Editorials - The Durango Herald

Civility: Demand, model decency and dignity to help bring order to our messy democracy

Most Americans have little reluctance to state firmly that race-based superiority is wrong. At the same time, too many fall into the belief that their political opponents are inhe...

DATE: Aug 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Parks pass: At new price, Senior Pass will still be worth far more than it costs

On Monday, the price for a lifetime national park pass for senior citizens will jump from $10 to $80. If you’re 62 or older, now is the time to get yours because that’s a huge pr...

DATE: Aug 25, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Float to work: Celebrating the Animas, commuting alternatives and our boating culture

Reactions to Durango’s first ever Float to Work Day, taking place on Friday from 7–9 a.m., have been positive, ours among them. Individuals who reside outside of Durango, whether ...

DATE: Aug 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Eclipse 2017: Be sure to see the celestial event, but make sure you view it safely

By the degree of interest in today’s eclipse of the sun, you would think that this is a very rare event. It is for the United States, where a band of totality 70 miles wide is crossing from ...

DATE: Aug 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Ewing Mesa: Plans for multi-use event center should be sized to fit the projected demand

Enriched by dozens of suggestions from current fairgrounds users and horse owners, the Durango firm DHM Design has come up with a large and functional development plan for a multi-use event ...

DATE: Aug 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Right to know

Notice of public meetings, and access to records, essential to open governance

DATE: Aug 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Back to school

We need to ‘get back to basics’ in creating a supportive community

DATE: Aug 16, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Fire district

Support for Durango Fire Protection District will be on the ballot this fall

DATE: Aug 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Resilient forests

Don’t sell out the ‘federal’ part of national forests to private interests

DATE: Aug 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Should Durango consider a fee for bicycles in town?

Is it time for cyclists to contribute a fair share of costs

DATE: Aug 11, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

County fair: Once a year, a source of pride for youths, adults and onlookers too

From the 2017 La Plata County Fair guide: “Pies. Crusts should be golden brown, flaky and crisp eating, cut easily with fork or knife but hold shape when served ...” It is fair we...

DATE: Aug 9, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials