Sports teams doing their fund raiser car washes (guess who paid for the water?). Who listened to the complaints when the car wasn’t washed quite right or even worse when…
The editors indict the media broadly for their coverage of efforts to undermine our elections, when by and large media have reported known facts about a conspiracy with grave consequences…
The “resistance” that you seem somewhat proud to be a part of is a group of people that don’t want to accept the results of a democratic election. The orderly…
Sigman (“Herald editorial wrong on death penalty,” March 18) commented on a Herald piece (“Abolish it,” March 11) that advocated for the abolishment of the death penalty. There’s only one…
As established by Article II of the Constitution, the college was a compromise between a president elected by Congress and one elected by popular vote. If the president was elected…
Canada has a national universal healthcare system, like our Medicare. The research review of 25 studies found that a poor person in Canada is 36 percent more likely to receive…
He has opposed every rate increase as a director. I admire his support of policies that protect our land, keep our local dollars local and strive for energy resilience. Voting…
The city population has increased exponentially since the 1950s. Our city has not had the funds to properly maintain its infrastructure. This means that we citizens are forced to walk…
For a host of external reasons, city budgets across the nation are under stress, Durango included. The cities that survive, and even thrive, will be those whose citizens understand these…
Barbara Noseworthy and Kim Baxter have proven their abilities through public service. We are fortunate to have these two candidates bringing their combined abilities to help shape Durango’s future. When…
Because I want to drive around Durango without having to watch out for potholes. Because parks and recreation is a key economic driver for the city, not an expense. Because…
Youth around the world are demanding action on climate change. I deeply hope our older generations will give them complete support. It is time that Colorado’s congressmen find the courage…
All offer different worldviews and backgrounds. But Durango’s recent tax woes have created a much more difficult, much more serious situation for us all. I’m voting for Barbara Noseworthy with…
I recently attended a meeting where Barbara Noseworthy spoke and answered questions. I was impressed with her professional background and organizational experience. She struck me as being a team player…
These dedicated members are resilient and withstand harsh and sometimes personal and petty criticism from opponents that disagree with their perspectives on an issue. I am hoping our new City…
Moreover, the burden of 1A will be shared fairly among all those who use Durango’s infrastructure – town citizens, county residents working and shopping in town and visitors from out…
Kim Baxter has studied Durango’s problems from the inside out – she has spent an inordinate amount of time on Durango advisory committees and on the Planning Commission, to say…
Several of the candidates are against the proposed sales tax increase. Previous council members were from the education crowd that begs for more money every chance they get. They usually…
And, by the way, if you envision a vibrant arts community that brings in tourists, supported in part by city dollars, as most towns with arts districts do, you will…
They also bring the best experience to this job. They will be good listeners and have the expertise and commitment to address the various issues we are facing. such as…
Some folks have suggested that we should not minimally increase our sales tax to pay for our roads, instead somehow magically finding additional funding by cutting other parts of the…
The issues that our city is facing now and in the future require experience, vision and communication that is not about being one of our own.â€� That is why I…
Contrary to the narrative dictated to us by right- and left-leaning mouthpieces of corporate America’s media circus, President Trump’s guilt or innocence is not the big issue and not a…
I am in agreement. That is why I am surprised that a closer look at his actions are inconsistent with his words. Tipton has voted to keep fossil fuel subsidies…
Is it part of the Herald’s editorial position? There is no mention of the many people and organizations supporting Senate Bill 19-181, which among other things would give more local…
This time, the Herald used the excuse of Snowberger’s interview with the local Student Newspaper. Seriously? Fortunately, the School Board has thoroughly looked into the unsubstantiated and anonymous allegations, and…
We visited Durango last April to confirm that our research and intuition were correct about Durango possibly becoming our new home. The quality and obvious level of investment in things…
Road repairs are important, but I feel that recent road projects have been unwise. The traffic light installed at East College Drive and 2nd Avenue cost $564,000 to accommodate construction…
For over 30 years, whenever even modest legislation or regulation has been put forward that would strengthen oil and gas policy in Colorado and hold industry accountable for its impacts,…
Our town continues to grow and we have needs and lack of funds. I am supporting the 1A sales tax increase – yes, there are questions and concerns about this…
