Editorials

National parks, public lands are opportunities for tourism growth

Gas is still cheap. In addition, 2016 is the centennial of the National Park Service, and that additional advertising should…

May 8, 2016

Editorials

Backing Trump: Republicans face tough dilemma in choosing between party, pride

It is not as simple as it might seem. There is a lot to be said for party loyalty. After…

May 7, 2016

Editorials

Herald’s loss, county’s gain

I expect the county will quickly come to depend on her skills, knowledge and consistently sound judgment. I did. Megan…

May 7, 2016

Editorials

Scandal in Tipton’s Thompson Divide proposal should be content, not origins

At issue is Thompson Divide, west and northwest of Aspen. It encompasses an area roughly defined by Glenwood Springs, McLure…

May 4, 2016

Editorials

City right to be concerned about Councilor Marbury’s ethics and dismiss non-issue

Then again, the board should investigate complaints, which is precisely what it did. A complaint was filed after Marbury suggested…

May 4, 2016

Editorials

Colorado Supreme Court rules that state law pre-empts local bans

In separate and unanimous decisions, the court upheld lower court decisions and overturned Fort Collins’ five-year moratorium on fracking and…

May 3, 2016

Editorials

Proposed changes to marijuana sales laws are too broad, too soon

This is too much and too soon. It is unclear what problems this proposal is intended to fix or why…

May 2, 2016

Editorials

Downtown is lacking wheelchair access

Streets with pedestrian walkways and signage on one side were met with a 6-inch to 9-inch curb – no ramps.…

May 2, 2016

Editorials

Improving economy will require modern solutions, not slogans

This political season, when one presidential candidate promises to make America great again and another is attacking recent trade agreements,…

May 1, 2016

Editorials

New and returning LPEA directors should make lessening divisions a priority

New and returning directors should make lessening divisions a priority

April 30, 2016

Editorials

Bipartisan wind power support protects clean energy and Colorado jobs

Bipartisan support for funding protects clean energy and Colorado jobs

April 28, 2016

Editorials

Cruz and Kasich spoiler deal was too little, too late and too manipulative

The alliance might have worked, except for, well, nearly everything about it. It was simply too little, too late, and…

April 26, 2016

Editorials

Wedding Cakes: Court reaffirms Colorado’s anti-discrimination law

This all began when David Mullins and Charlie Craig tried to buy a wedding cake from the Masterpiece Cakeshop in…

April 26, 2016

Editorials

Reinstating Colorado’s primary makes sense; letting everyone vote does not

Colorado eliminated its presidential primary in 2003 as a cost-saving measure. It was said that doing away it saved more…

April 24, 2016

Editorials

New retirement rules should help workers make best choices

The difference is that some brokers in meeting the present standard have been putting their clients into investments which earn…

April 24, 2016

Editorials

La Plata Electric Association election will keep co-op moving forward

The point of an election, however, is to choose. The Herald suggests LPEA members re-elect incumbents Mark Garcia in District…

April 23, 2016

Editorials

Colorado should grant mill levy dollars to charter schools

Charter schools receive state funding according to the per-pupil operating revenue accorded all public schools, but the cost of operating…

April 21, 2016

Editorials

Senate energy bill promotes efficiency, renewables, clean technology

The bill contains billions of dollars in funding for research into emerging energy technology, including marine hydrokinetic sources, geothermal and…

April 20, 2016

Editorials

Democrats’ choice of former state Sen. Gail Schwartz promises good contest

Democrats’ choice of former state senator promises a good contest

April 19, 2016

Editorials

Barking dogs ordinance reflects changing neighborhoods

The county’s draft ordinance adds nuisance barking to its chapter on animals, weighing in on a growing problem for residents…

April 18, 2016

Editorials

State lawmakers right to ensure clarity of medical facilities’ costs

It is no wonder they are appealing. Facilities are probably closer to home, and have short hallways and easy check-in…

April 17, 2016

Editorials

Whitewater Park

Project revisions and consequencesput the city of Durango on the hook

April 16, 2016

Editorials

Congress’ beating up of EPA no substitute for real fix

That is fine, as far as it goes. EPA work did trigger the spill, and as the agency’s top officials,…

April 13, 2016

Editorials

Focus on prevention, restoration a positive shift for 9-R

In that vein, Durango School District 9-R is proposing steps that emphasize growth opportunities over simply punishing kids for their…

April 13, 2016