(AP Photo/John Minchillo)du1-i-syn Then the details came: Five dead. Capital Gazette newsroom in Anapolis. Reporters tweeting from under their desks. Suspect in custody. Journalists across the country steeled themselves and…
Recently, we have seen in the news about Sarah Sanders, President Trump’s spokesperson, being refused service in a restaurant because of who she works for, and Rep. King from New…
But this the most horrific. Let’s be more specific: Is No. 482 to blame for No. 416? Mandatory evacuations. Ruined vacations. Business suffers, where is the buffer? Lives at stake,…
The current situation, unfortunately, has masses of asylum seekers who also traveled about 2,000 miles and are illegally crossing multiple borders because Mexico spits on them now. Although my heart…
The NRA claims that we have a Second Amendment right to bear automatic weapons. Not true! Seven states and the District of Columbia have legally banned automatic weapons. After the…
Wildfire has always been a concern in Colorado, but changes in weather patterns are increasing those risks. The way I see it, there are three levels to public policy on…
Two months ago, President Trump announced his “zero tolerance” immigration policy, and his administration enthusiastically enforced this new policy of separating families who illegally enter the U.S. In six weeks,…
I am perplexed by our congressional representative, Scott Tipton. He just published a letter touting the benefits of increased fracking of gas on our public lands titled “We Must Utilize…
“Given the dry conditions and location of the club, Dalton Ranch is adopting a No Smoking policy on property including the golf course, driving range, and in and around any…
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald – A single engine air tanker drops its load of fire retardant high above the Lightner Creek Fire after a drone was reported flying in the area,…
Thankfully, my country is finally enforcing immigration laws that only benefit Americans and legal immigrants. In addition, I am proud of President Trump and have full compassion for United States…
She was transported by ship along with thousands of other children to Germany where her grandparents, my great-grandparents, took her and raised her until she was sixteen. She had to…
I myself have made five visits to Durango to ride and photograph since my first visit in 1994, enjoying the overall history, the restaurants and a few bars. It would…
That afternoon, my family went out to lunch at a restaurant on Main Avenue. As soon as we were seated, the pleasant waitperson arrived at the table to fill our…
There are more potential evacuees as this fire continues to impact lives: Bears may be forced to find new territories. Bears are territorial. Habitat already occupied by other bears will…
Katrina, Sandy and Andrew are just three great examples from the Atlantic. The most appropriately named Pacific storm Bud, however, will be remembered in these parts for timing – for…
Trump has done absolutely nothing for people of color, and I believe given the chance he would deport every non-white person he could, legal or not. Dennis, the words that…
Oddly, in coverage of the other areas elsewhere with natural disasters such as fire, mudslides, storms, mega rainfalls and floods, there is virtually no coverage of the main cause. These…
We appreciate your efforts as we pass that way almost daily. Thank you from 11 homeowners. Pamela Leininger Durango
Earl Landgrebe was a Congressman. He served as the U.S. representative for the 2nd district in Indiana. He is remembered (unfavorably) for his famous line at the Watergate hearings, as…
On March 19, I received a certified letter from Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture telling me to respond within 10 days of my decision to leave or reapply for the…
JOSH STEPHENSON/Herald<br><br>Fort Lewis College biology professor Dr. Cynthia Dott gets ready to continue on her way to work after a stop off at the Durango Transit Center.du1-i-syn A bicycle ride…
Yesterday, I was assisted by Denver police officers escorting and assisting those returning to Lake Purgatory. Local volunteers and county employees went house to house with safety literature to assure…
We were having such a good time when our hearts stopped as we watched a toddler almost run into the 60 mph traffic running adjacent to the park. There is…
What important issues was he dealing with in Italy that will affect our state? Jim Madison Bayfield
As longtime locals, we understand the importance of the county treasurer position. Tim is one of the hardest-working people we know. He is honest, ethical and has integrity. He has…
