Editorials - The Durango Herald

Gary Kubiak

Popular coach will be remembered as an important part of Broncos’ success

DATE: Jan 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Disturbing Colorado case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court next Monday

A strange facet of a Colorado law will be the central feature of a U.S. Supreme Court case to be heard by the high court on Jan. 9. It is an interesting case and worthy of attention in that ...

DATE: Jan 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

The year ahead

Citizen participation in community conversations key to a shared future

DATE: Jan 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Lifetime parks pass for seniors goes up substantially but is still bargain

Nary a dissenting voice was heard on the floor when Congress passed the National Park Service Centennial Act earlier this month. The bill, signed into law by President Obama on De...

DATE: Dec 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Health care costs

A new study puts the incredible extent of the issue into better perspective

DATE: Dec 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Lynx sighting

Once extirpated from the state, elusive carnivores are a rare and welcome sight

DATE: Dec 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Year-end brings gift of land protection, agriculture, wildlife, recreational values

DATE: Dec 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Diminished energy

Counties in Southwest Colorado will have to learn to live with less

DATE: Dec 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Even without tumultuous presidential race, it was an eventful, colorful year

The year now ending was in many respects dominated by the nomination and election of Donald Trump. Even without that, however, it was an interesting year, full of meaningful events. ...

DATE: Dec 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

White Christmas

It may wreak havoc with travel plans, but remember that snowfall is a gift

DATE: Dec 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

In model YPOD program, young leaders find collegiality and confidence

In model program, young leaders find collegiality and confidence

DATE: Dec 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Lake Nighthorse

Recreation is coming soon, but it should make some provisions for quiet use

DATE: Dec 21, 2016 | 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