Editorials - The Durango Herald

Our view: Even presidents should not be above the law

That the federal criminal charges against Donald Trump – who is soon to be president, again – have been dismissed because of a Justice Department policy that prevents a president from being ...

DATE: Nov 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Merger, tax reallocation could benefit workforce

The forensic audit of Visit Durango’s books showed nothing illegal, no one living extravagantly or pocketing any cash, only incidents of seemingly questionable judgment (Herald, Nov. 22). Th...

DATE: Nov 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Giving thanks, and a little history

The holiday season is upon us with a flurry of activity from Thanksgiving to New Years, when family celebrations, holiday parties and friend gatherings flourish. For many, especially childre...

DATE: Nov 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Locate agencies for effectiveness, not politics

It is common for candidates-elect to flex their muscles, and their mouths, as they prepare for office, test their policy proposals and remind voters who and what they voted for. In a bit of ...

DATE: Nov 23, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: City, tribal relations could improve thanks to Councilor Yazzie

There was an unexpected moment during the most recent state legislative session when the leadership of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe asked for a vote to condemn the city of Durango’s effort ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Buy a stranger a beer, and more fun from Local First

The 2025 Be Local Coupon Book is hot off the press and available around town at many of the locally owned independent businesses that are members of Local First, La Plata County’s independen...

DATE: Nov 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Harris for president (for two months)

Joe Biden is in the history books for the breadth of his stimulus funding for the recovery that returned the U.S. to its pre-COVID-19 economic strength, and beyond, his advocacy for the work...

DATE: Nov 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Saving the world one compost bucket at a time

Most of us have heard the adage, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.” This couldn’t be truer for Table to Farm Compost, a locally owned small business and team of self-described “clim...

DATE: Nov 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Kudos to La Plata County’s clerk and recorder and team

Election Day has come and gone, and The Durango Herald editorial board would like to offer its thanks for a smooth election to Tiffany Lee, La Plata County clerk and recorder, and her able s...

DATE: Nov 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Veterans Day: Recognizing those who have served

The tradition of honoring our veterans who have served in the armed forces for their service to our country continues Monday with a parade at 11:11 a.m. (on 11/11) from 5th to 12th streets o...

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: Select county and Colorado election contrasts and comparisons

Dear readers, No, La Plata County is neither the most liberal nor the most progressive county in Colorado. La Plata County voters, with its very strong turnout of 81%, favored the Kamala Har...

DATE: Nov 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials

Our view: KDUR: 50 Years of people powering radio and the community

Reflecting on the success of KDUR, Fort Lewis College’s Community Radio station that turned 50 this year (Herald, Nov. 1), Bryant Liggett, station manager since 2009, shared what he found to...

DATE: Nov 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Editorials