Tom Riesing’s approach to dealing with his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is truly inspirational. It is unfortunate that many of the treatments are not covered by insurance and have resulted…
I remember the Republican Party’s cynical co-option of Christianity and the creation of the Moral Majority in the 1980s I remember a Republican Party that impeached a Democratic President for…
These three corporations are involved, one way or another, in the oil and gas business. Check out their websites; descriptions of their focus are right there. I did. Some of…
Judging by Mr. Meyerowitz’s choice of editorial cartoons and syndicated columnists since his arrival, the Herald editorial page continues to promote an anti-administration stance in spite of his rhetoric. Was…
There are two reasons that the United States and NATO should intervene in this unending tragedy in Syria. Humanitarian: Many innocent civilians, children, families have been displaced, wounded and killed…
Now, a group of impacted citizens and businesses have filed suit against the train, alleging the same thing. I cannot speak for others, but I do not feel vindicated. My…
We attended one of the first community information meetings held in Durango and were extremely impressed listening to Sheriff Sean Smith address the crowd. He had control and command of…
We must talk about democracy, citizenship, responsibility, ethics, and most of all, about decency and morality. We’ve discussed politics. Sometimes it divided us. Friends can disagree and still care for…
Sheriff Sean Smith has clearly shown that he is enforcing the law but unlike his opponents, he understands the laws, the appeals, recent higher court rulings and the constitutional implications.…
Looking at different solutions recently offered, my suggestion would be to move the La Plata County Fairgrounds and all those activities to Ewing Mesa (which has been proposed). Put the…
Since its inception in 2008, the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act has evolved into a bill that will protect 60,000 acres of wildlands. What began as a 100,000-acre proposal has…
The cartoon you have chosen to reproduce and publish (Aug. 31) slanders and demeans those of us who are Christians, depicting that we, Christians, would side with the devil. This…
If Canada has been able to offer its citizens universal health care at half our per-capita cost for six decades, why can’t the U.S.? Thirty-four free-market democracies around the world…
Come on, Herald. Go, Rockies! Keith Byington Durango
Existing for over 40 years, KDUR is a phenomenal place to listen to various broadcasts, genres of music, and hear about upcoming community events. Its staff works diligently around the…
The Durango City Council is asking city voters to approve a $218,000,000 tax increase on the November ballot. This request has local sales tax and local property tax components that…
Lucas was going to vote for Trump until he saw Trump imitate a reporter with physical disabilities during his campaign. At that exact moment, Lucas said he could not vote…
Vote for setbacks. I live in an area that has gas wells right next to people’s houses. I can smell it all the time. Look at Sunnyside school. A pump…
Equally damaging, Trump targets only those people who have been critical of him. So Trump has now politicized national security operations, ruptured relations between the civil and military/intelligence arms of…
For Coloradans with qualifying disabilities, Medicaid can be the difference between living in a nursing home and living in the mainstream community with family and neighbors. Medicaid can pay for…
The feel-good article has a glowing recommendation for our community to join together to plant and grow more milkweed. There is a very serious side to dealing with milkweed from…
In a Herald article, it is stated: “If elected, Smith said he wouldn’t consider himself the final arbiter of a law’s constitutionality. He said it is legislators’ job to pass…
Unger is running on three key issues: Healthcare: Unger believes we need a national healthcare system open to all, regardless of age, gender, ability to pay, or pre-existing conditions. Education:…
Whoever posted the flyer trespassed on private property, removed a reflective sticker that was on my gatepost for safety, and used the sticker to mount a flyer on our mailbox.…
Michael Cohen’s plea of guilt to criminal charges is laudable. His personal soul-searching acknowledgment that he tell the truth is somewhat like a confession and plea for forgiveness. His legal…
Sponsored by the Four Corners Community Bank, the Community Foundation presented the concert series to benefit 10 selected Durango nonprofits that are participating in the Jumpstart Program, a professional development…
Apparently, Mr. Kerr believes that if your vehicle has an out-of-state license plate, you should be allowed to park wherever you see fit because you might be a tourist spending…
I agree that to have an informed understanding of current events you need to bring a wide range of reading, viewing and listening to bear on your thinking process. It’s…
The parking spots aren’t that big to begin with and the person parked in front of me was at the very end of their spot, so I backed up just…
I admire your willingness to work with the opposition, the courage and independence you displayed when disagreeing with members and policies of your party, the respect and sincerity you showed…
