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Our view: Property valuations are up for a reason

La Plata County property owners pushed back this month against the valuations they received in May to a greater degree than in recent years, likely not unlike other owners in desirable locations acros...

DATE: Aug 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Editorials

Let’s be the kind of community that looks out for each other – and for the bears

If you’ve lived in Durango for more than a minute, you know we share our beautiful mountain town with some pretty wild neighbors – black bears. And while they’re majestic to see from a distance, they’...

DATE: Aug 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Opinion

Zoey Waage looking to become Durango’s next downhill star

It took a minute or two for it to settle in. But, when it did, Durango’s Zoey Waage realized she was national champion. The 10-year-old fifth grader won her first downhill mountain bike national title...

DATE: Aug 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Sports

Durango city manager placed among top 10 in the country

Defining workplace culture, elevating customer service and strengthening collaboration have been the name of the game for José Madrigal, Durango city manager, since he was hired in September 2020. Oth...

DATE: Aug 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Health insurance affordability is not just policy – it’s a deeply human issue

Colorado’s Western Slope faces a daunting health care affordability crisis as private insurance premiums for 2026 threaten to skyrocket. Preliminary filings with the Colorado Division of Insurance sho...

DATE: Aug 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Opinion

It’s time for the Herald to fix its forecasts

The weather forecast on the back page of the Herald is between 5 and 10 degrees lower than the actual temperature most days. I have called the Herald twice with no return call. Before the Herald swi...

DATE: Aug 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fort Lewis College president welcomes parents, students on move-in day

Heather Shotton, recently appointed president of Fort Lewis College, greeted parents and students Friday, helping them carry bags and boxes to dorms, and working with staff members to make FLC’s 2025 ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Local News

Speeders, not speed bumps, are the problem

It might be worth noting that someone has already been killed on Animas View Drive. They were killed because the driver was going too fast or was inattentive, not because of speed bumps. Unfortunatel...

DATE: Aug 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vaccines prevent the suffering I experienced as a child

I have practiced medicine including immunology for 40 years. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admits to having no medical or scientific education or experience. Despite this, he has used his position of power to...

DATE: Aug 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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DATE: Aug 24, 2025 CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Our view: Property valuations are up for a reason

Let’s be the kind of community that looks out for each other – and for the bears

Zoey Waage looking to become Durango’s next downhill star

Durango city manager placed among top 10 in the country

Health insurance affordability is not just policy – it’s a deeply human issue

It’s time for the Herald to fix its forecasts

Fort Lewis College president welcomes parents, students on move-in day

Speeders, not speed bumps, are the problem

Vaccines prevent the suffering I experienced as a child

Editorial cartoon

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Our view: Property valuations are up for a reason

Let’s be the kind of community that looks out for each other – and for the bears

Zoey Waage looking to become Durango’s next downhill star

Durango city manager placed among top 10 in the country

Health insurance affordability is not just policy – it’s a deeply human issue

It’s time for the Herald to fix its forecasts

Fort Lewis College president welcomes parents, students on move-in day

Speeders, not speed bumps, are the problem

Vaccines prevent the suffering I experienced as a child

Editorial cartoon

Ballantine Communications, Inc.

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