We are so grateful to them. My dad was James Gore, who passed away in 2013. In the last few years of his life, he was constantly falling. My mother…
Immune to irony, Roy now declares God as his copilot as he grimly rams his theology into the vulnerable structure of our political system). Sen. Cory Gardener, chairman of the…
I’m thinking about how we can leverage the incredible immense energy that we collectively have toward the healing of indigenous nations. That is a hard question, right? A lot of…
I was impressed with how he downplayed his own accomplishments while emphasizing those of others. Todd would seem to be a fine person as well as an accomplished athlete –…
Regarding Colin Rand Kaepernick, I want to remind my dear fellow Americans, whether Republican or Democrat, whichever political persuasion you choose to align yourself under, that to kneel during a…
Funny how those living in Durango seem to have little interest in Bayfield or Ignacio until they see something we do better. There are good reasons Ignacio and Bayfield have…
On that same date, the Bayfield Downtown Farmers Market was created and more than seven vendors joined in an effort to promote healthy food choices and personal care items for…
As Colorado outdoor businesses, we understand the importance of public lands and wild places – not only to our bottom lines, but also to our personal lives. The threats facing…
As a writer and mental health practitioner, I know the power of story matters at a fundamental level. At a community level, the role of the Herald in removing the…
As a veteran and a voter, I am very concerned. When in the U.S. Navy I qualified “expert” with an M-1 rifle and a .45 pistol; it was not an…
Once again, the current president is saying “believe me” as he claims his proposal for massive tax cuts won’t personally benefit his own finances. Yet, his only tax return that…
An acceleration and flurry of activity is “bigly” (jocular adverb) inundating our little burg. I sure hope our city and county planning people are coordinating what’s going on here, so…
du1-i-syn “‘No way to prevent this,’ says the only country in the world where this happens regularly.’” Richard Gillam Durango
The BLM has put some stipulations on the sale, such as not being able to build within 50 feet of ephemeral streambanks, and says no further environmental analysis is necessary.…
We are requesting a 2.5 mill increase to address your fire district’s highest priority quality of service and response. We are your emergency response agency, and it’s going to take…
America has a critically serious problem with political division, a problem that has been growing for decades but has gotten so very serious in recent months that it may well…
The building exterior was, at best, shabby. The interior looks were unknown as, except for a blue bathroom light and bandstand light, it was dark. On weekend nights during the…
Hurry! Do your job right, but please hurry. Sign me a very concerned citizen of the USA. Tom Wishon Durango
du1-i-syn Suing the government over the anticipation of reducing Bears Ears National Monument issues pays more lip service on the land issues then it actually does protecting it. Not to…
“This is not the time to discuss climate change policy,” she answered. After people in Las Vegas suffered the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the White House spokesperson…
du1-i-syn His remarks reveal a profound lack of knowledge of, and respect for, the important and honorable role played by thousands of Interior employees who are among the most dedicated…
As Durango Public Library patrons are aware, the library is closed on Sundays and closes at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. However, library patrons may not be aware…
du1-i-syn Almost 98 percent of Colorado’s businesses are small businesses, employing one million workers. It is absurd that the drivers of our economy are subject to tax burdens as high…
The problem is urgent and of the utmost seriousness. Despite almost daily grave new revelations of criminal Russian interference in our democratic processes both before and after last fall’s elections…
It is not against the law to kneel during the anthem. Trump says it’s “total disrespect.” By kneeling during the anthem, people are showing the greatest respect for our country,…
A daylong workshop addressing this issue is planned for Oct. 6. Members from all sectors of our community are encouraged to attend and start a strategic plan to address this…
All of which creates sales and use taxes. La Plata County lacks a method for the potential development of a single additional lot or for commercial/light industrial uses or subdivisions…
du1-i-syn Another war? Another generation of U.S. soldiers killed, maimed, or deeply scarred psychologically, emotionally, spiritually? I could relate the horrific statistics of suicide among military veterans under thirty. Instead,…
Durango needs to get a handle on the public partying atmosphere before it destroys your town. Please don’t sell your soul to the liquor distributors and bars like we have…
du1-i-syn This will likely be a long night without much sleep as the area is once again given over to loud music (usually the Balcony outdoor stage), or the drunks…
