Reading Jackson Clark’s tribute to Tyrone Yazzie (Herald, Jan. 5), the young, Indigenous man who worked in Clark’s art gallery and died living homeless and addicted to alcohol, raised a…
Recent outrage over Black Lives Matter and LGBTQIA+ flags in classrooms seems a bit misplaced. Neither of these flags, nor the issues they highlight, is inherently political. Rather, they have…
Americans say that the federal government must insure health care for all (62%). A majority (66%) are deeply concerned about climate change, favor stricter gun laws (60%), and higher taxes…
When we become subjective about anything, nothing will change – lead, mercury, aluminum, chlorine, fluoride … Let’s look at science. Science is only valid when it is independently verified. The…
Since the election, just about every response in every newspaper column locally and nationally has been Trump bashing. Rancor and contention are certainly not the ways to promote or generate…
Well, that didn’t take long. After reading the story (Herald, Dec. 29) about the state Republican Party threatening Durango School District 9-R, it seems any hope for a civil conversation…
The story, “State GOP threatens to sue schools,” (Herald, Dec. 29) dissects an email written by two GOP party leaders threatening Durango School District 9-R, individual board members and any…
I read where Donald Trump is mad that flags will still be at half-staff honoring Jimmy Carter during his inauguration and blames the Democrats. He said Democrats hate America. Donald,…
Trump hopes to replace the experienced employees in the government with people whose only qualification is loyalty to him. All his Cabinet picks are incompetent and corrupt. Trump’s aim is…
A current project to do this is completing the trail connection between the Animas River Trail at Home Depot and the Three Springs trail under the Wilson Gulch overpass that…
To know and love Linda Bunk was easy. To admire she and Ron was even easier. And what an athlete. She was as fit as 100 fiddles. Nancy and I…
There has been an oversight with the recent editorial written (Herald, Jan. 2) about a calendar needed in our community. Not sure what kind of research or preparation went into…
There is a very simple answer to the affordable housing issue with a bonus solution to improve the environment! Tear down the bank drive-thru teller stations and use the prefab…
I do not take sides politically, but I feel like it’s a mistake to introduce different flags into the classrooms in our schools. It’s not the flag that I object…
The MAGA cultists of the faded GOP are, predictably, at it again. This time, following the banner of Colorado GOP Vice Chairman Hope Scheppelman, they are attempting to extort Durango…
For a few years now, I have been amazed at the incredible artwork that is displayed on various buildings throughout Durango. I have no idea who had the concept to…
I want to commend the Herald for providing high-quality content in serious amounts. I have been using the holidays to catch up on various articles clipped (but not read) from…
Durango used to have so much downtown charm. Now, we see more and more modern buildings with little regard to our rural, Western heritage. It is heartwarming to see a…
First of all, I’d like to say how much I admire the Durango Board of Education who do such a marvelous job of guiding our schools while attempting to satisfy…
Dear Giving Friends, aka “Angels of Our Better Nature,” Did you know when we click “Like” supporting a cause, or to share an outrage with an injustice, we are actually…
Last week when traveling to Durango, I noticed a simple mistake by someone that just didn’t make sense. South of the Farmington Hill on Highway 550, the deer fence has…
Community leaders are the backbone of Durango. They deserve heartfelt appreciation for their unwavering commitment to making our community a better place. Stepping up to lead can mean facing public…
I grew up in Dallas. When I was 5 and 6 years old, I would have four to five cavities in my teeth whenever my mother took me to the…
We should be concerned with LPEA’s decision concerning renewable energy that will affect the rates charged in the future. I wrote an opinion published on Dec. 8 advocating to stay…
I am writing to address an important issue regarding community engagement concerning land-use codes in La Plata County. Recently, the county concluded interviews for positions on boards and commissions that…
President Joe Biden recently commuted the death sentences of 37 murderers, including killers of police and military officers. (“Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row…
So here we are, near the end of 2024 — in “the holidays.” So will you be celebrating the Dec. 25 Christian birth of Jesus? Or will you be commemorating…
My wife and I have gone downtown most weekends for over 32 years. We regularly enjoy the downtown bars and restaurants, and in our small way have contributed to their…
There’s a new bill advancing to the Senate that poses a grave threat to our free speech and the important work of nonprofits around the country – including in our…
The Herald recently published a complimentary editorial (Herald, Dec. 20) on the passing of Good Samaritan legislation to limit liability to volunteers cleaning up historic mine sites. This legislation should…
