Editorials - The Durango Herald

Clean commute: Finding another, cleaner way to arrive at work this week

Organizers hope that a return of smoky skies over town in the mornings – a possibility due to the 416 Fire’s continued activity under dry and windy weather conditions – does not discourage p...

DATE: Jun 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

We will survive

When a large portion of your economy is based on tourism, there are a lot of terrifying scenarios of how it can get knocked off course. A devastating wildfire is one. But there a...

DATE: Jun 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Making progress: City shows initiative in finding interim camp for homeless

City officials are showing initiative in identifying a location for the homeless to bed down, as the threat of fire along the city’s edges limits options and a possible final location underg...

DATE: Jun 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Primary recap: Ballots due by Tuesday will decide choices on November ballot

Ballots due by June 26 will decide our choices on the November ballot

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Autopsy review: Hickenlooper was correct to veto bill that limited review of child autopsies

The death of a child is a particularly painful tragedy for anyone and deserves compassion for those near and far. A child can die from a medical issue or an accident, or from har...

DATE: Jun 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Interim action

The EPA’s announcement of a plan to begin cleanup of 26 contaminated mining sites in the Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund area as soon as possible was welcome news in a week dominated b...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

A turning point?

Residents returning to their homes let us hope that worst of 416 Fire is over

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Summer on hold: Raging wildfires, and public land closures, define the summer of 2018

Those folks lucky enough to take full advantage of the 35th annual Animas River Days may have seen more than a water-soaked good time. They may have seen the highlight of the summ...

DATE: Jun 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Retain Aichele: Experience in office gives incumbent the edge

The only contested local primary race is one between two candidates who want to be the Democrats’ choice for La Plata County treasurer. Some in the party are championing Tim Walsworth, who h...

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Moving forward: Lachelt and her critics need to work together for remainder of her term

Lachelt, and her critics, need to work together for remainder of her term

DATE: Jun 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Democrat decision: Three candidates vie to try and unseat Rep. Tipton

Democrats will have a difficult time unseating Scott Tipton in the competitive 3rd Congressional District, which includes the Western Slope and most of southern Colorado. Tipton ...

DATE: Jun 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials