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Vote 'no’ on Proposition 127: Keep our big cats in the hands of science, not the ballot box

I usually avoid discussing politics with those outside my inner circle. However, failing to explain why I oppose Proposition 127 would be doing a disservice to my former colleagues and lifel...

DATE: Nov 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Katie Stewart is young people’s and Southwest Colorado’s next champion

You know we’re close to an election when every commercial is a political ad. With Nov. 5 rapidly approaching, it’s important that people in Southwest Colorado know that there’s an opportunit...

DATE: Nov 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Invest in ethical hunting and recreation for the true balance of nature

Walk with me. I’ll show you Proposition 127. See that metal cage on public land, covered in snow. There’s a bobcat inside. A fur trapper used cat food as bait. She’s cold, wet and terrorized...

DATE: Nov 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Making endorsements is the right, courageous and ethical thing to do

In late October, The Durango Herald ran endorsements for items on the general election ballot of La Plata County, as well as for president of the United States. Such journalism runs in the f...

DATE: Nov 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Donald Trump’s secret weapon? Latinos

Latinos are the ultimate swing voter. Most come from countries with socially liberal policies, but are culturally steeped in conservative values and norms rooted in the Catholic Church. And ...

DATE: Nov 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Voting ‘yes’ on 1A: For our families, our children and the future of La Plata County

As a third-generation La Plata County native, I’ve always cherished this place. It’s where my family put down roots, where I grew up and where I’ve chosen to raise my own children. But for t...

DATE: Oct 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

This November, we must protect election officials

The attorney general of the United States, Merrick Garland, had a reminder for the American people in remarks before a recent meeting of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force:...

DATE: Oct 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Mike Elliott at the center of nordic ski achievements and memories on Saturday

On the patio at the Powerhouse on the banks of the Animas River on Saturday afternoon were many of the Nordic skiers who put Durango in the news in the 1960s and 1970s for their cross-countr...

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Paul Black for county commissioner

In America, we’re often encouraged to think out of the box, look at situations from different points of view and examine a problem not from a standard perspective. Diversity is a positive in...

DATE: Oct 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Not opposed to cell service, just tower location

For over eight months our neighborhood group has been working to oppose the proposed location of a cell tower near our homes. In the Herald article (Herald, Oct. 16), there were many mislead...

DATE: Oct 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The seduction of scapegoating

Immigration has risen to the top of the issue list for a clear majority of Americans. For many voters, it is now more important than the economy, inequality, health care, education, housing,...

DATE: Oct 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Mountain lions: Truth not myth

When scientists become advocates during an election and tell you “just the facts,” you can be certain they are only telling you part of the facts. As Colorado’s carnivore biologist with Colo...

DATE: Oct 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.