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Justin McBrayer: Why fact-checking fails to change minds

Nearly everyone agrees that we face a fake news epidemic the likes of which we haven’t seen before. For years, American citizens have reported that they are more concerned about fake news th...

DATE: Dec 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Letter: COVID-19 rules are illegal, immoral and unhelpful

I so appreciate the efforts of thoughtful people in this community who speak for small businesses and try to examine the facts in this difficult time. Durango Chamber of Commerce Executive D...

DATE: Dec 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Durango Public Library staff rises to pandemic challenges

In these challenging times, all of us are adapting and innovating to stay safe while continuing to serve our values and purpose. For the Durango Public Library staff, this goal extends to a ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Four Corners residents, staff and families: You are not alone

This morning, like I do several mornings a week, I dropped my 2-year-old off at her day care next to Four Corners Health Care Center. Most of the blinds were shuttered, and I could hardly im...

DATE: Dec 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Richard Grossman: Half a century later, population is still the issue

“Family planning could bring more benefits to more people at less cost than other single technology now available ...” – James Grant “Either we reduce the world’s population volun...

DATE: Dec 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Editorial cartoons

DATE: Dec 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Editorial Cartoon

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letter: Investigation needed on handling of 9-R bonds

Voters are pleased with the approval of the School District 9-R bond ballot measure, but staff’s actions leading up to approval raise concerns. The amount of projects 9-R wanted to build, th...

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Letter: Buck, Lanborn should not be seated in Congress

Section 3 of Amendment 14 to the US Constitution prescribes a response to acts of sedition by members of our US Congress. In their support of the recent Texas lawsuit calling for disenfranch...

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our View: Readers are invited to participate in planning FOCUS 2021

The editorial board of The Durango Herald has decided to add a new element to our opinion pages in 2021 – and we want your help. It’s our intent to define four or five topics we ...

DATE: Dec 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Editorial Cartoon

DATE: Dec 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Editorial Cartoons

Letter: More questions about the 9-R bond issue

I am a sophomore at Durango High School. For a recent project, we were assigned to research a current issue. My dad suggested looking into the 9-R School District bond, since it was on the b...

DATE: Dec 17, 2020 | 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.