Editorials - The Durango Herald

Our view: Appoint a Republican

Values and perspectives from the right will serve La Plata County La Plata County’s Democratic Party leadership has announced its three favorites to succeed county Commissioner Clyde Church,...

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Hail the Parliamentarian

Hurd is helping but Elizabeth MacDonough is our hero In January, Rep. Jeff Hurd said that he is “cautiously optimistic that there’s a lot of good that we can do in this next Congress with th...

DATE: Jun 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Political violence

We protect ourselves by protecting the dignity and humanity of everyone in our community The Durango-based Western Leaders Network issued a press release on Monday standing with the Minnesot...

DATE: Jun 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Apache renters deserve every effort to own

The mobile homes in mobile home parks were never very mobile. Wheels could be re-bolted to their axles – if the axles hadn’t been removed – and a tractor could tow them to another location, ...

DATE: Jun 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Minority Leader Simpson

A legislative leader certain to command respect in his new and significant role

DATE: Jun 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Juneteenth

The fight to keep history honest Juneteenth, commemorated on Thursday, marks our nation’s second Independence Day – the end of slavery in the United States. It celebrates June 19, 1865, when...

DATE: Jun 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Conflict and controversy

There is a way to be strong without being strident Primary elections are just one year away, and we learned this week (Herald , June 11) that Hope Scheppelman of Bayfield, former secretar...

DATE: Jun 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: One nation, indivisible

Durango is good at Democracy, No Kings Day is an opportunity to exercise it

DATE: Jun 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Public Media

The loss of public funding would hurt America, especially rural and Native “I never wake up in the morning thinking, “I might sue the President of the United States today,” said Tami Graham,...

DATE: Jun 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Sowing fear, not safety

ICE actions are suspicious and continue to undermine Americans’ support for others

DATE: Jun 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Showerhead wars

Real Republicans used to be about conservation and saving money

DATE: Jun 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Art for all

Support those who bring creativity to our communities If you are in the mood or market for art, be sure to attend Durango’s First Fridays this Friday, June 6 in downtown Durango and in the S...

DATE: Jun 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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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.