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Letter: Support victims of child sexual abuse

On behalf of Durango’s sexual assault survivors, Sexual Assault Services Organization (SASO) must thank our state legislators who voted “yes” on Senate Bill 73 to eliminate the civil statute...

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Apr 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letter: Join our Zoom to talk about FOCUS 2021 topics

If you are interested in talking about issues of importance to Durango that we’ve been discussing in the FOCUS 2021 series, please join our regular monthly Zoom conversations. Join ...

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Denise Fort: Water can be wrung out too much

Santa Fe, New Mexico, once was sustained by the waters of the Santa Fe River, which begins in the high country of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, flows through the city and then onward to th...

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Charles Blow: White supremacists fear “white replacement”

Last week, Fox News host Tucker Carlson caused an uproar by promoting the racist, anti-Semitic, patriarchal and conspiratorial “white replacement theory.” Also known as the “great replacemen...

DATE: Apr 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: We should take responsibility for our health

What if “we, the people” were in charge of our own personal and collective lives? What if when falling ill we would confine ourselves as we know to do even with a cold? What if while we are ...

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our View: Health care bill steps in the right direction

Health care bill steps in right direction

DATE: Apr 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Benjamin Bellorado: Bears Ears murals, rock art, textiles deserve protection

For decades, the iconic archaeological sites of the stunning canyon country of Bears Ears in southeastern Utah have captivated the imaginations of visitors from around the world. ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: Writer doesn’t want to hear that whistle blow

Hi, I’ve been following the debacle known as the fire-starting, loud, polluting train with sympathy. I know the Durango train has its following and its fans but many of us are not them. ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Train is part of Durango’s, nation’s history

In response to Jessica Cox’s letter in the Friday edition of the Herald, I find that I must once again defend the train. I love the train! I get chills when I hear her bells and whistles. Th...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mark Hillman: How I came to respect centrists

Sticks in the mud. Overly cautious. Obstacles to progress. That’s how I’ve tended to view political moderates – especially those in my own party. As a 30-something sta...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Mario Nicolais: There’s little hope for centrists, moderates

A few weeks ago I wrote a column about extremists in public office and their affinity for ethical lapses. It drew the ire of readers from both sides, which seemed to prove my underlying poin...

DATE: Apr 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.