This problem affects our entire community. Most of us know someone who needs caregiving assistance, or we know someone who will at some point. What will we do if quality…
When she voted against the Electoral College certification of the presidential election, she made herself a threat to our democracy, perhaps without having any real understanding of why this might…
City’s strategic plan must address Durango’s future identity, quality of life
Sorrell BrowningDurango
When she objected to certifying Arizona’s votes, she said, “I have supporters right outside this chamber,” a clear statement that she represents the most extreme anti-democracy elements of our society.…
Their work is exemplary. More plans are available at better rates, including savings of up to 30% on health insurance premiums. The negotiations must have been grueling, but they brought…
Still, as an utterly senseless murder, this one takes the cake. The telltale signs of recurrent violence were crystal clear, as is the curious negligence of those who had the…
Eject Trump and let Pence facilitate a peaceful, dignified transition
While this ruling was a grand success for Colorado communities, public lands and air, coal utilities have already successfully worked to stop it. On Dec. 16, the AQCC voted to…
He must not know many conservatives in the U.S. government. Despite winning the popular vote and losing the electoral vote in several swing states by fractions, much less than Biden’s…
And all this during one of the busiest weeks of the season. What’s up, Purg?? Joey MaceyakDurango
The other good news is that Scott Tipton will no longer represent La Plata County in the House of Representatives. His replacement, Lauren Boebert, will provide two years of comedic…
Alex SokolowDurango
Well,over the last nine months people have been getting free COVID-19 tests. And now that the vaccine is being made and sent to states we are all getting it free.…
Durangoans pride themselves on their community, one rich in history and culture, entertainment and activities. But have you seen where you have scuttled your homeless off to? In the deep…
Looking back from readers’ perspectives
Why does the Herald allow such misinformation in the paper, in any forum? Consider a letter that asserts “Hey kids, smoking cigarettes is healthy for you! Let’s talk about the…
People should get their COVID-19 vaccine shots in states where they are residents. It is not a matter of discrimination, but rather fairness to Colorado taxpayers for limited vaccine supplies.…
That raises the question of what is the Trump legacy? It seems that it consists mostly of thousands of lies all confirmed by newspapers across the country, including papers of…
According to the pie graph of statistics compiled by the City of Durango, 64% of users are nonmotorized compared with 6% motorized. From a fiscal standpoint this is a no-brainer…
Boebert has stated that it is her duty to defend the Constitution. That’s true. It is. So, does she know that the U.S. Constitution expressly gives the power to hold…
What He told me was His plan for cleaning up the criminal disaster of this last election: 1. Trump provides preemptive pardons for the Proud Boyz and any True American…
State oversight of oil and gas industry shifts this month with new regulations
I wondered if there was really a shortage of substitutes available during these times of extraordinarily high unemployment. How has the Miami school district and other school districts around the…
This virus situation is not an emergency now, and looking back, it hasn’t been for a very long time now. The know-nothing “officials,” who for whatever reason we accepted as…
The Supreme Court has refused to do its job; one claim was that there had to be evidence ahead of the crime. Another was that at least 75 million Americans…
It is past time for Parks and Recreation to address updates to this facility or to build a new all year ice facility. Hockey is also growing. Durango, like Aspen,…
