Don’t put public lands on the chopping block
American liberty and American wilderness are intertwined
DATE: Jan 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
The Inflation Reduction Act invests in energy, water and rural America
Democrats held unified control of government for two years under President Joe Biden. They spent their political capital to invest in America with three laws that will show most of their ben...
DATE: Jan 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Zornio: TikTok is only part of the problem. Meta and X need regulating, too
All social media apps are underregulated. If we’re serious about national security and data privacy, that era must come to an end
DATE: Jan 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Together, we must find a solution that addresses the significant wildfire threat facing our community
I’ve been watching the devastation caused by the wildfires in California. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the communities, the residents, and those who have lost loved ones an...
DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
An unserious nation deserves Pete Hegseth
First let me hit you with some realities:
The secretary-general of NATO, Mark Rutte, has said that the West is not prepared for the challenges that will come over the next five years and tha...
DATE: Jan 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Keeping our sights on protecting the Dolores River Canyons, our Western heritage, and outdoor recreation economy
This fall, we visited the heart of the Dolores River Canyons in Western Colorado. I biked an old mining road that overlooked the Paradox Valley where Utah’s La Sal Mountains rose above the r...
DATE: Jan 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Los Angeles is a wake-up call for the West – especially Durango
After fierce winds whipped fire out of brush-covered hills on Jan. 7, entire Los Angeles neighborhoods burned down. Within a few days, more than 12,000 homes and businesses had been destroye...
DATE: Jan 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Empowering women and girls through family planning leads to healthier lives
What if every woman in the world had access to her choice of safe, effective contraception? So far, this is a dream, but two programs are helping this dream come true.
In the past, only memb...
DATE: Jan 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Joe Biden: What Americans should remember about Jan. 6
Jan. 6, 2025, s
pecial to The Washington Post
On this Jan. 6, order will be called. Clerks, staff and members of Congress will gather to certify the results of a free and fair presi...
DATE: Jan 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Filling 2025 with joy, not wasting a single healthy moment
As 2024 comes to an end and 2025 awakens, I find myself rehashing the past events and imagining the future.
2024 was a very difficult year for me as I spent a good chunk of it deeply and chr...
DATE: Jan 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Bumper Sticker of the Month (BSoM)
Thanks for all your submissions. This month’s choice was submitted by Julie Engelken. Please email your favorite bumper stickers to letters@durangoherald.com for a chance to be featured as B...
DATE: Jan 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
Blue Man Group: You do need drumming skills, though not be bald
If you haven’t yet experienced Blue Man Group, you need to figure out how to do so before they end their shows. This show is unlike anything you have ever seen. It is made up of three nonve...
DATE: Jan 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion
