Editorials - The Durango Herald

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

Our view: Minimum wage

Should city council set a wage, and amount? An increase in Colorado’s minimum wage, now $14.81 per hour ($30,804 a year before taxes and withholdings), by the state legislature’s allowed 15%...

DATE: Jun 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: ICE

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is back putting a chill on families, businesses and our community

DATE: Jun 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Safety first

Durango’s streets and trails should be and feel safe for six year olds and seniors

DATE: May 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: EPA

Protecting public health and the environment, but will it last? Last week, the City of Cortez was one of seven recipients to learn that on May 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency aw...

DATE: May 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: In remembrance

We must double down on supporting, not abandoning our veterans

DATE: May 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: 53rd Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Durango’s version of the running of the Pamplona bulls kicks off today as 1,800 riders and racers get ready to mount their trusty steeds Saturday morning for the 53rd Iron Horse Bicycle Clas...

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Blake, Lewandowski, Witchel to lead LPEA

Voters in this year’s La Plata Electric Association board election, concluding on Wednesday, retained two incumbents and added a former county commissioner for the seats representing La Plat...

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: GOP budget -Trillions in the dark

There are only days remaining in the House Republicans’ pledge to submit the coming year’s federal budget. While the larger components in play today are known, their fates and sizes are not....

DATE: May 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: American sell out

There is little ‘big and beautiful’ about the Republicans’ budget, especially for public lands The president’s “big, beautiful” tax, defense, energy and immigration bill crashed and burned o...

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Capital projects

Community connectivity and the promise of two trails “We’re all waiting for that trail to be completed,” said a participant to the City of Durango’s inaugural Parade of Projects held on Tues...

DATE: May 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

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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.