Editorials - The Durango Herald

Dan Snowberger: Durango 9-R superintendent has earned a contract extension through June 2020

What have you done for us lately? That is the question we tend to ask when non-elected public officials come up for promotions, raises and contract extensions. In th...

DATE: Jan 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

‘Frozen out’: Secretary Zinke ignored NPS advisory board members until they walked away

In the normal course of political transitions, appointees of the former administration know they may be replaced by people more amenable to the new administration’s positions. So...

DATE: Jan 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

The code: Draft La Plata County land use code, public participation off to a vigorous start

There is a lot that is included in a land use code, and the La Plata County commissioners have now given residents a peek at their work, which incorporates input from multiple local working ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Wilderness: Legislation in Congress presses for a fundamental change in the rules

Should bicycles be allowed in wilderness areas? The question tends to provoke an immediate answer – thumbs up or thumbs down – and it is at the heart of the Human-Powered Travel ...

DATE: Jan 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Welcome changes: Earlier access to McPhee, addition to Phil’s World improve area recreation

Outdoor recreation in Southwest Colorado is benefiting from a change in an operating date, and a much expanded resource. At McPhee Reservoir north of Cortez, boat launching will ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Cory and the A.G.: Sen. Gardner may be the man to hold Sessions and Trump to their word

Our hats go off to Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Yuma) for standing up for Coloradans earlier this month and against what he viewed as the federal government trampling on the will of the voters in Co...

DATE: Jan 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Keep dreaming: The Reverend Martin Luther King’s ideals must live on in our actions

The Reverend Martin Luther King’s ideals must live on in our actions

DATE: Jan 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Economic Outlook: Low wages, labor shortage and housing costs persist in constraining growth

Thursday’s economic forum, an annual event sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank, provided multiple insights into Colorado’s and La Plata County’s economy. Housing costs, less-than-adequate wages an...

DATE: Jan 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Editorial update

Advisers, readers, writers remain the heart and soul of the opinion pages

DATE: Jan 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Common sense: May our state legislators continue to embrace what’s missing nationally

May our state legislators continue to embrace what’s missing nationally

DATE: Jan 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Cooking again: The return of a culinary program proves popular with all kinds of DHS students

The return of a culinary program proves popular with all kinds of DHS students

DATE: Jan 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

2018: Slow and significant progress expected, with revenue a continued uncertainty

If there is one thing we know to be true about any new year, it is that there is no shortage of issues to address. With as active and engaged a community as ours, one has reason t...

DATE: Jan 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening