How do we tell our children that our president is a convicted felon? If the president is an example, is it OK to disobey and potentially commit crimes, even if minor? John Hopkins Durango

Monday, Jan. 20, is the MLK holiday. It also is the presidential inauguration. The irony lies in what these two men represent and committed their lives to. Dr. King was born into a preacher’s family ...

I’ve been watching the devastation caused by the wildfires in California. My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the communities, the residents, and those who have lost loved ones and everythi...

What goes through Trump’s mind is unfathomable, and that is not because he outshines Stephen Hawking. His latest incarnation as El Conquistador bears this out. Of all the things that need to be dealt ...

The devastation of the California fires has fueled memories of the 416 Fire in La Plata County. With this letter, I am requesting that La Plata County and LPEA provide an update to the Herald of what ...

After spending nearly two decades as a Durango jeweler, Jamie King, owner of Jamie’s Fine Jewelry, is closing shop. “It’s bittersweet,” she said. “I’m going to miss it, but I’m also looking forward t...

First let me hit you with some realities: The secretary-general of NATO, Mark Rutte, has said that the West is not prepared for the challenges that will come over the next five years and that it’s tim...

OGDEN, Utah – It is considered a notable achievement when a women’s basketball player reaches the threshold of 1,000 career points. Weber State University junior Lanae Billy, has reached that goal in ...

Typically a sixth-man option for head coach Damon White Thunder, senior forward Austin Wilmer made his start Friday night inside BHS Gymnasium one he may never forget. Protecting sophomore forward Cam...

The Durango boys basketball team has been hot from 3-point range and it’s been contagious the last few games. Saturday’s game against Grand Junction Central was no different; the Demons hit nine 3-poi...