Opinion

Town halls: Sen. Gardner should keep meeting his Colorado constituents face to face

JENNAYE DERGE/Durango Herald During the first half of the year, few of Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner’s constituents saw him in…

Shocked to hear of decision on alcohol

Wow! I was really shocked to the news that Cortez was legalizing alcohol on the sidewalks (Journal, Aug. 9). So,…

Metal carports are not all unsightly

I’m so sorry that Danny Giannone (of the Cortez Planning and Zoning Board) has to look at our metal carports…

Salute to new riders of the purple sage

I recognize them immediately, almost daily, those lawnmower riders of the purple sage. They are the ones who always raise…

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoon

Sabido a welcome part of our community

I am so grateful to live in such a kind, caring area that would provide a safe place for a…

All the help in search for pet appreciated

I would like to thank many residents in and around the area of Cortez for their help in trying to…

Public meetings: Advance notice of public meetings is an essential protection

Advance notice of public meetings is an essential protection in our democracy

Back to school

We need to ‘get back to basics’ in creating a supportive community

Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoon

We need to pay attention to our climate

Lyndon Johnson said, “If future generations are to remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we … (need to) leave…

Utility grid article was much appreciated

My compliments to Jonathan Thompson for his article “One grid to rule them all” in the July 21 Region section.…

Make sure marina stays open at McPhee

I would like to express my gratitude for having a marina at McPhee Reservoir, and encourage all decision makers in…

Let’s put President Trump under review

Like all presidents, Donald Trump entered the White House bringing with him a record of his conduct over the span…

Former U.S. Sen. Bill Armstrong remembered for approachability, civility

Former U.S. senator remembered for approachability, civility

Is the United States’ car culture now crashing?

WASHINGTON – Few technological breakthroughs have had the social and economic impact of the automobile. It changed America’s geography, spawning…

Time to view Dolores River differently

The Dolores River Boating Advocates (DRBA) would like to respond to Dustin Goodall’s letter (Journal, July 5), “Dolores River is…

Brexit may change global finance picture

The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union. In terms of the UK dropping out of the EU, what has…

Water is sustaining life, not recreation

I hear a lot of controversy over the issue of the lower Dolores river, and it makes me wonder. People…

July 4, 2016

Protecting lands for family, community

Consider what it is about Southwest Colorado that speaks most to you — the incredible views and diversity of our…

July 3, 2016

GOP Senate candidate Glenn wins unlikely but remarkable primary

Landlocked Colorado is not known for big-wave surfing, except perhaps by kayak during the peak runoff season. Do not tell…

July 3, 2016