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Hamby for sheriff is a vote for safety

I wish to take this opportunity to encourage La Plata county citizens to get out and vote, and to vote for Charles Hamby for sheriff. I have been impressed with Charles Hamby’s stance to enf...

DATE: Oct 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Keep Colorado innovative with tax cuts

As a long time Coloradan, I am proud to report that Colorado’s economy is one of the best in the nation. And it’s not just our economic health that makes Colorado great. It’s our potential f...

DATE: Oct 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our endorsements

In governor’s race, we want a middle way. We also don’t want to be bought.

DATE: Oct 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Republicans, please support Democrats

Itâ€™s time for this country to move forward. The conservative right has finally gotten their long awaited majority in the Supreme Court. Now they can push forward their agenda of family val...

DATE: Oct 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Motorists, take care

Mike Smedley wrote a Durango Herald article in August titled “Pushy pedestrians put the cross in crosswalk,” where he describes the perils that drivers face when traveling the streets of Col...

DATE: Oct 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: On the Law

Colombia has lessons on retaking extreme center

Last week I interviewed Colombian President Iván Duque, who took office in August and calls himself a man of the “extreme center.” In an era of rising populism, I asked, how should politicia...

DATE: Oct 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Jena Griswold is the protection we need

In past years, I haven’t known enough about the more “minor” offices, like our Colorado secretary of state. But this year, it’s critical we all find out about and vote on these candidates, w...

DATE: Oct 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Stop trying to scare me with socialism

This election cycle I have received only a small amount of political hate mail. There’s one exception: Today I received my fourth copy of the same expensive glossy flier stating that Diane M...

DATE: Oct 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote No on 2; city can afford new police station now

The upcoming election is not, as our city officials claim, about whether our community supports our police department. The facts below show there is ample money for a new police station – wi...

DATE: Oct 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Problems with immigration at border began with U.S. meddling abroad

To separate children from their parents for no reason is inhumane anytime. But to separate families when they are fleeing violence, trauma, and poverty is approaching evil. What ...

DATE: Oct 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Your endorsement is dangerously wrong

The Herald’s endorsement of Brauchler over Weiser for AG (Sept. 26) missed the point. First, it mischaracterizes the office of attorney general. It is not a functionary “nuts and ...

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Only Colton Black should be treasurer

I was undecided in the race for La Plata County Treasurer but hearing about candidates in both the Durango and Bayfield League of Women Voters forums, Colton Black is the clear choice. ...

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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.