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Gail Collins: Is Rudy Giuliani just the worst best friend?

Rudy Giuliani is the Trump administration’s point man on Ukraine. Just remember that, and everything else will make a lot more sense. “I think it’s incredible the way he’s done,” ...

DATE: Sep 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Gail Collins

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Sep 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Sarah Tingey: Thanks, Democrats, for trying to protect ANWR

Thank you to the Colorado Democratic Congressional delegation for recognizing that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, America’s last truly wild place, is not worth destroying for less than...

DATE: Sep 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Commissioners think they know best

I appreciate the Herald’s report “ One major objection is the lack of electing the community development director, an appointed position with overpowering authority. The commission’s positi...

DATE: Sep 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Richard Grossman: This book sets worthy climate change priorities

How can we reverse global warming? That question needs many answers, and the best approach is in the new book “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming.”...

DATE: Sep 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Population Matters

Tipton, Gardner enable President Trump

Do you believe we should support the men and women serving in the U.S. military – the people Rep. Scott Tipton and Sen. Cory Gardner are now showering with praise in their campaign letters a...

DATE: Sep 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Frank Bruni: Why impeaching Trump is necessary – and should scare you

President Donald Trump deserves to be impeached. But the prospect terrifies me, and it should terrify you, too. That’s not to say that it’s the wrong move. Arguably, it’s the only...

DATE: Sep 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

We need Denver, not Albuquerque, TV

As important as seeing Broncos football games is to many living in Southwest Colorado’s “Orphan Counties,” our need to receive Denver TV broadcasts is important on so many other levels, incl...

DATE: Sep 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Cracks are showing in Mercy’s facade

We are fortunate to have Mercy hospital here in our rural area. I have received good care when I’ve needed it, particularly from the infectious disease physicians. But these days, I wonder i...

DATE: Sep 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Where’s the fix?

Colorado mobile home park residents await creative action by government

DATE: Sep 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Adieu to Mr. LeBlanc

Council did the expedient thing by terminating city manager’s contract

DATE: Sep 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Firearm training must include firearms

As a nation unique to the human experience, the United States was blessed with men who were gifted with a knowledge of the classics and the history of nations to that point; a history which,...

DATE: Sep 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening