Editorials - The Durango Herald

Our View: Jenna Ellis can reach for redemption

On Tuesday, former Donald Trump attorney Jenna Ellis’ tearful turn in a Georgia courtroom, where she pleaded guilty to reduced charges in supporting attempts to overturn that state’s 2020 el...

DATE: Oct 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Bayfield boom needs 1% sales tax increase for parks

Vote ‘yes’ on Ballot Issue 2A to match recreation, population

DATE: Oct 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Getting serious about better mental health

“Struggle, it’s a human thing,” Bode Miller, the famed alpine ski racer told the audience at the Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall on Wednesday in introducing “The Paradise Paradox,” a film ...

DATE: Oct 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Election endorsements

Proposition II, Retain Nicotine Tax Revenue in Excess of Blue Book Estimate

DATE: Oct 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Prop. HH backfill plan dicey for lean local districts

One thing that voters can likely agree on – Proposition HH, designed to reduce property taxes, is complex, a possible hindrance to those who might get tangled up in its 14 pages of Blue Book...

DATE: Oct 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Beyond cycling titles, Kuss a gracious winner

From riding with Durango Devo’s cycling program to winning the Vuelta a España, Sepp Kuss has always quietly separated himself from the pack. As a teen, he took long solo rides up mountain p...

DATE: Oct 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our view: Daytime eclipse tourists may become astrotourists

With the Four Corners in the privileged path of the annular “ring of fire” eclipse on Saturday, lodging has been sold-out or near capacity since midsummer. No wonder. This kind of celestial ...

DATE: Oct 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Democracy at work in Silverton’s OHV vote

After a summer afternoon exploring backcountry roads in the San Juan Mountains, dropping into Silverton on an off-highway vehicle is a good time. Grab a burger and a beer, people-watch for a...

DATE: Oct 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Indian boarding school findings momentous to Southwest families

Numbers, scale add up to what elders have always said

DATE: Oct 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: McCarthy’s big mistake - he didn’t first respect himself

We’re not surprised that former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of his job on Tuesday. But the real wild cards in the showdown turned out to be some hard-right Republicans. Lauren...

DATE: Oct 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Cannabis industry needs SAFER Banking Act

Perlmutter, Polis instrumental to legitimate regulations

DATE: Oct 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Systemic challenges mean USPS could lose ‘S’ for service

A few decades ago, do you remembering hearing old-timers say that a solid, great job for life was one with the U.S. Postal Service? Well, that career advice has not stood the test of time. I...

DATE: Oct 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion