Letters to the Editor

‘Pro-American’ means upholding the rights for all

Mike Sigman’s anger in his letter, “A war against the Constitution” (Herald, Sept. 10) reminds me of Dr. Seuss’ Yooks…

September 24, 2025

Patriotic superpowers: Blind to the Constitution

Unsurprising that our local “Patriot” watchdog has shown himself an adept ape of the MAGA superpower – absolute shamelessness (Herald,…

September 24, 2025

Herald must stop catering to the loud minority

I am so glad to see the Herald finally post a letter representing the beliefs of the majority of Americans…

Immigration isn’t a simple matter

I’m responding to the letters, “Immigration laws should be enforced, not ignored,” (Herald, Sept. 7) and “Don’t like deportations? Change…

This is not who we want to be

Thank you for the story of Martin Geobany Terazzas’ detention by ICE (Herald, Sept. 10). While I absolutely believe that…

Respect wildlife, stop spreading glass

Many of us recreate on the Horse Gulch trails and have seen the shards of glass that some people have…

Geo Terrazas is one of us

First, I do not know the family of Geo Terrazas, the guy who got hauled away by ICE recently and…

Patriotism protects debate, dissent, diverse views

Mike Sigman labeling the Herald “anti-American” (Letters, Herald, Sept. 10) because it reports on immigration, racial justice or restorative justice…

The backdoor to privatizing Social Security

Beware seniors, families with grandparents and young people who want to know that their FICA taxes will someday be a…

September 19, 2025

Criminals aren’t law abiding, ban gun free zones

There’s been another tragic shooting. This time at a public high school in Evergreen, followed closely on the heels of…

September 19, 2025

End lawless seizures, demand humane immigration policy

Immigration is an issue that my friends who voted for Trump want to see addressed. They want a much tighter…

September 17, 2025

La Plata County needs reform, not higher taxes

I agree with Kelly Hegarty regarding the proposed tax hike (Letters, Herald, Sept. 3) that stringent county planning regulations have…

September 17, 2025

Editor’s note: A misprinted puzzle and the hunt for humor

In response to Steve Grant’s question (Letters, Herald, Sept. 10) about why the Aug. 22 “Puzzles & Funnies” page reappeared…

September 17, 2025

City of Durango made a huge mistake

My wife and I walk our dogs daily. Sometimes on city street sidewalks, sometimes on the river trail, north, south…

Honoring a (nother) longtime volunteer: Buck Skillen

“Just ask Buck” has been a mantra of Five Rivers Trout Unlimited (5RTU) since Buck Skillen reinvigorated the chapter in…

Honoring a longtime volunteer: Tom Jones

Tom Jones sat on the Five Rivers Trout Unlimited (5RTU) board for years all while holding multiple positions, including past…

Read, think about, and honor the Constitution this week

Celebrating the privilege of our liberty and freedom this year, the 238th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of…

Hurd betrayed the most vulnerable and should resign

About 30 years ago, I was principal of a Durango middle school that hosted a class for many children with…

No one is illegal on stolen land

There is a very well-documented record of what the rise of fascism looks like and it appears that the current…

Unity is paramount, land acknowledgment is divisive

Fort Lewis College opens performances and semesters with a “land acknowledgment.” That is harmful to society. It separates “we the…

Herald’s Hamas apologists have it wrong

After reading the editorial, “silencing Gazas journalists silences the world,” (Herald, Aug. 31), accusing Israel of every conceivable crime ever…

September 12, 2025

Israel is committing genocide, scholars conclude

I wanted to express my gratitude to The Durango Herald for the editorial board’s thoughtful editorial, “Our view: Silencing Gaza’s…

September 12, 2025

Grass choice wastes water and teaching moment

I’m bewildered about all the Kentucky bluegrass installed at Miller Middle School. It’s not only on the football/soccer field; it’s…

September 12, 2025

Jackson Clark II’s passing magnifies Fort Lewis’ lack of courage

In April 2025, Fort Lewis College denied Jackson Clark II, owner of Toh-Atin Gallery, the opportunity to present his talk…

A war against the Constitution

Kudos to The Durango Herald for coming out as anti-American. I’ve watched the numerous pro-illegal-immigrant articles, over the years, the…

Puzzles and funnies magic tricks?

Page 4B of the Aug. 29 edition is the Aug. 22 page. The puzzles and funnies are from the Aug.…

Opinion

Thank you, but why did you wait so long?

I am writing in regard to the editorial “Silencing journalists in Gaza silences the world,” (Herald, Aug. 31). As a…