I know that Colorado has the opportunity to be a front-runner in this movement and be a leader to other states, especially in the Southwest. I think that Colorado needs…
In fact, the pipeline will carry tar sands, diluted with a variety of chemicals harmful to humans and the environment. People who support the pipeline call this substance “dilbit,” or…
Distributed generation means buy local, more jobs and more local economic-development opportunities. When it comes to energy generation, we should not fight progress and support doing nothing; we should embrace…
I attended the recent public meeting at Fort Lewis College, where the CDPHE took comments from the public about what to include within a state plan. I was pleased to…
If the attorney had taken the time to know me, she would have found out, as a rental manager for almost 20 years, the number of free months of rent…
Veterans Day is a day for remembrance of fallen heroes and wounded heroes. There are people in the schools who might have had a relative in the military, and even…
In no particular order: Mike Valdez: Quiet, never bragged, a hero in Vietnam, he is still strong enough to handle a Harley hog. Billy Higgins was a star athlete at…
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment – an arm of Gov. Hickenlooper’s administration – will be creating our state plan to meet the Clean Power Plan and reduce…
Religious liberty should be scoffed at? Really? Marilyn Collett Durango
Second, the idea that my rights, as an individual, trump the rights of everyone else – that my individuality is somehow sacred – that died with the frontier, too. Todd…
This de-facto sub-division (resort?) will forever change the McMillan and U.S. Basin recreational resource. Furthermore, the surface disturbance in the construction of five dwellings (i.e. roads, drives, septic systems, and…
Just a few months ago, the Clean Power Plan – our nation’s first-ever efforts to cut down pollution from power plants – was finalized. Now it’s up to Colorado to…
However, if we want to preserve all the things that make Colorado an adventure-capital of the country, we need to take bold and swift action to address climate change. As…
I have worked as an environmental engineering consultant to Idarado Mining Company for several decades. As such, I am very familiar with environmental conditions in the general area, including reclamation…
So why the maniacal hatred of Planned Parenthood by letter-writers like Robert Goodrich (Herald, Oct. 2) who refers to the organization as “barbaric and butchering?” Because embryonic tissue that would…
Released on the eve of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States, Rep. Gibson is poised to answer the call for bipartisan action. Pope Francis addressed Congress on the salience…
We have elected some excellent City Councilors who, along with their superb staff, spent considerable time analyzing information in order to make the best decision for our community. The Herald…
Santa Rita Park is convenient, easily accessed, has plenty of parking, a picnic area, a playground and is near the river. In my experience, we were able to provide accommodation…
Furthermore, and even more ludicrous, is his remark that “real people make for a fun town.” So, is one to assume from his remark that the people who do not…
One reason Justin Trudeau achieved office with a landslide is that Canadians have become fed up with the tough-minded security measures that had been advocated by the now displaced Conservative…
Weeds are especially vulnerable right before winter. With the “Miracle May” rains, a Category 5 weed crisis is developing in La Plata County. It will only be worse in 2016,…
Once again, this is the reason that I won’t vote for any candidate who isn’t pro-choice. Don’t they get it? Comparing victims of rape to slave owners? Taking a horrific…
Thanks to both. Durango is a cool place. Ben Jerman Durango
Air pollution from power plants is a serious threat to the health of many people within our communities, especially the most vulnerable – children, the elderly and chronically ill. By…
We believe the federal Clean Power Plan presents a smart and expedient opportunity for Colorado to take big strides toward addressing climate change, while also spurring the development of new…
When you put Christians in the same box with the Taliban or ISIS, you are making inaccurate assumptions. These particular people of religion don’t believe in Jesus or his teachings.…
Health care costs in Colorado continue to rise. This year, we will spend almost $10,000 per person for our health care. We need a system that is less expensive –…
I would prefer that she assume responsibility for the abusive, unlawful exercise of gas and oil industries’ power to pollute and contaminate Colorado’s air, earth and water, including a demand…
On Oct. 21, my fiancé, three members of student council, one administrator and three representatives from the main Pueblo campus met. Their main spokesman said, “It is not in the…
