For 104 years, the League of Women Voters has been empowering voters through nonpartisan voter education, engagement and, where necessary, litigation to ensure voters’ rights. Simultaneously, LWV has policy positions…
The Cairo Conference “Programme of Action” includes a statement that all people should have the right to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of their children. Unhappily, many…
Ellen Angeles My name is Ellen Angeles, and I am running for CD3 State Board of Education. As a recently retired teacher with over 20 years of experience, a parent…
Sherri Wright My name is Sherri Wright and I am running for the State Board of Education. There are four things you need to know about me and my beliefs:…
The Durango Public Library presents for the 13th year, the 2024 Durango Literary Festival that kicked off Saturday and runs through Oct. 19. The festival is sponsored by the Friends…
In November 2023, the La Plata County commissioners appointed Ann “Moni” Grushkin to serve as La Plata County treasurer to succeed Alison Aichele, who resigned in July 2023. This election,…
Rep. Barbara McLachlandu1-i-syn We’re hearing a lot about Project 2025, but what is it? It is an 887-page recommendation of policy changes for a conservative president based on the Heritage…
Western Colorado’s people and tourists who visit the area count on good weather, adequate rain and snow, and friendly hospitality. How we define “good” when it comes to weather likely…
The ballot language for Issue 4A is seriously concerning. It’s not a $150 million price tag for the taxpayer, as it states repayment costs may go up to $300 million.…
One Next Step for downtown, one giant leap for Durango, IMHO. Yes to wider sidewalks. Think of all the extra space for activities: walking, restaurant seating, waiting in lines to…
We must recognize the differences between County Commissioner Matt Salka and his opponent Paul Black. Watching forums and reading letters to the editor reveal two very distinct candidates – I…
It was a sad day when the news of Mike Elliott’s passing was shared. Durango lost a treasure and more aptly put, a “living legend.” Those of us who knew…
A recent letter about Paul Black contained only vague platitudes such as “believes in sustainable development, appreciates clean air and water,” and mentioned his property a lot. Guys, what do…
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance recently said on national TV: “If I have to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the…
Proposition 128 is a citizens initiative that aims to reduce crime and ensure justice is served by proposing a change concerning when a person convicted of a violent crime is…
Amendment I to the state’s constitution is a measure referred to voters by Colorado’s General Assembly (state Legislature). Amendment I, if passed with a “yes” vote, would restore judges’ ability…
Dave Dillman I urge you to stand with students and teachers of Durango School District 9-R by voting YES On 4A on this fall’s ballot, which will provide overdue modernization…
As a mother of a Navy sailor, I’ve always felt a deep sense of pride in our country’s service members and our fallen heroes. Three years ago, I set out…
Donald Trump is the very demagogue the Founding Fathers warned us about. He incites division and anger with lies and acts only for his own interest. He meets every diagnostic…
I was sad to hear Mike Elliott left us As a kid growing up in Durango in the 1960s and ’70s, sports were a focus of home life and I’d…
I would like to remind some of my Republican friends of some facts that they may have forgotten. For those people who receive Social Security benefits in their bank account…
Our Western and agricultural heritage, and a big dose of neighborliness, will be on full display at this year’s Durango Cowboy Gathering, kicking off tonight with an evening with the…
Voters from Congressional District 3 will elect our representative to the University of Colorado Board of Regents this November. The CU Board of Regents oversees major decisions made for the…
Do we really need a “Next Step” project? The Herald article (Sept. 22) made it obvious Next Step should indeed be a nonstarter. Why mess with success? Durango isn’t exactly…
“Chaos is power.” That well-known quote comes from Steve Bannon, the same man who has Trump’s ear and is listened to unquestioningly. It also is a maxim for any strongman…
When it comes to Proposition 131 on the November ballot, prepare to spend an unusual amount of time digesting its two major components. That’s because if it receives a “yes”…
Quentin Young When the CELL first opened in 2008, Melanie Pearlman, the executive director, remarked to a Denver Post reporter that the exhibit transcended partisanship. Everyone could agree, after all,…
Elaine Leslie Margaret Mayer Kathleen Stachowski We want to thank the editor for apologizing to proponents of Proposition 127 for failing to interview us before abruptly issuing an opinion. We…
The misrepresentation of facts about Proposition 127 and the Herald’s subsequent decision to recommend a “no” vote (Editorial, Sept. 22) deserves rebuttal. Prop. 127 would outlaw trophy hunting of mountain…
Jack Turner It’s hard to be friends with your neighbor if you never meet them. In a world of growth and digital communication, communities can struggle to maintain meaningful, face-to-face…
