Editorials - The Durango Herald

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

Our View: Boebert far off on church, state

In fairness to U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, we imagine she says what people are thinking. Her conservative base, that is. In this case, it was her comment on Sunday to worshippers that she is “...

DATE: Jul 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

High voter turnout answer to troubled times

La Plata County voters are responding to current events in a healthy fashion. Whether the goal is to preserve what is good or to change what is not, the most profound power in this country i...

DATE: Jul 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Roe reversal hard hit to science

It’s open season on fundamental rights, now that the Supreme Court has reversed Roe v. Wade and other landmark abortion rights cases, despite more than 60% of Americans saying abortion shoul...

DATE: Jun 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Time for homegrown investments in workforce

People move to a new place for one reason, dig in and stay for another, and leave for something else entirely. It’s painfully clear why our workforce leaves. The Durango-area is unaffordable...

DATE: Jun 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Workforce housing

Why should taxpayers pay for this?

DATE: Jun 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Election deniers threaten democracy

When we think of cringy things our dads do, who could top what it must have been like for Ivanka Trump? She stood near her father while his inner circle repeatedly told the former president ...

DATE: Jun 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Primaries: Our Picks

Congressional District 3 Democratic primary ballot CD-3 is the only contested race on the Democratic primary ballot. That individual would challenge incumbent U.S. Rep. Lauren...

DATE: Jun 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Ascent not clear on being equitable

Application didn’t articulate how to include most vulnerable students

DATE: Jun 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Homelessness not always about housing

Historically, right, left share blame in where we are today

DATE: Jun 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our View: Healthy Kids survey results invaluable

The every-other-year Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, which for years has provided crucial insights into middle- and high-schoolers’ physical, mental, social and behavioral health, has been in ...

DATE: Jun 15, 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.