Letters to the Editor We all need government to work To all last-minute voters, we all benefit from the services that our La Plata County departments provide. We all drive… October 26, 2025
Letters to the Editor An open letter to Jeff Hurd Rep. Hurd, you may have noticed that on Sat., Oct. 18 there were a large number of Americans marching to… October 26, 2025
Letters to the Editor Stegner does not belong on school board I am a long time Durango resident with children of varying ages who have attended public, charter and private schools… October 26, 2025
Letters to the Editor Our medical system treats disease, not people Before 1910, anyone with minimal education could “practice medicine”; quackery was rampant. The American Medical Association addressed this situation in… October 26, 2025
Letters to the Editor Real Americans defend the vulnerable Congratulations to the citizens of Frisco, Colorado, who came to the aid of a business owner being harassed by Trump’s… October 26, 2025
Letters to the Editor Reckless riding endangers everyone on the ART I have seen a few letters from people complaining about all the e-bike riders on the Animas River Trail, and… October 26, 2025
Letters to the Editor A second chance for DeNier and former inmates I am curious as to why the DeNier building is not being used? What a perfect opportunity for transitioning inmates… October 24, 2025
Letters to the Editor Why I’m voting ‘yes’ on 1A Living near Vallecito, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly disaster can strike. Whether it’s the flooding we’ve just experienced or the… October 23, 2025
Letters to the Editor What a lawsuit says about our phony economy The $12 million award to the girl who fell from a Crested Butte ski lift will likely cost every ski… October 22, 2025
Letters to the Editor ‘Fix our Forests’ is a faux fix During my time as a student at Fort Lewis College in the late ’70s, I came to cherish the beauty… October 22, 2025
Letters to the Editor It’s time to pay for better roads As a long-term resident, retired bank CEO, former Transportation Commissioner and consistent cyclist, I have seen first hand the effects… October 22, 2025
Letters to the Editor Caring for those who cared for us I am writing to urge our community to support Ballot Issue 1A, which is crucial for the health and well-being… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor LL & MM benefit all Colorado students Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program is in danger of ending. Since 2023, the program has funded meals for… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights — and responsibility Colorado’s TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) limits the annual percentage growth in government tax revenue by requiring voters to approve… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor Reelect Brown, Parmenter and Peterson It is amazing that in this corner of Colorado, we have such a high performing public school system given the… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor No junk code means pollution and blight I’m in full support of Leslie Orr’s take on the eyesore property along State Highway 140 in Hesperus (Herald, Oct.… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor Vote ‘yes’ on LL & MM Healthy school meals including as much local food as possible is a dream close to my heart having worked with… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor A small investment with a lasting impact I am writing in support of Ballot Issue 1A. Our county is facing a serious shortfall in revenues, and it’s… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor Erika, Andrea, Rick show up for our students I attended the Durango School Board candidate forum with an open mind on Oct. 12 and it became clear that… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor Hire farm, ranch interns with state funds Labor is a common challenge in Colorado agriculture. Businesses struggle to find qualified and trained employees. At the same time,… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor DA Murray: Fund justice, safety amid budget cuts As the District Attorney for the 6th Judicial District, my job is to fight for a safe community every day.… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor Learn more before signing petitions Two initiatives are being proposed for a future Colorado state ballot. Initiative # 95 would require that Colorado law enforcement… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor End taxpayer-funded public lands I’ve used the retail stores at public land offices and have always found the employees to be top-notch and very… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor Support roads and more, ‘yes’ on 1A I’m writing in support of the funding increase measure for La Plata County Services. The scope of services were described… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor A vote for 1A is a vote for our future The proposed one cent sales tax increase is earmarked to fund key areas of need including infrastructure upkeep, public safety… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor ‘Big Brother,’ government control is upon us As I watch, listen and learn what is happening with our current president and his administration, it scares me for… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor Support for Fire District mill levy increase As a Durango resident, former Colorado state senator, and current CEO of our local electric cooperative, I strongly support the… October 19, 2025
Letters to the Editor Don’t call me ‘they’ because I disagree Am I part of the “they”? You know, the “they” of the so-called “radical left” whom certain Republican figures are… October 19, 2025
Opinion 1A mitigates threats to La Plata County In recent days, we’ve seen the natural threat of flooding to our county and we send our offers of help… October 19, 2025
Opinion Knowledge, not just gear, saves lives This letter is in response to the raft that was stuck on the bridge (Herald, Oct. 14). I have been… October 19, 2025