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Jamelle Bouie: Congress must impeach to prevent further threats to democracy

The most shocking thing about Wednesday’s assault on the Capitol is that it happened. That this was whipped up by the president makes it an actual attack on the separation of pow...

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: Voting is the real issue behind Capitol protest

First, I do not condone violence. Ever. Period. But, I have an opinion about the events today to share. The people today (Jan 6th) were not protesting the Electoral vote. They were protestin...

DATE: Jan 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Editorial cartoon

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letter: Recall Lauren Boebert

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s first acts in D.C. have been dismal. She has shown off her unsafe gun handling and flouted the laws of the Capitol. Her first act as a member of Congress was to attempt...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Local nonprofits did pols’ work on healthcare

Motivated by kindness and driven to improve the healthcare situation in southwest Colorado, Locals First and the Southwest Health Alliance worked for several years with healthcare providers ...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Rachel Ream’s death was unnecessary

The Herald’s report last Monday on the murder of Rachel Ream in Ignacio was hugely disturbing. While we are used to being the grisly murder capital of La Plata County, this one was still a s...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Impressed with new editor Hollis Walker

My husband and I were very impressed with Hollis Walkerâ€™s writing and reporting skills when we lived in Santa Fe and she was working with the Santa Fe New Mexican. We are equally impressed...

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our View: Impose the 25th amendment to eject Trump

Eject Trump and let Pence facilitate a peaceful, dignified transition

DATE: Jan 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Jennifer Rubin: Mitch McConnell’s sanctimony is too much to bear

Violent rioters, egged on by the president of the United States, breached the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, causing members and staff to flee or barricade themselves inside the chamber. ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: Demand early coal plant retirement

In November, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) ruled that several coal and gas plants must be retired no later than Dec. 31, 2028 – earlier than the initially planned date. ...

DATE: Jan 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Trump’s vitriolic behavior exacerbated divisions

With all due respect, I have to take exception to Dennis Pierce’s contention in his letter of Jan. 2 that “progressives never accepted the election of Trump and most conservatives I know ......

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our view: Open meetings preserve public trust

Open meetings preserve public trust

DATE: Jan 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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.