Most taxpayers with incomes of up to $54,000 qualify for our service. Taxpayers who are age 60 or older can make a Monday appointment with the Senior Center by calling…
The letter contains not a single word about the dangerous and destructive levels of air, dust and noise pollution and the environmental degradation and safety of the children and families…
Colorado’s caucus system offers voters too little opportunity to participate
But hiking here has become soiled by irresponsible dog owners who hike and bike in our parks and on trails. It has become impossible to avoid the piles and piles…
During the Feb. 10 county commissioners meeting, Silverton Mountain employees came before commissioners, asking them to go the BLM and request that the permitting process be expedited. The commissioners agreed,…
If, as a Republican, you have not spoken out against these policy proposals, then you are guilty of allowing your party to become a tool for fascist change. In fact,…
What unpleasant hassle is next? Clint McKnight Durango
And now come the pope and Bernie Sanders. As a very jaded ex-catholic, I didn’t listen to the pope. And I wasn’t going to listen to a “socialist.” But I…
One key reason that the pope brings Christianity into his remarks regarding immigration is that Trump, Cruz, Rubio, etc., make a point of pontificating that they are devout Christians and…
Roberts’ bill is a threat to the RES, an extremely successful policy program that requires electric utilities to generate power from clean energy resources. In the 12 years since its…
My suggestion to the commissioners is to donate two-thirds of their pay (which just increased 30 percent) to roads and bridges. They could then live on the last third like…
It amounts to little more than trash; after one wind and snow storm, these pieces become soiled and shredded bits of garbage that will for many years disgrace the grandeur…
A higher and more diverse threshold is correct for constitutional changes
As far as I could see, you presented a “what if” scenario as regards the Senate blocking any President Barack Obama nominee to the Supreme Court. Your contention that the…
Most Southwestern art aficionados see this tradition as a synthesis of Spanish, Native American and contemporary art traditions. The tradition is manifest in the works of Georgia O’Keeffe and in…
Then one of my friends asked, how are they going to train those deer to go in there? I told them they probably have special people with deer-training degrees to…
Durango is a town with Spanish influence, as is our state. In fact, if you Google the meaning of Durango, you get references to a town in northern Mexico. Colorado…
Even if you didn’t, and don’t, I recommend it anyway. Gaby Chapman Durango
I personally appreciate the distinctive look the portico adds to the corner of College and Main, the entry to downtown Durango. Finally, let the Garcias decide. It’s their property. Bud…
Once again thanks to the Republicans for doing absolutely nothing to protect our citizens. Instead they continue to spout skewed data and lies (which is what they’re best at) and…
AG’s opinion could allow Colorado to balance its budget without painful cuts
Every time my husband and I pass the empty building, we regret the loss. I wish there were some way we could help bring her back. Marianne Pearlman Durango
The “Lake for no one” descriptor is nearly confirmed. Filled in June 11, there have been negotiations/squabbles about utilization ever since. The Feb. 7 Herald story, quoting Kathleen Ozga of…
That veranda provides a nice inviting ambience to walk through and is an enjoyable and pleasurable place to sit or walk under on a hot summer’s day. All the points…
The King II Coal Mine near Hesperus is an important part of our community, and crucial to our region’s economic vitality. The mine has worked well with our community for…
