A first responder (fireman, if I remember correctly) was recently honored for his twice heroic actions, and I had to read about it in a “Talk of the Town”-type article…
Throwing coal embers into our beautiful national forests is extremely irresponsible and dangerous under these drought conditions. Look at the wildlife you’ve displaced or killed, the residents you’ve displaced and…
The commitment of people like Bill Wenzel (Herald, June 11) to uproot and leave families behind, risking their own lives, to save our properties is beyond amazing. Thank YOU, Mr.…
Silverton is a lovely and unique small town with a rich history. As their neighbors to the south, I would like to encourage people of Durango to consider supporting Silverton…
Perhaps it is too risky for the train to take responsibility for causing the fire (exposure to lawsuits?), but the lack of assurance that this will be prevented in the…
I have lived here now for two years, and wish to be a voter who is informed and make my decision based on what I see or read about any…
Although I knew Tim was asked to run by multiple people, I could not take his claims of issues in the current treasurer’s office at face value without investigating for…
With these conditions, without rain, we know definitely that these fires were bound to happen, just as they may continue anywhere, at any time, by any means. Lacking omniscience and…
Phil is extremely capable, smart and experienced – he clerked for Justice (Ruth) Ginsberg on the U.S. Supreme Court, was dean of the University of Colorado School of Law and…
I called the newsroom and asked how, in good conscience, you could post those on your website, considering the gravity of the situation. I was told that the Herald has…
Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald – Pedestrians along Main Avenue are reflected in the windows of the Durango Welcome Center.du1-i-syn A devastating wildfire is one. But there are others that we’ve weathered…
Why can’t you give credit where credit is due? Is there some rule at the Herald that you cannot run a cartoon or syndicated column that even hints at a…
He is a successful rancher and attorney (whose practice focuses on water law) so he doesn’t need a job. He is entering the race to promote the interests of the…
Many times I have glanced at a photo on the front page of the Herald and, whatever the subject matter, recognized Jerry’s handiwork instantly. Now, his art again being forged…
Soon the homeless will have their tents and tarps below the entrance to Greenmount Cemetery, sufficiently near Manna for its services and yet in an open and accessible area which…
Our state legalized same-sex marriage back in 2008, 7 years before it was federally mandated. Additionally, we were the first state to make gender identity a protected class, and prosecute…
I have zero training in forest management, but I believe the Forest Service may want to hire me anyhow to teach them a basic fire management principle: throw a burning…
I didn’t realize the effect that you have had on my life until this past week. Since you left us, I have sensed you all around me. I have seen…
The news is especially valuable to us as property owners at Purgatory. So we thank you! Cuff Sellmeyer Farmington
Ballots due by June 26 will decide our choices on the November ballot
I look across the valley to watch in horror as flames advance relentlessly toward homes in Hermosa and Falls Creek. And I am astounded that each time, with each wave…
Her detractors fail to recognize that audits are a standard business practice for treasurer operations, and that one plowing for one snowstorm (remember them?) costs far more than any audit.…
I have a unique perspective on both Democratic candidates. I worked with Tim at the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) for three years. He and I were an effective team…
But I didn’t know that. I didn’t know that as I read the multiple coverages in the Herald that delineated the accumulating expenditures for the changes that were being made…
In 2012: Scott Tipton, 53 percent – Sal Pace, 41 percent. In 2014: Scott Tipton, 58 percent – Abel Tapia, 36 percent. In 2016: Scott Tipton, 55 percent – Gail…
This is what I was told when I went to receive a card to purchase water at the fill station in Bodo. I agree with, and applaud, the city’s efforts…
