Editorials - The Durango Herald

4CORE’s ‘group buy program’ a novel, affordable way to break gasoline habit

Common sense reminds us that when a deal sounds too good to be true, there’s probably a catch. But in the case of 4CORE’s “group buy program” for electric vehicles (EV), there mig...

DATE: Apr 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Biannual ritual rolls community recycling and beautification into one

Nothing marks spring in Durango like warm temperatures, a swelling river, budding leaves, an occasional snow flurry – and Spring Cleanup. The citywide cleanup, that jump-starts sp...

DATE: Apr 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Durango Voice

Local singing competition brought out the best in performers, and in us all

DATE: Apr 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Charter school participation in mill levy overrides should be a local decision

Mill levy overrides have been the salvation of many a Colorado school district. Coming with voter approval, they have added precious dollars to school budgets at a time of limited or no incr...

DATE: Apr 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Student loan repayment burden is tough on those who want to live in rural communities

In Colorado, more than two-thirds of the students who graduate from college have substantial student-loan debt, averaging more than $30,000. At Fort Lewis, the total is somewhat lower, just ...

DATE: Apr 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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