The rapidly changing energy environment is proving what I said in my prior opinion column, “Let’s avoid the potential negative impacts of withdrawing from Tri-State,” (Herald, Dec. 8). As before,…
Our Declaration of Independence was written in response to the many impositions of an abusive English king. The resistance did not originate at that time but began 560 years before.…
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the Democratic Party had many options to allow women in red states to continue to control their own bodies. Not easy options.…
In recent history, Colorado needed dollars to help residents get out of real trouble during the recession of 2008-10, and again during COVID-19. State legislators could not help much, since…
A recent letter (Herald, Mar. 23)) overlooks the broader benefits of Rep. Hurd’s Productive Public Lands Act. Far from serving “big business,” this bill ensures our federal lands serve all…
Certainly our federal government requires downsizing, and more efficiency. We have all had frustrating, confusing, time-consuming incidents in this regard. But, is the current “house cleaning” by POTUS and DOGE…
I have a list of intentions And all of them are good. I know about the road to hell That’s fully understood. It’s impossible to get to all of them…
Durango, a beautiful place. Just sitting here being blessed to behold it. The river’s soft unbreakable flow. As I yield to its still small voice just as strong and just…
The League of Women Voters of Colorado strongly condemns the arrest, detention and deportation of immigrants who are not a danger to the United States and have no criminal record.…
I am 81. I live among you. My wife and I receive Social Security. We are lucky in that it pays our bills. It is probably not enough to buy…
I recently watched a pack of wolves in Yellowstone National Park with perhaps several dozen other visitors. Everyone was excited to glimpse one of the park’s packs. People with scopes…
While reading Sunday’s Durango Herald, I looked up at my TV that said in a headline, “Trump says no one will be fired in the Signal witch hunt.” I don’t…
We appreciate the engagement around LPEA’s power transition but want to correct misinformation (Herald, April 2). The 7.72% rate adjustment in 2025 is not the largest in LPEA’s history –…
You are not doing anything even remotely near enough to be effective against this power-hungry administration and President Donald Trump. You need to be reminded of the steps the fascists…
There is a new state of the art, AI, inexpensive bone density test available in the U.S. that is standardized and not dependent on either machine or tech like the…
Elon Musk bought his way into our government by spending $290 million on Trump’s reelection campaign. Musk’s businesses have received $38 billion in government contracts, loans and tax credits. Now…
I never served in the military but I respect those who did and consider the American armed forces one of the greatest assets that America has because it has a…
Will “Tesla” go the way of “Tucker”? Gifford Holt Durango Ed. Note: Preston Tucker was an innovative auto designer who incorporated safety and performance in his cars. A series of…
Recently much has been said about the impact DOGE is having on the Social Security Administration. Bloomberg reported back in March that Musk had tapped three individuals representing private equity…
LPEA’s CEO just announced the signing of a power contract with Mercuria, declaring that our co-op is ready to exit Tri-State. But while the announcement was made with confidence, one…
We haven’t forgotten. There may be massive and destructive changes currently happening across our country, but we will not allow the tall, blatantly racist statue at the Toh-Atin Gallery in…
As a social worker and educator who has practiced in this community for 36 years, I am deeply concerned about the proposed federal budget, which includes substantial cuts to Medicaid…
I believe that Kip Koso would be a great choice for Durango City Council. Having the pleasure of knowing him well as a teenager, college student and then as a…
I am shocked. I just received my claim summaries for the shots I take once a month. Since I am only taking these for 12 months, it is important that…
Chances for owning a home in Durango are disappearing, and many of us can’t even make rent. We’ve made some progress, but Durango needs new solutions and deeper commitment to…
I am writing in support of Kip Koso for City Council. I have had the pleasure of knowing Koso since 2000 when we met as neighbors. I witnessed him raise…
I am concerned about Mr. Hurd’s desire to cut the Federal Department of Education. Does he realize how much that will hurt families in his district? Does Mr. Hurd know…
Councilor Olivier Bosmans’ assertion that the city has budgeted $400,000 to design a bathroom at Schneider Park (Herald, March 12) is factually incorrect. The citizen-driven Financial Advisory Board has been…
I am writing as an Exercise Science Professor Emeritus about the column “Fueling your life: The power of smart nutrition” (Herald, Mar. 19), a once again disturbingly irresponsible column full…
The Herald endorsed Rep Hurd before the election. When is the Herald going to admit that it made a huge mistake? Hurd is and has been following the Trump party…
