Editorials - The Durango Herald

Our View: Yes on pet rent bill but not for hotels

We’ve been watching the evolution of House Bill 1068 that would limit pet rent to 1% of monthly rent or $35 per month, whichever is greater, in addition to capping pet deposits to $300 on to...

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Thankful for a few more runs

Ready to work on that goggle tan? We’re delighted to hear that Purgatory Resort has extended its ski season, adding this weekend as a bonus. And it’s nice that weekday and Hesperus season pa...

DATE: Apr 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Editorial human-produced – not AI

In honor of National Poetry Month, letter writer Mick Souder of Durango asked artificial intelligence to write a poem, “AI In Charge,” published on Sunday in The Durango Herald and The Journ...

DATE: Apr 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our View: Dominion deserved on-air apology

We’re sending much moral support to Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, charged with espionage in Russia, where his news gathering was criminalized. On Tuesday, watching Gershkovi...

DATE: Apr 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Spring cleanup means ‘shaking’ up how we work

Cruising Durango’s neighborhoods, we couldn’t help but get swept up in the spirit of spring cleanup. It’s exceptional that the city picks up items as large as appliances, and as unwieldy – a...

DATE: Apr 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Handgun at school fundraiser a potential political firebomb

How about a handgun as a silent auction item at a school fundraiser? The Lewis-Arriola Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is planning to have an image of a 9 mm Taurus handgun at ...

DATE: Apr 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Need legislators on property tax predicament

Colorado homeowners in sought-after locations with the finest in recreation and decent jobs reveled in the soaring value of their properties during 2021 and early 2022. Formerly urban dwelle...

DATE: Apr 16, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Housing bill needs more local control

Good intentions come with SB23-213 but it’s too rushed

DATE: Apr 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Justice Thomas a U.S. – not GOP – problem

High court badly needs reform, transparency, leadership

DATE: Apr 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Ethics complaint against planners without merit

Save scrutiny for RV park application, not volunteers on commission

DATE: Apr 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Yazzie’s win good for Durango

Too often in this country, our vote “yes” for one candidate is really a “no” vote for someone else we strongly don’t want to see win the seat. Voting against a person by strategically select...

DATE: Apr 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Gun bills a sensible start

No single fix will end the tragedies of gun violence in this country. But two Senate gun bills on their way to the governor’s desk for signing take sensible steps forward. One raises the age...

DATE: Apr 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Opinion