Editorials

Mining moves: EPA decision to drop Obama-era rule risks continuing a toxic pollution legacy

JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald 07-17-13- Silverton-:Water flowing down the mountainside out of the Red and Bonita Mine contains high levals of manganese,…

December 8, 2017

Editorials

Mountain spirit: Peak designations honor local, world-class alpinists, their legacy and the land

Friends and loved ones would eventually learn that two of Southwest Colorado’s, and the world’s, most accomplished climbers had perished…

December 6, 2017

Editorials

National park fees: Americans shouldn’t be priced out of visiting

du1-i-syn Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has announced plans to raise the gate fee at some parks (although not Mesa Verde)…

December 4, 2017

Editorials

Tailwind Nutrition: Grant money will provide a boost to a growing local business in Bayfield

Jeff and Jenny Vierling, owners of Tailwind nutrition, display some of their products.Sam Green/Cortez Journal Kudos to the Wolverines, of…

December 2, 2017

Editorials

SALT reform: Deduction loss may cause real pain for rural Colorado, state and local governments

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., left, the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, criticizes the Republican tax reform plan while…

December 1, 2017

Editorials

Noel night: Shopping locally supports who and what we love in Durango

du1-i-syn Assuming you made it through Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday, as Noel Night approaches this Friday, it…

November 29, 2017

Editorials

Sexual misconduct: Outside the spotlight, harassed and assaulted victims still wield little power

Participants march against sexual assault and harassment at the #MeToo March in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Sunday,…

November 27, 2017

Editorials

Impact fees: Fire district good will could evaporate without improved planning, messaging

du1-i-syn We did a double-take. It was almost the same headline that ran 11 months ago, in January: “Durango Fire…

November 25, 2017

Editorials

State playoffs: While Demon’s season ended too soon, Bayfield hosts the state 2A title game

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Dax Snooks of Bayfield High School goes for an interseption while playing Basalt High School field on…

November 24, 2017

Editorials

Thanksgiving: Finding family, yours or as part of the community; should be no solitary affair

du1-i-syn We do what we have always done in a small town. We band together to support one another. We…

November 22, 2017

Editorials

Tax reform: It’s necessary, but must be fair, equitable and not further bankrupt our country

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., walks past boxes of petitions supporting the Republican tax reform bill as he…

November 20, 2017

Editorials

Gwen Lachelt’s focus belongs on local constituents; network should wait until term ends

Gwen Lacheltdu1-i-syn When Lachelt gets involved in conservation issues in the county, as she should, is she fully viewing the…

November 18, 2017

Editorials

Intersection art: Public art for U.S. 160/550 needs to be everything the Arc of History was not

In April 2015, Three eggs showed up in a nest below the Arc of History sculpture (that has also had…

November 17, 2017

Editorials

Bayfield DMV: Challenging times breed innovation, efficiencies, solutions and compromise

Tiffany Parker, center, cuts a ribbon for a ceremonial opening of the motor vehicle registration renewal kiosk at the Pine…

November 15, 2017

Editorials

Leasing plan: DOI is ‘streamlining’ regulations, straight past local input

Sam Green/The Journaldu1-i-syn That’s a fair topic to review, especially if corresponding reviews exist of actions that potentially burden other…

November 13, 2017

Editorials

Mill levy vote: Across Colorado, communities like ours voted to provide for needed services

du1-i-syn Just a year after tax proposals to fund a new airport terminal and much-needed county road repairs were defeated,…

November 11, 2017

Editorials

Honoring veterans: Repaying our debt with quality care, not mere words

Kurt Patton and his wife Colleen Patton, with Combat Veterans Association, holds a sign up as more the 150 Veterans…

November 10, 2017

Editorials

FLC enrollment: New leaders, data, geography and brand identity must drive enrollment strategy

du1-i-syn While demographics and economics are working against all but the most exclusive colleges and research universities in the country…

November 8, 2017

Editorials

Arctic refuge: With no good reason to drill, Gardner should oppose oil lease sales in ANWR

A herd of musk ox graze in an area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, known as Area…

November 6, 2017

Editorials

Vote! – Durango Fire Protection District and school board decisions await your ballot

du1-i-syn On Ballot Question 2A/4A, asking both Durango residents (2A) and La Plata County voters covered by the Durango Fire…

November 4, 2017

Editorials

Native American Heritage Week: Be sure to attend FLC presentations featuring Native authors and artists

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Fort Lewis College students talk with Native American freshman in the teepee outside of the Student Union Building…

November 3, 2017

Editorials

Open enrollment: Though embattled, the ACA stands and residents should access it starting today

du1-i-syn The GOP’s continued war on the Affordable Care Act has further muddied the public’s understanding of a difficult subject…

November 1, 2017

Editorials

Random acts: Anonymous donor pays it forward for veterans to ride public transit for free

Anonymous donor pays it forward for veterans to ride public transit for free

October 30, 2017

Editorials

Fake news: Thirsty for the truth, the Herald partners to inform, educate, entertain

du1-i-syn No matter how much you wished these statements to be true, or if confirmation bias – information you agree…

October 28, 2017