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Helen Katich: Donate stimulus checks to neighbors

Our patience has been tested as we creep closer to a year enduring the effects of COVID-19, and certainly, we have all been impacted. Many of us lost our jobs; missed spending the...

DATE: Jan 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

David Brooks: Trump ignites war within the church

“Over the last 72 hours, I have received multiple death threats and thousands upon thousands of emails from Christians saying the nastiest and most vulgar things I have ever heard toward my ...

DATE: Jan 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: Congress should pass Emergency Health Care Guarantee Act

As the pandemic grinds on, Coloradans face another surge of infections and deaths, job losses, business closures, reduced incomes and the loss of employer- provided health insurance. Others ...

DATE: Jan 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our View: Today’s challenges in words from the past

Today’s challenges reflected in the past

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Letter: Carbon fee, dividend offer a climate change solution

As most of us realize, our warming planet is contributing to more severe weather events, wildfires and droughts. These disasters have caused billions of dollars in damage in the U.S. Accordi...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Writers on the Range: Walton foundation influencing Colorado water politics

If there’s a dominant force in the Colorado River Basin these days, it’s the Walton Family Foundation, flush with close to $5 billion to give away. Run by the heirs of Walmart fou...

DATE: Jan 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Jan 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letter: Biden should stop building border wall to save wildlife, water

As leader of the South San Juan Broadband of Great Old Broads for Wilderness, I am concerned about the construction of the wall along our nationâ€™s southern border. The wall is destructive ...

DATE: Jan 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our View: FOCUS 2021: The Herald’s topics for in-depth editorial coverage this year

What do we want Durango to become? What can be done to make this beloved hometown and second home to many more livable, more sustainable, more friendly? Questions like that underpin the Hera...

DATE: Jan 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Barbara Noseworthy: Why I support condemning Boebert’s actions

Lauren Boebert was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a free and fair election that was certified by the state of Colorado. While some may not like the results of th...

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Jan 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Turner and Minkler: Former candidates congratulate incoming commissioners

Congratulations to Marsha Porter-Norton and Matt Salka, La Plata Countyâ€™s new County Commissioners. They took the oath of office on Tuesday. We entered the 2020 election as firs...

DATE: Jan 15, 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.