Editorials

Hemp and H20: Legislation signed in Cortez removes hurdle to hemp farming in Colorado

Legislation signed in Cortez removes hurdle to hemp farming in Colorado

May 24, 2017

Editorials

71st General Assembly: Legislative session touted as most production in years

Legislative session touted as most productive and collaborative in years

May 22, 2017

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Public Lands Day: A great day to be outside, enjoy and get informed about a threat to public lands

du1-i-syn These lands and the waters that flow through them define the landscape and the people who live here, as…

May 20, 2017

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LPEA election: Two new board members gain seats amid one considerable loss of talent

du1-i-syn Rancher Davin Montoya retained his long-held seat, promising to continue to bring financial focus to anything out of the…

May 19, 2017

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River walk: Saturday’s event a perfect time to honor local law enforcement past and present

du1-i-syn It is fitting, then, that this year’s Memorial Day River Walk to honor and support local law enforcement, and…

May 18, 2017

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Suicide awareness: Summit is a start, but there is much to be learned to help those most in need

Mary Shinn/ Durango Herald Desiree Henderson reads some of the answers to the questions posed by San Juan Basin Public…

May 17, 2017

Editorials

Western Excelsior: Fire was a disaster, an opportunity and an important lesson

du1-i-syn Western Excelsior has provided steady employment, supported the local community and added economic value to local timber resources by…

May 16, 2017

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Crafted beverages: Thirsty travelers to benefit from new promotion of crafted beverage culture

du1-i-syn Food and beverages have long helped to create memories of a place. People travel (and often return) with this…

May 15, 2017

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BLM headquarters: Agency needs to improve its decision processes, but a move will not do that

Agency needs to improve its decision processes, but a move will not do that

May 13, 2017

Editorials

Smoke screen: President’s ill-timed dismissal of Comey calls for special prosecutor investigation

James Comey AP Photo/Susan Walshdu1-i-syn For our international opponents, who claim to be democratic but put forth only single candidates in…

May 12, 2017

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Rig to flip: Even seasoned boaters need to take Santa Rita’s new rapids seriously

JERRY McBRIDE/Herald Rafters enjoy the high waters in the Smelter Rapid Corner Pocket in Durango.du1-i-syn The city might be better served…

May 11, 2017

Editorials

San Juan Wilderness: The act, overdue for support and passage by Congress, gets another try

du1-i-syn Introduced in 2009 and last considered by Congress in 2013 – when it passed through the committee process in…

May 10, 2017

Editorials

Childhood poverty rates affect Southwest Colorado

Childhood poverty can harm entire communities, and generations as well

May 9, 2017

Editorials

Firestone blast: Governor Hickenlooper is right to demand maps from producers

A home explosion in Firestone Monday, April 17, 2017 killed two and sent two people to the hospital. Dennis Herrera/…

May 7, 2017

Editorials

Wheeling, Montoya and Landis remain best choices in 2017 LPEA election

Votes for Montoya, Landis and Wheeling will sustain leadership for our co-op

May 6, 2017

Editorials

Purgatory’s 2016-17 season wraps, celebrates great snowfall and new investments

du1-i-syn Coleman wasted no time in making the investments he pledged not only in Purgatory, but also Hesperus Ski Area,…

May 5, 2017

Editorials

Ruedi Bear: Like his developments, this proud American immigrant was a diamond in the rough

Ruedi Beardu1-i-syn That post on the Facebook page of Ruedi Bear’s daughter, Barbara Frontella, sums up the life of a…

May 4, 2017

Editorials

House Bill 1321 should not be a shock to hunters and anglers

HB 1321 is a necessary, and expected, attempt to address funding shortfall

May 3, 2017

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Legislature’s efforts to fund state infrastructure may fall short for another year

May 2, 2017

Editorials

Canada geese

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald After several nervous days of waiting and hoping the water levels of the Animas River wouldn’t climb to…

May 1, 2017

Editorials

National Monuments: Preserving our nation’s historic, cultural and natural heritage for over 100 years

Lead archaeologist for Canyon of the Ancients National Monument, Vince Macmillan, discusses the significance of the Saddle Horn Pueblo behind…

April 29, 2017

Editorials

Trees are the answer for Durango’s Arbor Day celebration

Arbor Day in Durango is not limited to the third or fourth Friday in April

April 28, 2017

Editorials

Chamber building purchase makes sense; parks must remain a priority

Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald – DURANGO, CO- 2-02-16- The Durango Chamber of Commerce building at Sant Rita Park.du1-i-syn Had we been…

April 27, 2017

Editorials

LPEA vote on renewable energy is a step in the right, and future, direction

du1-i-syn Facing pressure from vocal individuals, including a few board members, to increase the share of renewables to a much…

April 25, 2017