Tucker’s conservative slant is immediately apparent by his judgement of the “progressive views of the Herald’s editors and Durango voters in general” as being somehow wrong. OK, so he’s a…
It requires a leash less than 8 feet in length or the ability to call a dog to within 4 feet of your body. Voice control means your dog will…
After a bit of research – according to a report by Argonne National Laboratories – if each car in the United States idles just 6 minutes per day, about 3…
If you are affiliated with the American Constitution, Democratic or Republican Party and your registration is current, a mail ballot will be sent to you the week of June 2.…
Our Civil War Ball is intended to be a fun, family event to enjoy the grace and beauty of mid-19th-century dancing. It has nothing to do with slavery. It is…
First, I suggest that a “dog at large” be defined as a dog roaming freely with no owner present. Certainly in heavily used areas such as downtown Durango and on…
To compare V-J Day (Victory over Japan) with the V-B Day (Victory over bigotry) is like comparing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with chopsticks; the Mona Lisa with a kindergarten painting; War…
How does the development of the School Vault currently affect our children’s education as teachers take precious time to test drive this developing technology? Why was $889,000 of a reduced…
We’re not talking just about climate change, we’re talking about the rapidity of the change and/or lack of response to the change. This is not a liberal conspiracy; it’s scientific…
In asking the public to pay 50 cents per pound to dispose of batteries, the city is encouraging people to throw their batteries in the trash – jeopardizing lands that…
More people voiced their opposition to the marijuana sales than supported it, with most of the opposition expressing support to eliminate those sales altogether, not just in the downtown business…
So many people visit our town and enjoy the experience so much they choose to move here. Then they choose to try and change the town. If it was so…
Thousands of people retire without a lavish party every day. He is not special by any means. The people of Durango should be outraged. This is just another example of…
As a white Southern man and descendant of slave owners, I have seen far too much racism disguised as celebrations of history and heritage. Why would I consider a Civil…
They’ll still be there when you get back. Those we honor on this day, however, will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or…
In June, the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants. This is a huge deal – power plants are the largest source…
Food poisoning by E. coli and Salmonella bacteria, if they undercook their meat. Cancer – if they heat their meat to the point of creating cancer-causing compounds. Luckily, a bunch…
Margaret absolutely was one of the most unique and special people I have ever met. I feel fortunate to have had her mentorship and friendship. When I worked at Fort…
You all experienced it growing up: Invariably, the playground crybaby, stingy, brat who showed up and wanted to play, but you could not play with his toy, be it a…
Jake Lauer, head of school, Animas High School Durango
It really hurts me and disappoints me to see that people can spend money on fundraisers for schools that have plenty of funding and things that are not life-threatening to…
What the city should do is put up a sign saying “free half-hour parking.” What’s the worst that could happen? If the city is worried that someone may park there…
The DAH business day is constantly interrupted with injured wildlife coming through the front and back doors of the clinic. In the spring, five wild animals a day is not…
