Editorials - The Durango Herald

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

Our View: Who exactly is Heidi Ganahl?

It’s a bit of a surprise that Heidi Ganahl, Colorado’s Republican nominee for governor, selected an election denier as her running mate. Navy veteran and business consultant Danny Moore was ...

DATE: Jul 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Colorado River

The West’s water demands unwavering attention

DATE: Jul 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: International teachers good hires

Ignacio School District is reaching out to the far corners of the planet in recruiting teachers. Literally. Ignacio is hiring a teacher from the Philippines and one from Lebanon for the 2022...

DATE: Jul 20, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Fire, city make right turn toward station solution

Apparently, there wasn’t a single moment that stands out when things shifted between the City of Durango and DFPD. But now, there’s a right turn toward a solution with the memorandum of unde...

DATE: Jul 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Prioritize parking

‘Durango is not some urban planner’s dream’

DATE: Jul 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Cartoonists deserve Pulitzers

Prestigious prizes are awarded annually to cartoonists and illustrators for journalism excellence, and the Pulitzer Prize is as distinguished as they come. It’s the highest honor, the crowni...

DATE: Jul 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: One-liners we embrace without 600 words

DATE: Jul 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: ‘Lost sense of safety in numbers’

A reader recently reached out to say the freedom to own assault weapons and recent mass shootings have left him noting the exits while shopping at City Market. Point taken. Lately, we’re fee...

DATE: Jul 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Cheney shines light on the lie

Like a must-see binge-worthy TV series, we’re anxious to tune in to upcoming House Select Committee hearings and hear what former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone has to say about his forme...

DATE: Jul 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Dropping f-bombs in testimonies

So much has come out of the Jan. 6 hearings. Shattered White House china. Ketchup splattered on a wall. President Trump lunging for the wheel of a car in motion. The nonchalance of former Ch...

DATE: Jul 6, 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.