Editorials - The Durango Herald

At one year, still-unfolding Colorado Water Plan represents state’s future

Nov. 19 marked the one-year anniversary of the Colorado Water Plan, but there was little about the date to suggest the importance of the plan going forward. It is, quite simply, how Colorado...

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Thanksgiving

A holiday centered on gratitude speaks well of American values

DATE: Nov 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Storm brings welcome white stuff to boost local ski area openings

Now that is more like it. As storm clouds broke on Tuesday morning, patches of sun revealed just what we were hoping to see: a blanket of white on the La Platas and San Juans. ...

DATE: Nov 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

La Plata County’s excellent voter turnout a highlight of Election Day

La Plata County continued several electoral trends this year, becoming more solidly Democratic in its choices of elected officials while remaining resistant to countywide tax increases. Whet...

DATE: Nov 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Early Durangoans’ decision on water source still benefiting us today

News last week about the inlet gate repair work going on at Lemon Reservoir this winter brought a reminder of the history of the major source of Durango’s water. No, Durango’s wat...

DATE: Nov 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

A constitutional guarantee and bedrock of our fragile democracy

Donald Trump’s election came as a surprise to many. As one of the most unconventional candidates ever, it is no surprise that there have been numerous protests staged around the country, and...

DATE: Nov 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Getting a flu shot is nobody’s idea of fun, but we’re all better off if you do so

Our favorite November holiday tradition is, of course, Thanksgiving, and few among us would consider the year complete without it. Local and state health officials want us to add ...

DATE: Nov 17, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

A one-month decline in tax revenue means nothing, especially in a year that’s up overall

It is rarely a good idea to draw conclusions from one data point. And nowhere is that more true than with economic information. There are too many possible variables, including simple uncert...

DATE: Nov 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

After a tough start, Wolverines again in hunt for state title

After a tough start, Wolverines once again in the hunt for a state title

DATE: Nov 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Local first

Locally owned, independent businesses support our community and economy

DATE: Nov 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Election recap: La Plata County slightly to left compared with state votes

La Plata County voters stood slightly left of the state as a whole as they have done in the past in partisan decisions in November’s election. Hillary Clinton had a 9-point margin over Donal...

DATE: Nov 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Engaging readers in new ways requires meeting people where they are

The Durango Herald website is changing and, with it, so is the Opinion Page online. “Digital first” newsrooms, as they are known and most surviving newspapers have adopted, require different...

DATE: Nov 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials