago, and for a short period as a homeowner was without internet, telephone or television service. The Bayfield Library was…
The first multi-modal projects funded with this tax are: A design destroying the scenic rural road feel of Roosa Avenue – a 10-foot-wide sidewalk, eliminating existing bike lanes and, if…
How can we obtain similar media north of Bayfield? Currently we have Dish, and, for internet, a tower on the southeast end of the lake on top of the mountain.…
I understand that many of us are angry. I understand many of us are confused, full of frustration, fear and/or something. My question is, why did 35.13 percent of voters…
In four ruby-red states that Trump won by an average of 25 percent in 2016 and campaigned heavily in, he managed to lose two. Two apparent victories in Florida and…
This election day, I was at the polling center at the fairgrounds. It was an amazing day. We had a constant stream of voters, with some very long lines at…
The performance of the U.S. healthcare system ranks 37th of 191 nations, which is pitiful. France and Italy rank first and second. The health of the U.S. population ranks only…
My hope now is that our elected officials do not go right back to business as usual. The record numbers that turned out for a midterm should send a signal.…
We came together this election around our shared values, advocating for a future in which we can all believe. It is a future where our economy works for everyone, not…
Why are there no signs for Steve Pierce or Michelle Lujan Grisham, Xochitl Torres Small, Martin Heinrich? Stapleton, Polis, Tipton, Jones, Prop. 74, Initiative 112. Who has ever heard of…
When do the people that stand on the sidelines realize and understand that there is a problem? Durango, where a dead river runs through it. Christopher Chavez Cortez
Evan Thomas, once an editor at Newsweek magazine, used to brag that the liberal media was responsible for a 15 percent increase in votes for Democrats. The current unbelievable tantrums…
Trumpers, doesn’t this matter to you? Does it not matter that his only agenda is his own agenda? Do you really believe that he cares about this country? Can you…
Old growth ponderosa pine stood firmly along the hillsides, their rounded crowns and wide girths proclaiming their more than 200 years on Earth. Even the pointy-topped younger ponderosa carried enough…
Because it’s a change to the state constitution that will embroil state and local governments in endless lawsuits if it passes. A similar law passed in Oregon and it has…
He held a campaign rally on the very night that one of his rabid supporters massacred 11 Jewish worshipers in their synagogue. He told a boldfaced lie ( one of…
The problem is the insufficient revenue to properly maintain Durango’s many amenities, as well as providing for the city’s infrastructure and public safety services. Currently, the police department needs to…
Democrat politicians now do not hesitate to take positions that are the exact opposite of public statements they made several years ago when they claimed to stand for secure national…
The Affordable Care Act was flawed as a result of compromises required to pass it, but it enabled 20 million Americans with pre-existing conditions to get adequate coverage. After years…
Sheep and cattle ranchers are not always opposed to each other and both often have respected histories. Neither sheep nor cattle people can be generalized as to one being better…
I commend the Herald for not being a lemming of the left and generally taking a non-partisan approach. Charles Shisler Durango
Some years ago, the royals of Great Britain decided they would only feed their magnificent horses the most nutritionally perfect hay in the world. Their search was worldwide. Ultimately, that…
This is my first midterm I will be voting in, since I am a young voter, 2016 being my first voting season. I’ve been keeping a close eye on our…
Add to that Allison Aichele’s need to hire outside experts to properly invest the funds under her control, and we must seek a better alternative. I have been the assistant…
Charles had a great record as a law enforcement officer, he presented an imposing physical appearance,and he presented himself as a true gentleman. Within three years, Charles had risen to…
