Editorials

Coal mine proposal preserves local jobs

There is still a place for coal mining, done properly, in our county today

June 23, 2017

Editorials

A trail no more: Forest Service was right to destruct illegal bike trail in Hermosa Watershed

Forest Service was right to destruct illegal bike trail in Hermosa Watershed

June 21, 2017

Editorials

Asset forfeiture: Colorado reforms strike a fair balance

Colorado reforms strike a fair balance that better protects individual rights

June 19, 2017

Editorials

Station No. 2: Possible locations for new fire station all have promise, but big problems as well

Possible locations for new fire station all have promise, but big problems as well

June 17, 2017

Editorials

Waterfall Ranch: Zink family celebrates 100 years on the land

du1-i-syn Agriculture is tough business. Always has been. Working the land to support a family is hard work. The variables…

June 16, 2017

Editorials

Immunizations: Most kids received disease-preventing shots, figures show

A single-dose vial of the measles-mumps-rubella virus vaccine live, or MMR vaccine is shown at the practice of Dr. Charles…

June 15, 2017

Editorials

U.S. Hwy 550: Improvements make a big difference, but the danger is still there

du1-i-syn We can travel on U.S. 550 to Bernalillo, and then a short distance on I-25 into Albuquerque and its…

June 14, 2017

Editorials

Airport subsidies

Essential Air Service program funding offers access, keeps small airports open

June 13, 2017

Editorials

Hermosa Creek: Management plan needs input as watershed protection plans take shape

Durango Herald The northwest side of the Hermosa Creek Wilderness Protection Area, looking toward the west from above Hermosa Creek.du1-i-syn In…

June 12, 2017

Editorials

Ride the Rockies: Durango gears up to host 32nd tour

du1-i-syn The route on Colorado 17 is due north through the heart of the San Luis Valley. Keep the Sangre…

June 9, 2017

Editorials

Summer festivals

Southwest Colorado’s outdoor music scene leaves a lasting mark on summer

June 9, 2017

Editorials

Antiquities Act: Museums without walls preserving our nation’s cultural and natural heritage for over 100 years

du1-i-syn Since being passed by Congress and signed into law by Teddy Roosevelt, the Act gives authority to and has…

June 8, 2017

Editorials

Community newspapers rely on readers for more than revenue

du1-i-syn Some readers, in fact, value that they have more time to read the paper or other periodicals before a…

June 7, 2017

Editorials

Trump slump: Uneasy foreigners may spend travel budgets elsewhere

du1-i-syn International politics also matter and, this year, the United States has a president who is not interested in making…

June 6, 2017

Editorials

Classic Iron Horse: The 46th version of our iconic event was exciting innovative and fun as ever

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic cruiser crit is always a crowd favorite on Main Avenue.du1-i-syn There has been…

June 5, 2017

Editorials

America last: Trump’s actions leave U.S. behind, dismiss input and risk public resources

du1-i-syn By withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, President Trump dismissed the advice of his daughter Ivanka, Secretary of State…

June 3, 2017

Editorials

Summer streets

There are no simple solutions, or targets to blame, for panhandling problems

June 2, 2017

Editorials

Rockies for real? Fast start at home and on the road has baseball buzzing about Colorado’s team

du1-i-syn Still, on Wednesday morning the Rockies had a record of 33 wins and 21 losses, and at one-third of…

June 1, 2017

Editorials

Leadership: Key posts vacant during a critical time in FLC’s, the community’s development

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 12-17-16-Durango- Fort Lewis College President Dene Kay Thomas hands diplomas to graduates on Saturday morning during the commencement…

May 31, 2017

Editorials

White Mesa: Remote location does not excuse radioactive spills

Journal file photodu1-i-syn En route, the trucks also crossed part of Colorado. Both of those incidents show inadequate safety measures.…

May 30, 2017

Editorials

Memorial Day: Take a moment today to remember those who sacrificed for our country

Richard Ballantine/ Durango Heralddu1-i-syn On the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I, we are reminded…

May 29, 2017

Editorials

Wolf Creek: Decision on land swap is welcome, but not an end to the Village project

Decision on land swap is welcome, but not an end to the Village project

May 27, 2017

Editorials

Pedal power

IHBC and Narrow Gauge 10 celebrate over 40 years of riding and running

May 26, 2017

Editorials

Climate action: Feeling the heat, local communities pursue actions to reduce carbon emissions

du1-i-syn Local leaders like Steve Skadron, Mayor of Aspen, whose community economy in winter – like most Colorado ski towns…

May 24, 2017