Newsletter Opinion - The Durango Herald

Reverse shocking city rules on nonprofit funding

Fact: Nonprofit organizations enrich our community in many ways. During my hikes, I regularly meet new arrivals who have relocated to Durango. Almost invariably, we end up talking...

DATE: Sep 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Where’s attorney when we need him?

An article in the Cortez Journal stated that the 416 Fire which started in June of 2018 was started by sparks from the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge train. The next month of ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Hey, stop bashing our wonderful train

I feel that I must respond to Tim Wolf’s letter in the Herald (“ I will start by saying that I love the train. It is a beautiful historic part of Durango. I can only assume that ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mike Johnston: No good answer to why-not-Hick

The only thing that surprises me about Mike Johnston’s decision to leave the U.S. Senate race is that it happened so quickly. The pool is now open for which candidate drops out ne...

DATE: Sep 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Mike Littwin

The city manager quit. It’s time for Durango to move on.

The city manager has effectively quit in protest: It’s time to see what’s next

DATE: Sep 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorials

There are caring professionals at Mercy

Concerning Tom Givon’s letter about the decline of Mercy Hospital since its acquisition by Centura (“ I would like, however, to separate the corporate misdeeds from the exceptional care I h...

DATE: Sep 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bring back the old, intriguing Elizabeth Warren

The most important campaign news of the summer was Elizabeth Warren’s surge. Early in the year, her campaign was in fifth place, with a mere 6% support. Now, she is rising toward ...

DATE: Sep 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Are you covering for Trump resistance?

The Herald’s lead story on Monday was about Paola Lerma Martin del Campo (“Paola Lerma Martin del Campo finds her calling,” Sept. 2), and it said she struggles with racism without offering m...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Story of Martin del Campo is real news

The story of Paola Lerma Martin del Campo told on the front page of the Herald (“ The young lady, with the help and inspiration provided by a Durango educator, has turned in her track and s...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Bus this

J. A. Lukas told all we needed to know about forced busing – and then some

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Protect our wildlife migration corridors

Wildlife migration corridors and riparian areas are under threat from growing human populations. Colorado residents are fortunate to live in a state with spectacular outdoor opportunities, b...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

I know how we can use red flag laws ...

In the debate over guns vs. public safety, it seems agreed: People who have mental illness shouldnâ€™t possess guns. This common sense public safety protection should be extended ...

DATE: Sep 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor