Editorials - The Durango Herald

Our view: ‘AI analyzes and predicts, but humans are still at the helm’

ChatGPT (the workhorse), Claude (the writer, developer and analyst), Perplexity (the researcher), MidJourney (the designer). Sound like characters from the 1949 board game, Clue? Hopefully, ...

DATE: Dec 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Wait and see on Trump’s DOE pick

With the expectation that Colorado energy company founder and CEO Chris Wright will become the country’s next head of the U.S. Department of Energy, and that Wright has a strong background i...

DATE: Dec 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Fingers, pedals crossed for 2030

It’s five years off, and we don’t yet have the event, but Durango is once again fired up to host the 40th Union Cicliste Internationale Mountain Bike World Championships in August 2030 (Hera...

DATE: Dec 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

A seasonal celebration of all things local

If Durango had a local calendar, Noel Night hosted by Local First would show up as a holiday. Not really just one night or day, even. This year’s 22nd “Noel Night” runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p....

DATE: Dec 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: A pardon, and prison

Joe Biden is being faulted for pardoning his son, 54-year-old Hunter, after having repeatedly saying that he wouldn’t, that he would let the judicial system run its course, uninvolved. Hunte...

DATE: Dec 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Even presidents should not be above the law

That the federal criminal charges against Donald Trump – who is soon to be president, again – have been dismissed because of a Justice Department policy that prevents a president from being ...

DATE: Nov 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Merger, tax reallocation could benefit workforce

The forensic audit of Visit Durango’s books showed nothing illegal, no one living extravagantly or pocketing any cash, only incidents of seemingly questionable judgment (Herald, Nov. 22). Th...

DATE: Nov 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Giving thanks, and a little history

The holiday season is upon us with a flurry of activity from Thanksgiving to New Years, when family celebrations, holiday parties and friend gatherings flourish. For many, especially childre...

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Locate agencies for effectiveness, not politics

It is common for candidates-elect to flex their muscles, and their mouths, as they prepare for office, test their policy proposals and remind voters who and what they voted for. In a bit of ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: City, tribal relations could improve thanks to Councilor Yazzie

There was an unexpected moment during the most recent state legislative session when the leadership of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe asked for a vote to condemn the city of Durango’s effort ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Buy a stranger a beer, and more fun from Local First

The 2025 Be Local Coupon Book is hot off the press and available around town at many of the locally owned independent businesses that are members of Local First, La Plata County’s independen...

DATE: Nov 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Harris for president (for two months)

Joe Biden is in the history books for the breadth of his stimulus funding for the recovery that returned the U.S. to its pre-COVID-19 economic strength, and beyond, his advocacy for the work...

DATE: Nov 16, 2024 | 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.