Michelle Redding, owner of the ACT, has provided area residents and visitors a unique and much appreciated opportunity to share in high quality, metropolitan theater week after week. Most likely…
Here lie the remains of a piece of art that was enjoyed by some and inspired others to feats of imagination enjoyed by many. Cause of death – stupidity, violence…
As a local who loves Durango, I’m quite embarrassed that our tourists see all those weeds when they enter our pretty town! Not a very good first impression! I’m guessing…
Once the funeral coach is in position, the commander orders the guard to parade rest. The guard remains in a position of respect as I discuss the details of the…
My personal safety would be compromised by having large groups of people located uphill from me in avalanche terrain. The helicopter itself could trigger an avalanche. The heli-skiers who are…
For those readers interested in actually learning about this agreement and the issues surrounding it, I highly recommend reading Wikipedia’s page on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. In addition…
And do it again we did. On July 26, we again followed the trail through the wonderful riot of wildflowers. It is a gorgeous trail set against a majestic tapestry…
Now who should we make a deal with? We should sit down with the Kurds and the Turks and come to an agreement about how to fight ISIS. Anthony DeMond…
If rules are established to secure a safe environment, who will enforce them or will water skiers whiz around at 30 mph creating a wake that will effectively make fishing…
Why did it take the Herald three days to report this (July 26)? Why was this story on the last page and not a front page headline. The front page…
On the Kardashians negating our sovereign superiority I must take issue with Tom Wright. To the depths of my soul I agree that the ditches of pop culture are flooded…
I admit that I take issue with many things the president has done – and not done – but he was constitutionally elected (twice) and will be judged on his…
We have approximately two months left to reauthorize a 50-year national conservation program that has provided so much to American lives. And yet, I don’t see enough news on how…
I relocated here last fall, and, as an animal advocate, I gathered some information before moving. I was delighted to hear that LPCHS offers great care, has a robust volunteer…
How is Utah achieving such success? It is providing permanent housing to the homeless. Those who choose to accept the offer of permanent housing pay either $50 per month or…
It pains me to see, as a local who has lived here most of my life, what is happening to Durango: homelessness, crime, lack of respect for our town, trash…
How does he know this? Because some Border Patrol guy told him. Pretty much the world standard for verification there! Just a simple Google search reveals plenty of studies countering…
Yet, almost a month later, teachers and staff still have not received their contracts, and the dedicated 9-R employees are uncertain of the administration’s lack of professionalism, adherence to the…
The Regional Housing Alliance has identified the need for 790 housing units to meet the expected growth of the city and county in the next 10 years. These are to…
Jeff was truly singular in many ways, and his love of politics started early in life. His son, Patrick, when delivering a touching eulogy, reminded us that Jeff was 17-years…
Durango has sure changed, and it is so sad to think someone is turned off by the passing by of these regal critters. Way to go, Doc and Blizzard. I’m…
“Judge not! lest ye be judged!” is about as clear as the Bible gets. McCoy is apparently no more able to cleanse herself from her sin of judging and condemning…
Several weeks later, when this lie was obvious to all, the administration reluctantly admitted the attack was a planned act of terrorism. On May 31, 2014, Bowe Bergdahl was released…
Oh that another community leader, Durango School District 9-R Superintendent Dan Snowberger, had the same confidence in his people. No such luck, many heads have rolled. In what amounts to…
That was the first time I was arrested. My appreciation for authority does not run deep. My parents didn’t beat me into submission and I’m grateful. But it didn’t do…
It seems as though giving cash is not always the best solution. If people truly want and need help we can direct them in the right direction. Perhaps the Durango…
