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Mike Littwin: We’re no longer surprised at mass murders

Maybe what angers me most about the We can be shocked, yes, because this one happened someplace that we know. We can be heartbroken, surely, that 10 people who should be alive today were s...

DATE: Mar 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Our View: Sorrow and celebration

Sometimes “all the news that’s fit to print” seems to be bad news. Monday’s slaughter of innocent people in a Boulder grocery store is just the latest example. Our hearts go out ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Writers on the Range: We can act now to fight wildfires

For the 2021 fire season, the writing is on the wall. The West, despite a few days of intense winter, is far drier than it was leading up to last year’s record-breaking fires. ...

DATE: Mar 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: Buell will represent businesses, families

One of Jessika Buell’s advantages over other candidates is that she is extremely well-balanced. She is an incredibly savvy, successful businesswoman and still leads with the hear...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Furtney, Herald whitewashed his crimes

After four years of Trump’s lies, we must not stay silent when a politician lies or whitewashes his crimes. In the March 22 League of Women Voters’ candidates’ forum, Seth Furtne...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax should benefit housing, transit

Sure, it’s great to collect other people’s (tourists’) money, but to spend it wisely is something altogether different. I question why no one on City Council (save Barbara Nosewo...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Let’s have a conversation about rights

And Boulder makes seven. This year. How many more? At what point in time will unfettered supporters of the Second Amendment come to the realization that they’re overtly and regul...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Engineer Bosmans will help city make better decisions

Over the past several years, the City of Durango has accomplished much. The City Council has also made some costly engineering mistakes. All well-meaning people, the City Council...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Lodgers tax plan fails to meet city needs

The lodgers tax increase, if passed, will have no end date, and the allocations - 55% to market tourism, 20% for transit, and 14% for the arts and culture - will be permanent, leaving only 1...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Youssef offers leadership, accountability

Melissa Youssef is an experienced leader and financially competent member of our City Council. I serve as a volunteer on the Strategy & Long-Term Finance Advisory Board, where Me...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Be careful what you ask for in lodgers tax

Durangoans who are supportive of the proposed lodgers tax increase should consider the adverse effects that increased marketing can cause. Moab, Utah has a similar fee called the...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: CDC web page offers accurate information

In the recently published editorial policy statement on Letters to the Editor, I saw no statement of policy regarding publication of content that is verifiably incorrect. An exam...

DATE: Mar 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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.