Editorials - The Durango Herald

Because many will not ask for help, it is our responsibility to reach out

It is true. The holidays can be a hard, stressful time for many. Darkness, cold weather, solitude or forced closeness with relatives, pressures around gift-giving and a myriad other winter h...

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Gas sale

ConocoPhillips may sell, but industry is not going away

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Tragic crash in Tennessee underlines need to install seat belts on school buses

Durango School District 9-R’s decision early this month to ban school bus travel over Red Mountain Pass, regardless of weather conditions, was a reminder of how seriously our local districts...

DATE: Nov 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

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