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Letter: Republicans aid and abet Trump the criminal

What crimes has Donald Trump committed? Certainly violations of the emoluments clause, graft, violations of the Hatch Act, inciting insurrection, election interference, solicitin...

DATE: Jan 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Jan 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Rep. Barbara McLachlan

At the risk of tempting fate, I’d dare to say that just one month in, I’m feeling hopeful about 2021. The challenges we face are great: the COVID-19 pandemic still rages on, coun...

DATE: Jan 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: Another ‘vote’ for phasing out wood burning

I agree with your correspondent Wood smoke contains toxic chemicals similar to cigarette smoke as well as tiny PM2.5 particles that, when breathed in, can transfer to the bloodstream and d...

DATE: Jan 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Republican officials must speak truth

Our current political environment asks for women and men to stand for truth, facts and healthy positive interpretations, both conservative and progressive. Opinions, no matter how loudly sho...

DATE: Jan 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our View: It’s the right time for the proposed north Main crossing

It’s the right time for the proposed crossing

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Hilary Cooper: Congress must protect Colorado’s outdoors from depredations of oil and gas

“What a country chooses to save is what a country chooses to say about itself.” – Molly Beattie Our government is entrusted with our nation’s public lands, one of the greatest Ame...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: Our nation faces a psychological crisis

A psychological crisis is a life event that an individual perceives as stressful to the extent that normal coping mechanisms are insufficient. The first step in resolving a crisis is to admi...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Zoom with us on FOCUS 2021

Beginning at noon Friday, Jan. 29, editorial page editor Hollis Walker will be hosting a regular Zoom meeting for community members to share their thoughts on the Herald’s FOCUS 2021 series....

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letter: Constitution is the law of the land

We, the people, Americans - the world is waiting on us. The fate of the free world depends on us. The world is watching us. Are we going to stand up for our freedom? Are we going...

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Ask LPEA to to take the lead on better broadband

One thing this pandemic has shown us is how poor internet connectivity is in Southwest Colorado, and how much we need better broadband. Yes, there is decent broadband in a few pl...

DATE: Jan 28, 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.