For Sen. Gardner – and all the Republicans – it’s not government “of the people, by the people, for the people.” For Gardner and his party, it’s government of the…
We had noticed that rivers polluted with mine waste send their waters crashing across political boundaries, that methane clouds don’t have clean air and skies just over La Plata County…
Supporting local businesses really does enhance our way of life by supporting local city and county services. But, there are other things to think about as we buy gifts for…
I first met the Allan family Thanksgiving Day. They were on the side of the road and we thought they might have car trouble. Eager to help, we stopped to…
The Durango Public Art Commission needs to control its tunnel vision, and re-examine its notion of art in the medians of busy roads. Has no one learned anything from the…
du1-i-syn So, between curiosity and an itch, a spill of about 400 gallons of “produced water,” a waste water byproduct, occurred from a valve a few days before Thanksgiving. The…
Native Americans have many differing characteristics, however, without exception they honor Veterans and the Elderly. Our President offended and dismissed both with ease in the presence of these great Native…
I do want to honor the natural human need during grief for the “why’s?” and “what if’s?” That is where we begin when we are asked to face death, and…
JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald<br><br>07-17-13- Silverton-:Water flowing down the mountainside out of the Red and Bonita Mine contains high levals of manganese, zinc, copper, lead, Cadmium, aluminum, and iron that will make…
du1-i-syn The White House gathering was to honor the Navajo Code Talkers who helped this country win World War II, in spite of the fact that their country was stolen.…
Lachelt’s response to these allegations was to invite a full ethics review by the Eagle County Attorney who deemed that there were no ethical violations. Lachelt has always put La…
Friends and loved ones would eventually learn that two of Southwest Colorado’s, and the world’s, most accomplished climbers had perished in an avalanche some weeks before. Climbing, especially at altitude,…
The Arctic Refuge is home to over 250 types of wild animals that rely on this pristine land for their survival. In addition, the Gwich’in and Inupiat people rely on…
du1-i-syn Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced plans to raise the gate fee at some parks (although not Mesa Verde) to $70 from current fees of $25 or $30, especially…
The internet has always been open and free to all users. Under this proposed scenario, the major ISPs will be able to control what we view and how we view…
It is clear that the Republicans have forgotten that we voters are their constituents. Let’s remind them in 2018 by voting them out of office! Leo Cohen Durango
We feel like after all the charity we do, there could be a little respect from this town. Linda Hancock Durango
I had Medicare outpatient surgery and stayed one night in the hospital. The hospital gave me pain medication and antibiotics by mouth instead of intravenously, even though I had an…
However, in the current BLM handbook titled “Colorado Recreation” (available at https://on.doi.gov/2qluRbz) in the section on the Cortez Recreation Area (which is listed under the Tres Rios Field Office) it…
Rep. Tipton says the bill will add 16,000 full-time jobs in Colorado, and a “middle-income family” will gain $2,682. I called his Grand Junction office and asked the source of…
After hearing the history behind the name, I know he is correct in keeping the name of the Fort. To change the name would be racist. Do not forget the…
I would like to respond to Barry Lausman’s letter to the editor (Herald, Oct. 28). I agree that Dan Harms put a lot of work into his presentations on renewable…
Amazingly, the Herald is concerned that such inflammatory words as “sustainable” and “resilient” are now associated with Commissioner Lachelt, and so will “prevent dialogue” with the oil and gas industry,…
In this time, when our culture is looking at the shadow-side of white male privilege, it is refreshing to read his observations about being a gifted student; his perspective feels…
When the Western Leaders Network sent a letter to senators in February asking that they not use the Congressional Review Act to repeal the BLM Methane Rules (as had already…
