As the co-chairman of the task force reviewing the state’s oil and gas regulations, it is important that she understand the fundamental facts of gas and oil development. In a…
Thanks goes to Michele Redding, owner of the Animas City Theatre, for seeing that Durango is one of many cities around the world with showings. Michele’s persistent efforts have paid…
Our overall rates of marijuana use are lower than those cited in the article, but that’s likely because we include younger students in the sample. We purposely include middle schoolers…
Hermosa Creek is a year-round playground for many outdoor men and women, and thanks to their leadership and commitment, it will stay wild and rugged for generations to come. I…
Each week, I spend an average of five or more hours volunteering in my children’s school. The fear of reprisal that I have witnessed from teachers who express concerns or…
On the one hand, it has to be weighed that Islamic fundamentalist terrorists are pathological – lacking utterly in conscience and thus believing entirely that their actions are justified. It…
Fifty years ago, or so, a few of us questioned the San Juan Forest’s management plan for Hermosa Creek. Basically, the west side of the watershed was designated to be…
Thank you for your placement of these important notices in a more appropriate section of your publication. H. Louden Kiracofe Durango
A warm, heart-felt thank you goes out to Rep. Scott Tipton and Sen. Michael Bennet in their ongoing efforts to protect this special place. The Hermosa Creek bill preserved our…
I am writing this for Annie’s Orphans and for those dogs that do not have everything our buddies have at home. But these dogs are loved by a dear person.…
But here are all the beautiful side-benefits for the United States and the entire world from dropping oil prices: 1) Russia needs oil to be at $100 a barrel just…
Task-force members have extremely different experiences, access to power and points of view concerning gas and oil activities. Nevertheless, members have been patient and respectful to each other throughout. The…
The left, which definitely includes the Herald, as so often is the case, has a selective and limited memory. The outspoken leader of this forgetfulness is Nancy Pelosi who claims…
SJBHD is filthy! It is run down, permeated with dog hair and in dire need of repairs. It is a public-health disgrace. I cannot speak of the new managers or…
Colorado has a $13.2 billion outdoor recreation industry that supports more than 125,000 jobs across the state – hundreds within La Plata County alone. Hermosa Creek is a major destination…
He taught about life through history and had a zeal that one could not help but notice. This had nothing to do with dates and standards but understanding the principles.…
They have a broad-spectrum effect; only grass that is genetically modified or engineered to adapt with these chemical messages of death is able to survive the application of these highly…
Our mission is to help all wrestlers, from pee wees to adults, to become better and more competitive athletes; as well as instilling values, respect, sportsmanship and an understanding of…
So, it was with great sadness that I read about the recent theft of the puffin painting by artist Scott Dye that was recently purchased at Studio & and stolen…
Broad support from a diverse group of local stakeholders, bipartisan leadership in Congress and perseverance is how we turned six years of negotiations and a community-supported bill into law. Without…
During the last three years, the Herald has refused to publicly acknowledge and interview a group of concerned residents who, with their persistence, were able to get LPEA to offer…
That’s all changed. I received a notice that the tax credit I had went down. The plan went up in price, and as a result of this, my affordable monthly…
First, a nice comfortable setting for questioning is a must. A fireside chat in plush leather chairs would probably be suitable. A bear-skin rug is optional. If the agency is…
When will insanity end? We don’t have to be sacrificial lambs in the hands of powers that preach negative outcomes. Enlightened individuals from around the globe need to break bread…
Beyond offering higher education, the Fort brings a broad array of cultural events including theater, music and continuing education – plus, of course, a variety of athletic programs. Its students…
I was a registered nurse at SJBHD for over 20 years. I resigned abruptly without notice because I could no longer represent our agency and maintain my integrity. The administration…
The Federal Communications Commission has to decide on final rules, and we’ve made their job very easy for them. Millions of Americans, President Obama, hundreds of businesses and hundreds of…
Durango is not far behind in the national-mindfulness movement. The community takes seriously the well-documented research in medicine, mental health and education that demonstrates that training the mind to be…
Snowberger has been charged with improving the quality of our children’s education and keeping up with both our evolving understanding of best educational practices and the accountability measures imposed on…
Penn State University College of Agricultural Sciences offers an accredited course with Northeastern Organic Farming Association in organic land care, and Ohio State University is also offering the aforementioned program.…
