The commissioners will hear public comments on whether parcels totaling 15,546 acres on County Road 203 should be rezoned into a high density designation of multifamily residential from one-acre minimum…
As a fellow D.C. media person at the time, I had the distinct honor and privilege of knowing personally both Katharine Graham and Ben Bradlee; respectively the owner and managing…
Part of Sheriff Sean Smith’s job description includes, among many other responsibilities, that he shall act as the county fire warden and “is responsible for the coordination of fire suppression…
Perhaps some of the canine species are smarter than some human species. It figures. Gifford Holt Durango
All one has to do is actually look at socialist-run countries to see why progressivism, socialism and/or communism is a lie. It is an anathema to what this nation was…
Tax increases are shortsighted, inflexible solutions to complex planning problems. Why not increase the revenue streams instead? Additional revenue streams are more robust fixers and buffers for shortfalls, maintenance, infrastructure…
Loathsome as Trump is, he is a sufficiently gifted demagogue and con artist to have gained the loyalty of most Republican voters. As a result, Republican politicians who denounce him…
Republican candidates for La Plata County seats were in attendance and repeatedly endorsed by the announcer. Candidates may have the right to advertise where they choose, but for Mr. Hamby…
Oil-fired steam engines don’t emit hot cinders that can cause fires. Locals and tourists alike are drawn to our steam locomotive trains. But only steam locomotive mechanics can tell if…
That’s because this mailing was sent under the 1775 law that allows congresspeople to communicate with constituents using only their signature and avoid paying any postage (but not the cost…
At least part of the reason is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has made it easier for job creators to hire new employees and reward their customers. While…
Now, Trump should ask them if they would like to join his Space Force. Gordon Akers Bayfield
One sentence indicates no one knew he was gay until he came back to the reservation. This is untrue. We have known he was gay since he was very young.…
While the article (“Halfway house director has history of sexual harassment complaints,” Herald, Aug. 3) focused largely on the experience of Schmier’s co-workers, I shudder to think what the offenders…
With Durango’s large amount of tourist foot traffic, and many visiting motorists not familiar with Durango intersections, these traffic control and crosswalk warning flashing lights are the ultimate in warning…
It is with ongoing dismay that the U.S. Forest Service fails to pin the (obvious) blame for the 416 fire on the train. I just read that the cause of…
Weiser has an outstanding background and is a perfect fit for this important job. His level of courtroom experience is comparable to three of the past four attorneys general when…
It is extremely peculiar how Democrats are now concerned about deficit spending after the Obama years adding $10-plus trillion to the debt. Of course, the current budget’s deficit was necessary…
When he asked for our vote in 2014, Senator Cory Gardner made a big show of posing pretty by windmills. Since then, however, he has done virtually nothing to address…
We have a president who only cares about himself and how he looks on TV. Every time he opens his mouth something false comes out. The swamp has grown bigger…
A World Economic Forum report stated that the world’s oceans could have more plastic than fish in them by 2050! But what about recycling? About 20 percent of plastic worldwide…
Durango is a true gem, a living page of the history book. I have had the pleasure to ride trains all over the world, but keep coming back to Durango,…
The transportation sector, made up largely of the light duty vehicles many of us drive each day, recently surpassed the energy sector as the largest emitter of carbon pollution in…
According to a study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Department of Defense gave over $1.2 million worth of sensitive equipment banned for release to the public to…
The railroad has been running continuously for 136 years. The Durango & Silverton is, has been and will be the lifeblood of the city of Durango and surrounding areas. It’s…
My grandfather took my brother and me to Lake Nighthorse, where the shoreline was too steep to fish from. The only place that was kid-friendly was blocked off to the…
