In the recent opinion column, “Democrats are invoking the ‘Rule of Law‘ selectively and hypocritically,” (Herald, May 18), the author employed a mix of “alternative facts,” false equivalencies and omi...

After reading articles (Herald, May 4, Herald , May 6) on the salary negotiations between Durango School District 9-R and its employee associations, I understand the frustration on both sides. Our ...

Memorial Day, a federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May, is a day of remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military. It is a time to honor their service and ultimate sacri...

I am writing as a proud member of the disability community in Southwest Colorado. I live, work and volunteer independently with the support I receive through Medicaid. I’m deeply concerned about what ...

We, the undersigned, are Vietnam veterans who are currently receiving medical and mental health care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics. Every one of us stepped up t...

This is like the “emperor has no clothes.” There is only one dog park in Durango. This dog park is not one-size-fits-all. I have a small, energetic dog who quickly becomes prey in this one dog park. ...

I recall from pre-Fox, pre-Limbaugh days that I could talk with Republicans about what they valued and their view for legislative policies and social programs. We could find common ground within some ...

As a young man, I often wondered at the fact that so many people idolized the wealthy. I still do. I grew up at a time when many of my family and friends worked for large corporations such as Ford, GM...

On Saturday, Cobe Freeburn showed why he was the defending Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race champion. The Durango native bided his time in the chase group as they steadily caught Isaac A...