Editorials - The Durango Herald

Fiesta Days: Examining synthesis with county fair may offer revitalization opportunity

For decades, from the 1880s to the 1960s, agriculture was a constant and stabilizing force in La Plata County. While mining in the San Juans came and went, the Silverton train ran infrequent...

DATE: Aug 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Durango addressing the coming challenges of anticipated growth

The Colorado State Demographer projects that by the year 2030, La Plata County’s population will increase by 30,000 people, 13,000 of whom are expected to live in Durango. Where and how will...

DATE: Aug 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Anniversary of Gold King spill a reminder of work still remaining

Resilient. It is a word that comes to mind to describe the natural and human communities in the Animas River watershed. It was the message delivered Wednesday night at the Animas River Celeb...

DATE: Aug 4, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

KSUT

Milestone another reason to celebrate public radio in the Four Corners

DATE: Aug 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Arc of History can remain a canvas for residents’ imagination

Durango’s version of The Arc of History is not that long and it bends toward silliness. But there is a place in the world for light-hearted amusement, and in the middle of an inexplicable in...

DATE: Aug 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Arrival of Denver stations will strengthen ties to whole state

When La Plata County residents are able to receive Denver television stations, it will be that city’s crime stories and cold weather reports rather than Albuquerque’s that will be on the air...

DATE: Aug 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Project to recapture methane lost in production is a win-win

We are used to making top-10 lists, usually for an amenity – best biking, hiking, outdoors town – which is why it was disconcerting a few years ago to learn that we made a list of another ki...

DATE: Jul 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

City should listen to mayor, regulate behavior, not E-bikes

City should take the mayor’s advice and regulate behavior, not particular bikes

DATE: Jul 27, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Summer music

Great community concerts and giving back reflect the best of Durango

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Recognizing the critical role of those who put others before self

They come from all walks of life, are varied in their backgrounds and points of view. Their refrains, however, are similar. “I want to help people. I wish to do my part to help others. I wan...

DATE: Jul 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Declining gas revenue will pose inevitable choice for La Plata County

Back in the 1990s, then-County Commissioner Fred Klatt frequently pointed out that every new home built in La Plata County represented a net loss to county government. That is, the property ...

DATE: Jul 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Hardrock 100 champions set example worth emulating

With two local signature cycling and running events behind us and the Olympics ahead, there is reason to reflect upon the nature of people and sport. The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic celebrate...

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Editorials