Editorials - The Durango Herald

Bill Roberts: Lack of home does not justify parks, alleys as toilets

It speaks well of Durango and La Plata County that people here recognize both the rights and the humanity of the homeless. But there are limits to everything. And it seems clear that if aske...

DATE: Aug 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Lower Dolores River group rare, special

It’s been a long time coming, these extraordinary bipartisan Senate and House bills that propose additional protections for the Lower Dolores River corridor. Equally impressive are stakehold...

DATE: Aug 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Climate legislation a significant transition

Energy components easier on wallets, the planet

DATE: Aug 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Bill Roberts: Excess lodgers tax revenue

City would get better answers by asking better questions

DATE: Aug 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Time to tap Lake Nighthorse

As long as water flows clear, clean and freely from our faucets, we have a false sense of security. We’re removed from any urgency on securing water and building resiliency. Yet, signs that ...

DATE: Aug 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: ‘Breaking Bad’ statues a little weird. And well-received

“Breaking Bad” lead actor Bryan Cranston said he was humbled, delighted and slightly embarrassed to have statues of his character Walter White and supporting actor Aaron Paul’s Jesse Pinkman...

DATE: Aug 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Bill Roberts: Bicyclists must respect rules of road

‘Should be treated no differently than misbehaving motorists’

DATE: Aug 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: School leaders need PERA compromise

As rural schools struggle with teacher shortages, we need all capable hands on deck. Recent House bills signed into law helped retired teachers and other employees return to work without a r...

DATE: Aug 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Spend excess revenue on new purposes

It’s a good problem to have roughly $1.2 million, the equivalent of two years’ worth of excess lodgers tax revenue, to either refund to residents or keep and spend. City Council has asked fo...

DATE: Jul 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Bill Roberts: Dolphin program brings new perception

For more than 60 years, the U.S. Navy has used dolphins to detect underwater mines. It is a successful and cost-effective program that is now threatened by budget cuts. It is a threat made a...

DATE: Jul 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Survivalist companies profit off fears

Have the Jan. 6 hearings galvanized the already prolific marketing for 4Patriots, the survivalist company out of Nashville? 4Patriots’ ads popped up everywhere soon after the attack on the C...

DATE: Jul 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Pulling plug on city’s broadcasts reasonable

Following a June 25 story in The Durango Herald on the City of Durango potentially scrapping its DGOV broadcast services, one commenter wrote: “Lip service to transparency is just that.” Tra...

DATE: Jul 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.