Editorials

Women’s access to family planning key to social, economic and health gains

du1-i-syn Morley spent her lifetime working to make women’s lives better. In 2004, Planned Parenthood Federation of America recognized her…

January 4, 2017

Editorials

Gary Kubiak

Popular coach will be remembered as an important part of Broncos’ success

January 3, 2017

Editorials

Disturbing Colorado case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court next Monday

du1-i-syn At issue is the presumption of innocence and whether the state of Colorado can effectively reverse that. It is…

January 2, 2017

Editorials

The year ahead

Citizen participation in community conversations key to a shared future

January 1, 2017

Editorials

Lifetime parks pass for seniors goes up substantially but is still bargain

du1-i-syn The bill, signed into law by President Obama on Dec. 16, enjoyed the kind of bipartisan support not seen…

December 30, 2016

Editorials

Health care costs

A new study puts the incredible extent of the issue into better perspective

December 29, 2016

Editorials

Lynx sighting

Once extirpated from the state, elusive carnivores are a rare and welcome sight

December 28, 2016

Editorials

Year-end brings gift of land protection, agriculture, wildlife, recreational values

December 27, 2016

Editorials

Diminished energy

Counties in Southwest Colorado will have to learn to live with less

December 26, 2016

Editorials

Even without tumultuous presidential race, it was an eventful, colorful year

du1-i-syn Four things that stand out include the down-ballot part of the election, ongoing efforts to follow up on the…

December 25, 2016

Editorials

White Christmas

It may wreak havoc with travel plans, but remember that snowfall is a gift

December 23, 2016

Editorials

In model YPOD program, young leaders find collegiality and confidence

In model program, young leaders find collegiality and confidence

December 22, 2016

Editorials

Lake Nighthorse

Recreation is coming soon, but it should make some provisions for quiet use

December 21, 2016

Editorials

Increasing graduation rates fulfill moral and economic obligations

Jerry McBride/Durango Herald<br><br>12-15-16-Durango- Kimberly Davis, left, and Stephanie Moran, the Durango Adult Education Center high school equivalency program manager, played…

December 20, 2016

Editorials

Requiring ballots written in Ute language ineffective, unnecessary

The Journal file Neither Tiffany Parker in La Plata County, nor Kim Purcell in Montezuma County, had ever received a…

December 18, 2016

Editorials

Extension affords BLM a renewed opportunity to improve communication

du1-i-syn That the government failed to consult adequately with the tribe and the environmental review was not thorough enough is…

December 18, 2016

Editorials

Audubon holiday

Annual bird count offers chance to take part in a Christmas tradition

December 16, 2016

Editorials

New state director Julie Levy Duvall good for Durango, Western Slope, Colorado

New state director good for Durango, the Western Slope and all of Colorado

December 15, 2016

Editorials

Ice Climbing

Event at Ska Brewing provides unique chance to see top climbers in action

December 14, 2016

Editorials

Arts and culture are solid keys to a rich, vibrant, creative community

Courtesy of Studio &du1-i-syn Numerous artisan markets and cultural events are taking place all over town and, simultaneously, city staff…

December 13, 2016

Editorials

Marijuana moratorium a wise precaution to keep a healthy retail mix downtown

Moratorium a wise precaution to keep a healthy retail mix downtown

December 11, 2016

Editorials

Environmental assessment must do a better job of addressing public concerns

du1-i-syn That fact is one thing upon which most residents agree. The tiny mountain hamlet has struggled economically for years.…

December 11, 2016

Editorials

Election highlighted the need to beef up teaching basic civics

du1-i-syn As detailed by the Associated Press (Herald, Dec. 7), 4,400 fifth-grade students are voting to elect the state’s new…

December 9, 2016

Editorials

Trump’s attorney general pick could have a huge impact on all of Colorado

du1-i-syn All that could be undone by one simple fact: President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., to…

December 8, 2016