Editorials

Nordic center: Purchase of land near Purgatory means many more nordic miles and smiles

Purchase of land near Purgatory means many more nordic miles and smiles

August 4, 2017

ACLU: Colorado’s branch of the watchdog organization is in Durango’s grill again

du1-i-syn The latest notice to the city from the group that deemed Durango’s panhandling laws unconstitutional in 2014 – which…

August 2, 2017

Editorials

Renewables 2.0: Our region has been at the forefront of power production, let’s not stop now

du1-i-syn In 1913, Western Colorado Power Company, purchased DP&L and operated until the early 1970’s when La Plata Electric Association…

July 31, 2017

Editorials

Canyons cleared: Local monument is safe, but review process has a harmful hidden agenda

Courtesy of Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management Ruined tower, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, BLM Colorado. Hovenweep style Painted…

July 29, 2017

Editorials

Cutthroat: Restoration of native trout to upper Hermosa Creek worth the effort

JERRY McBRIDE/Herald file A colorful male Colorado cutthroat that was one of the first generations to be raised in the Durango…

July 28, 2017

Editorials

County budget: End of area’s natural gas boom means tough decisions lie ahead

du1-i-syn But with easier to acquire gas elsewhere in the country, in Mesa County to the north and in Pennsylvania…

July 26, 2017

Editorials

Every Kid Outdoors

Introducing kids to America is priceless

July 24, 2017

Editorials

Animas tubing: Death of Albuquerque man rescued in the river raises timely questions

The Durango Herald The city of Durango’s 33rd Street put-in signage for river users is comprehensive and cautionary, but it sits…

July 22, 2017

Editorials

Lower Dolores D-minus: Low flows hamper native fish, trout

Journal Photo/Jim Mimiaga Native fish on the Lower Dolores River use deep pools like this one to seek refuge during drought.du1-i-syn…

July 21, 2017

Editorials

Solar eclipse: How will Durango celebrate?

SHAUN STANLEY/Durango Herald The moon passes out of the line of site with the sun as both near the P…

July 19, 2017

Editorials

Voter fraud: Citizens lacking trust in Trump’s election integrity commission

Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williamsdu1-i-syn At 0.09 percent, that is an extremely small fraction of the state’s 3.7 million…

July 17, 2017

Editorials

Trade show: Colorado wins Outdoor Retailer show with smart bid, respect of public lands

Kim Raff/Associated Pressdu1-i-syn That’s a big win for Colorado, a big nod to outdoor recreation’s ever-increasing economic clout and a…

July 15, 2017

Editorials

Mandala: Tibetan monks’ patient art brings peace, contemplation to our busy town

Kunchok, left, Lungtok, center, and Shanu, Tibetan Monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery in Tibet, construct “Budda of Wisdom” Mandala on…

July 14, 2017

Editorials

Marijuana taxes: City council should avoid singling out a business that already pays its fair share

City council should avoid singling out a business that already pays its fair share

July 12, 2017

Editorials

Bonita peak: Local officials go the extra mile to ensure mine cleanup remains a top priority

Josephine Peterson/Durango Herald 6.15.17 Washington DC Left to right: Ty Churchwell of Trout Unlimited, La Plata County Commissioner Brad Blake,…

July 10, 2017

Editorials

Rosa Sabido: Immigration reform must address cases like hers

Rosa Sabido tells her story while surrounded by a local support group at the United Methodist Church in Mancos on…

July 8, 2017

Editorials

Black bears: We can do more to discourage local bears

With conflicts on the rise, we need to do more to avoid attracting our neighbors

July 7, 2017

Editorials

Lightner Creek: Fire agencies, crews deserve thanks; drone ‘pilots’ deserve criminal charges

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald A single engine air tanker drops its load of fire retardant high above the Lightner Creek Fire on…

July 5, 2017

Editorials

Independents week: A patriotic fourth of July, a great time to celebrate our spirit of entrepreneurism

There is a breakfast at the Lions Club in Bayfield and the parade at 10 a.m. A breakfast in Durango…

July 3, 2017

Editorials

Health care 2.0: Real solutions require bi-partisanship and acceptance of a role for government

du1-i-syn Health care consumes approximately 17 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, and is growing. A third of the…

July 1, 2017

Editorials

Wildlife detection: System a proven failure on U.S. 160, but so is our unwillingness to slow down

System a proven failure on U.S. 160, but so is our unwillingness to slow down

June 30, 2017

Editorials

Canyons of the Ancients: Zinke is right, it’s fine the way it is

du1-i-syn Both of Colorado’s U.S. senators, plus Rep. Scott Tipton, whose congressional district includes the monument, urged Zinke to leave…

June 28, 2017

Editorials

Generosity: Our community responds to help those in need

Our community responds, in good times and after tragedy, to help those in need

June 26, 2017

Editorials

Bike to work: Get your ‘passport’ and get involved in a future less dependent on the automobile

du1-i-syn That is not all that is bike-related, not at all. Today is the first day of Clean Commute Week.…

June 24, 2017