Editorials - The Durango Herald

‘Yes’ to higher tobacco tax

Taxing tobacco, particularly cigarettes, raises revenue, but its more important purpose is to discourage tobacco use, particularly among children. That is reason enough to support it ...

DATE: Oct 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

‘No’ to Amendment 69, ColoradoCare

Plan is well-intentioned and ambitious, but has too many problems

DATE: Oct 13, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Re-elect Michael Bennet

Michael Bennet is the United State senator Colorado wants and needs. Better still, Bennet is the senator the people of Colorado deserve. In the Senate, Bennet has led by example ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Gail Schwartz

Her independence, competence and commitment is what the 3rd CD needs

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

‘Yes’ to wage increase

One saying in Durango never seems to tire: “You need two full-time jobs to keep your head above water. Get used to it. You’ll need three to afford to leave.” Whether you find th...

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Raise the bar

‘Yes’ to making it more difficult to amend Colorado’s Constitution

DATE: Oct 11, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

‘Yes’ on Amdts. T and U

Amendments T and U are housekeeping measures referred to the voters by overwhelming majorities of both houses of the Legislature. They are worthwhile, but not particularly interesting. Both ...

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

‘Yes’ to 107, 108: Reinstate primary and let all vote

Propositions 107 and 108 would recreate a presidential primary in Colorado and open all primaries to unaffiliated voters. Both should be approved. Both measures would change state...

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Local schools

District’s current needs justify a ‘Yes’ vote on ballot issues 3A and 3B

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Durango-La Plata County airport needs a new terminal, now and for the future

Southwest Colorado has an opportunity to greatly improve its regional airport at modest local cost with a “yes” vote on Ballot Issue 1B. The improvements will make it possible to ...

DATE: Oct 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Roads, bridges: ‘Yes’ on 1A

La Plata County’s Road and Bridge Division has been doing a lot with a little for too long. It is time we invest in quality, safe roads with a “yes” vote on Ballot Issue 1A. Doin...

DATE: Oct 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Passing of Arnold Palmer casts a shadow over Ryder Cup victory

Golf fans and patriots savored the home win in the 41st Ryder Cup on the second day of October. Winning the biennial match-play competition between the U.S. and Europe for the fir...

DATE: Oct 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials