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David Brooks: Elizabeth Warren is a bad choice ... that we’d have to make

If the general election campaign turns out to be Trump vs. Warren, what the heck are we supposed to do? The first thing we could do, of course, is pray for a miracle. Maybe the De...

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: David Brooks

Herald should dump progressive, irrelevant columns

When I moved to Durango almost 30 years ago, the population in La Plata County was about 32,000 people and the Herald’s circulation was 12,000-plus readers. Today, the population ...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Durango city councilors are disrespecting the budget process

I agree, as most of Durango would, that careful consideration of a $94 million annual budget is “noble,” but Jackie Caudill conflates the July 2019 update to the Parks, Open Space, Trails an...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Herald endorsed the wrong school board candidate

I disagree with The Durango Herald’s endorsement of incumbent Stephanie Moran for the Durango 9-R School Board District B seat. In my opinion, Kristin Smith is a much better choic...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lack of warning on 550 is ridiculous – and rude

Wouldn’t it be the right thing to do to advise drivers that line painting will be commencing smack dab in the middle of the afternoon at approximately 5 mph for the entire stretch of 550 Nor...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: It’s the economy, stupid ... uh-oh

Could the Dems be doomed by prosperity?

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorials

You can’t really go wrong satirizing the news

The What both sites parody foremost is the mainstream news media, which even at its best, as with The Washington Post (“Democracy Dies in Darkness”), can be almost unbearably portentous. (...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Gardner, Tipton not real Republicans

My sentiments lie with the economic philosophy of Democrats, principally because the system has become increasingly rigged in favor of the rich and very rich, whose after-tax wealth has grea...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Climate activists: Check your privilege

Climate change is a real issue that requires complex solutions to address. However, finger wagging and protesting are not those solutions. In fact, I’d say those arguing that worldview are s...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Hooray for the Zinks and wetlands expansion

Kudos to Patti and the late Ed Zink for restoring 50 acres of wetlands on their property and gaining approval to expand the essential ecosystem another 15 acres. Positive news on...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Kathleen Parker: With Syria and Turkey, Trump has blood on his hands

WASHINGTON – So let me get this straight: President Trump ordered the removal of American troops from northern Syria, knowing that Turkey would invade, seize and occupy Kurd-occupied land. ...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Gov. Jared Polis: We’re saving Coloradans money on health insurance

When I’m in Southwest Colorado, the No. 1 thing I hear from folks is that they’re tired of getting ripped off on the cost of health care. From skyrocketing premiums to out-of-cont...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

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