Opinion

‘Poetry takes only a mind looking for answers’

Poetry is first and foremost a connection between oneself and their world. Poetry, now more than ever, is incredibly important. It is vital to our understanding of our existence. When I read...

Trump officially ranked as ‘worst in history’

In a March 10 letter in The Durango Herald, a neighbor from Cortez referred to Joe Biden as “the worst POTUS in modern history.” A little perspective seems justified. Since taking office, Bi...

Our View: Share what’s on your mind in poems

According to the Poetry Foundation, young people are naturally receptive to poetry and are its most appreciative audience. We don’t know how this concept was measured. But after reading some...

Suicide: ‘What you say matters’

Recently, I have received morning updates from The Durango Herald in my email inbox with links to stories about suicides in our area. How these tragedies are reported, how you say it and wha...

‘Lack of efforts to halt violence alarming’

The recent escalations in Gaza have reached a humanitarian crisis that demands immediate global attention and action. Reports indicate a staggering loss of life, with thousands of civilians,...

‘Adamantly oppose this proposed monument’

Gov. Jared Polis signed House Bill 19-1314 Concerning a Just Transition from Coal-based Electrical Energy Economy and made an appropriation. The Colorado General Assembly made a “moral commi...

Editorial cartoon

‘LPEA board continues to fail members’

In my opinion, our LPEA board continues to fail our members and needs new leadership. On Monday in a special board meeting, our board voted to leave Tri-State, the generation and transmissio...

‘Call any time’ for jury duty

I read the recent column by a staff writer with The Durango Herald regarding his experience with jury duty. I was on that same jury and share the same feelings. I have been summoned for serv...

‘End of coal-fired engine a bit tough’

Seeing the end of a coal-fired engine is a bit tough but fully understandable. Yet, I have to think what my great-grandfather would have thought. Not only did he have a love for the railroad...

Editorial cartoon

Chip away

to be needed or to be wanted, to choose symmetry when imbalance has more color. the asphalt burns my feet running towards you but i’ll lose them if i gain you, cross the river to feel your h...
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