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Charles Blow: Return of ‘Law and Order’ for blacks and hippies

Recently, Donald Trump stood in the White House Rose Garden and announced an executive order on police reform – a list of minor, unfunded actions that incentivized some changes but mandated ...

DATE: Jul 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Jul 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Our view: A glimpse of battle in primary results

Hickenlooper moves on to his biggest fight while CD3 battle promises sparks

DATE: Jul 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: To people who bring packages, thanks

During this difficult time, I have used online delivery services much more than I ever have in my life. The biggest Christmas season at my house does not even compare to the numbe...

DATE: Jul 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Wearing a mask is not a punishment

Masks are not a punishment but rather an educated expression of caring for your community and all the people in it. I have read that many people who choose not to wear a mask feel...

DATE: Jul 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Has Donald Trump hit a new, new low?

One recent letter questioned the intelligence of a face covering ordinance and another claimed Democrats have encouraged rioters – a predictable and familiar rant. Another claimed that Duran...

DATE: Jul 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: Hear that lonesome whistle

All aboard for Silverton – eventually

DATE: Jul 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letters: White supremacy in Durango with ‘Chief’

The Take Down The Chief petition continues to circulate. The “Chief” represents an insult to Indigenous people and reinforces racial stereotypes. This is a legacy to white settler colonialis...

DATE: Jun 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: No disrespect in ‘Chief’ sign; it’s respect

I am only a part-time resident of the beautiful Four Corners area of Colorado, but I love it just as if it was my full-time home. Over the last 40-plus years, we have developed de...

DATE: Jun 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: How about a win-win on ‘Chief’ sign?

I appreciate the thoughtful comments of Toh-Atin Gallery owner Jackson Clark in the Nevertheless, the design of the “Chief” seems done in the style of caricature, which is often used as a ...

DATE: Jun 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letters: Herald allows racist term in its letters

I’m really surprised you printed the racist term to “grandfather” in, about the hot springs, when the origin of the term was as a way to prevent Black people from their right to vote (“ Do ...

DATE: Jun 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: FLC is ready

Fort Lewis College, with adjustments, ably prepares for students’ return

DATE: Jun 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday