Editorials - The Durango Herald

Vote for Brookie, Youssef and Bettin for city council, and against ballot issue 1A

Durango’s 2017 municipal election for three open seats on the City Council, when seen against the backdrop of our national political scene, has been notably civil, and that is refreshing. We...

DATE: Apr 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Energy and ingenuity on display at new FLC GPE Hall and local DIY skate park

Energy and ingenuity on display at new GPE Hall and local DIY skate park

DATE: Mar 31, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Fishing film tour and local trout news make April a favorite for anglers

In the opening line of “The Waste Land,” T.S. Eliot declares that “April is the cruelest month.” Obviously, he spent a lot more time with a pen in his hand than a fishing rod. ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Teachers

Small, rural school districts require fact-based solutions to teacher shortage

DATE: Mar 29, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

SCOTUS

Democrats should find a better way to avenge Garland than opposing Gorsuch

DATE: Mar 28, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Job availability looks promising, but housing costs remain problematic

As with much of life, it’s helpful when numbers can be put alongside “this is what it feels like.” At last week’s annual Wells Group Real Estate Forecast, it was confirmed: There are too few...

DATE: Mar 27, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Comprehensive plan

Maintaining character, quality of life emphasized in 2017 plan revision

DATE: Mar 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

DECA at DHS

Three Durango students are making a big difference moving forward

DATE: Mar 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Safe spaces

Trend does a disservice to students, academia and the freedom of speech

DATE: Mar 23, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Boating access

Facing a threat from mussel invasion, managers right to restrict watercraft

DATE: Mar 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Women’s history

Honoring the achievements of ordinary women doing extraordinary things

DATE: Mar 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Trump should push for health policies that work for more than the wealthy

Republicans are about to return the country to adequate health insurance only for the wealthy and those employed by big business. Donald Trump should not let them. The 2010 Afford...

DATE: Mar 19, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials