Op-Ed https://www.durangoherald.com/section/op-ed/feed/ Stay informed with the latest breaking news, local stories, sports, business, weather, and community events from Durango, Southwest Colorado, and the Four Corners region. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:39:58 -0600 en-us 30 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/op-ed/paul-black-for-county-commissioner/ In America, we’re often encouraged to think out of the box, look at situations from different points of view and examine a problem not from a standard perspective. Diversity is a positive ingredient. I am an independent, and it bothers... Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:32:06 -0600 AD22EB89-44FE-4C65-A92B-11E52B5BF316 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/op-ed/not-opposed-to-cell-service-just-tower-location/ For over eight months our neighborhood group has been working to oppose the proposed location of a cell tower near our homes. In the Herald article (Herald, Oct. 16), there were many misleading statements leading to false impressions as to... Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:56:07 -0600 D9C75A60-A765-41F2-B467-B51088B98A49 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/op-ed/extinction-crisis-climate-change-and-upcoming-election/ Planet Earth is in an extinction crisis, and climate change is affecting us and all species on Earth now and in the future. No mention of this from the presidential candidates. This is crucial to address. Species are going extinct... Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:23:14 -0600 4869BACF-FB34-4BA4-9AB1-B1C61C80BE72 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/op-ed/trump-mocks-christian-values/ “When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.” While the author of this often-quoted phrase has been debated (but was probably James Waterman Wise), Donald Trump created his very own version of... Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:01:42 -0600 039A0443-D071-4342-AF7D-F1DBEE89F7CD