Editorials

Shutting down pesticide studies will not make health risks to humans disappear

Shutterstockdu1-i-syn That is politics as usual. Manufacturers want to be able to continue selling the chemicals – diazinon, malathion and…

April 25, 2017

Editorials

One wet year does not justify cuts to federal firefighting funds or crews

(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)du1-i-syn The outlook for the 2017 wildfire season also is positive. While parts of the state are drier…

April 24, 2017

Editorials

Earth Day: Our planet deserves more attention than just one special day in April

Our planet deserves more attention than just one special day in April

April 22, 2017

Editorials

Tourism worries: President’s travel ban is discouraging far more tourists than terrorists

President’s travel ban is discouraging far more tourists than terrorists

April 21, 2017

Editorials

Durango Mesa Park: community is invited to share vision and ideas for multi-event center

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 04/23/2015- Durango- Ewing Mesa on the east side of Durango.du1-i-syn Katz has done what governments should do but…

April 20, 2017

Editorials

Tire store closes, but its historic building will remain

Venerable tire shop will be missed, but the iconic building will remain

April 19, 2017

Editorials

Vaccine opt-outs that make the opt-out process even easier is unnecessary and puts kids at risk

Making the opt-out process even easier is unnecessary and puts kids at risk

April 18, 2017

Editorials

Wheeling, Montoya and Landis ready for a challenging local energy landscape

du1-i-syn ••• Joe Wheeling has served nine years on the LPEA board. He is the former CEO of Red Roof…

April 17, 2017

Editorials

While the runoff will be big this year, future water availability is uncertain

SHANNON LIVICK/STAR LOWER DOLORES Riverdu1-i-syn Otherwise, the difficulties of predicting reservoir water storage levels, and how much funding for water-related projects…

April 15, 2017

Editorials

Volleyball tournament results in big wins for girls and local economies

April 14, 2017

Editorials

Little free libraries build community, spark creativity and inspire millions of readers worldwide

Tiny archives build community, spark creativity and inspire millions of readers worldwide

April 13, 2017

Editorials

North Main construction delays are inconvenient, but the results should benefit all

du1-i-syn There is an ongoing CDOT project to rehabilitate the roadway, and an unexpected but necessary repair to the bridge…

April 12, 2017

Editorials

Loss of hospital provider fee would further complicate healthcare funding

Mercy Regional Medical CenterJERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald Paying for health care for individuals who have neither insurance coverage nor the ability…

April 11, 2017

Editorials

Gains made, with room to grow dual enrollment program that improves college performance

Gains made with room to grow program that improves college performance

April 10, 2017

Editorials

City residents turn out in strength to elect councilors and keep fluoride

Mail-in ballots arrive at the Durango U.S. Post Office.JERRYMcBRIDE/Durango Herald Finishing fourth, narrowly, was landscape architect Dave McHenry, who ran…

April 8, 2017

Editorials

4CORE’s ‘group buy program’ a novel, affordable way to break gasoline habit

(AP Photo/John Raoux)du1-i-syn But in the case of 4CORE’s “group buy program” for electric vehicles (EV), there might not be…

April 7, 2017

Editorials

Biannual ritual rolls community recycling and beautification into one

du1-i-syn The citywide cleanup, that jump-starts spring cleaning efforts around town, kicks off Monday and runs through May 5th. The…

April 6, 2017

Editorials

Durango Voice

Local singing competition brought out the best in performers, and in us all

April 5, 2017

Editorials

Charter school participation in mill levy overrides should be a local decision

The Colorado State Capitol buildingGetty Images/iStockphoto Charter schools have generally not benefitted from mill levy overrides. Whether to include charters…

April 4, 2017

Editorials

Student loan repayment burden is tough on those who want to live in rural communities

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald 12-17-16-Durango- Fort Lewis College students toss their mortar boards after receiving diplomas on Saturday morning during commencement ceremonies.du1-i-syn…

April 3, 2017