Editorials - The Durango Herald

Our view: Budgeting by 1,000 cuts only works so long

A yawning gap in the federal budget may sound abstract, but for rural hospitals, tribal radio stations, and food pantries, it’s painfully real. President Trump and Republicans in Congress ha...

DATE: Aug 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Engage Durango

The city is missing the boat on community engagement

DATE: Aug 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Water Is Life

Filling a glass from the kitchen tap. Running a hot shower. Flushing the toilet. These are everyday acts that most Americans take for granted. But for more than 2 million people in the Unite...

DATE: Aug 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

10 years since Gold King

Too much money, too little change

DATE: Aug 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Better together

Unless we’re pulled over, have an emergency, or get lost in the mountains, most of us rarely interact with local law enforcement, EMS workers, firefighters, or Search & Rescue volunteers. We...

DATE: Aug 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Durango pedals into cycling history – again

That’s a wrap. The 112th edition of the Tour de France concluded in Paris on July 27, and two of the five American riders in this prestigious 21-stage race hail from our own Durango: Sepp Ku...

DATE: Aug 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: It’s fair time

From Montezuma to Archuleta to La Plata, county fairs celebrate our heritage and shape our future

DATE: Jul 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Good neighbors

REI Durango seeks to become a trusted community partner, let’s give it a chance to do so

DATE: Jul 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Holding power to account

There is no separate set of rules and laws

DATE: Jul 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Summer music

Community concerts reflect the best of Durango

DATE: Jul 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: ‘Bending the knee’ to Trump, not constituents

“Bending a knee” is old slang for submitting to a king or lord. That’s exactly what 51 senators and 216 representatives – including Rep. Jeff Hurd – did this week by voting for President Don...

DATE: Jul 20, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion