Newsletter Opinion - The Durango Herald

Time to take action on climate, warming

You can advocate for the benefit of the planet! We don’t need to stand on the sidelines as we suffer drought, ensuing fires, low rivers, and more. We needn’t leave the ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tipton’s talk on taxes doesn’t add up

Representative Scott Tipton voted for the Republican tax bill and he’s not telling the truth about why. He claims lower taxes on the wealthy and corporations create more investment which cre...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Arboretum gardens continue to grow

The Durango Botanical Society has been busy developing new public gardens on the grounds to the north of the library this summer. Our latest project – the Arboreta Along The River Trail – wi...

DATE: Sep 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

YES to Durango tax hike on the ballot

This fall you will have the opportunity to invest in your communityâ€™s basic infrastructure. Ballot question 2A proposes a moderate increase to property tax and sales tax in order to fund n...

DATE: Sep 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Plenty of sideshows at the Brett Kavanaugh circus

WASHINGTON – If the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation process has revealed anything, it is that there’s an antidote for disaffection toward Republicans: Give Democrats the upper hand for about fi...

DATE: Sep 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Kathleen Parker

How much easier could they make this?

It’s coming: Ballots will start being mailed to you on October 15. It’s time to step up by voting for the candidate of your choice. Colorado elections are so easy, just mail in yo...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our endorsements

Two strong candidates for AG. A change to help younger people serve

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

The Supreme Court is coming apart at the seams

The Supreme Court is an unusual institution because it somehow manages to be both majestic and intimate. The court is housed in a marble temple with soaring columns, and it has ma...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: David Leonhardt

Arrogant white men must have no place

The Brett Kavanaugh nomination, in the context of the #metoo movement, has laid bare the entitlement, arrogance and authoritarian state of being that the is the spirit of the Republican Part...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

It’s my hope the city’s new tax will fail

We need money for infrastructure repairs and construction in Durango, but I’m voting against the ballot issue this November for a number of reasons: There are issues on the st...

DATE: Sep 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our endorsements

Measures to simplify our ballots and protect farmers should be adopted

DATE: Sep 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

America needs to hear from Christine Blasey Ford

In amoral political terms, Senate Republicans have been skillful in handling Christine Blasey’s Ford’s allegations that the Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when ...

DATE: Sep 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

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.