I find it disappointing that voters are hearing and reading buzzwords like “deregulate.” Reviewing and revising parts of a land-use code is not deregulation. Any citizen who believes regulations are…
The lies being told to Colorado citizens about mountain lion and bobcat hunting are egregious. This initiative is being pushed by an anti-hunting agenda that does nothing to conserve wildlife…
Rational, well intended men and women can differ in views and policies for the greater good. Thus the political process. But this is not what we face in this election.…
It is difficult for me to pick someone to endorse when I know both well. Matt Salka married into a very good family in La Plata County. He was mayor…
Oct. 20’s editorial screed against Trump, declaring how he would ruin the United States, is not a surprise for most people living in the Durango area. The Herald takes the…
Donald Trump is bonkers. Republicans, this is not the time to write in George Washington or your dog’s name on the ballot, nor to skip voting entirely. It’s certainly not…
I was born at 305 ppm. At that time, the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere was not that far above the preindustrial level of 280 parts per million (ppm).…
The two candidates running for La Plata County commissioner present starkly different backgrounds and visions. Incumbent Matt Salka brings extensive experience as an IT professional and former mayor of Bayfield.…
I am a longtime, independent voter, and I try to be knowledgeable and informed with my vote. That said, I admit to frequently skipping over numerous contested offices and positions…
Responding to recent letter attacking candidates Clark Craig (HD59) and Cleave Simpson (SD6) for supporting the Dobbs supreme court decision. This decision returns the issue to the states where it…
I had the honor of representing Durango and surrounding areas for over a decade in the state Legislature, and the accomplishments I’m most proud of are those that required legislators…
I know both Congressional District 3 candidates Jeff Hurd and Adam Frisch. Both are capable men. Frisch, I met when he stood in a hot crowded room and talked about…
The Herald’s editorial endorsing Kamala Harris for president was a treasure. Giving a factual context about Trump’s record is exactly why local news by local people is necessary for a…
The Herald got one thing very right in endorsing “Harris for the sake of the country.” Unfortunately, you missed the boat regarding our CD3 race. Both Frisch and Hurd have…
I was brought up in a household where politics were not discussed. I thought my parents’ silence was due to complacency. On the contrary, in their silence, they were weighing…
At the end of 2023, I made a passionate plea for the community to house our workforce in La Plata County, given the rising costs that are pushing many of…
The one that lives and the one that dies. If you are religious, consider the sixth commandment – thou shalt not kill/murder. If you are not religious, consider the laws…
The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) was an amendment to the Colorado Constitution passed by voters in 1992 that limits the amount of revenue governments in the state can retain…
Outside money is sending the wrong message to our HD59 counties, aiming to divide us when we need unity and leadership. Over $220,000 from outside PACs like Colorado Way Forward…
I’m not worried about the price of eggs or the cost of gasoline these days. According to new statistics, the U.S. economy has bounced back faster and stronger from COVID-19…
It’s unbelievable that nearly half of our voting population would choose a habitual liar, cheat, thief, draft dodger, admitted sexual predator (Access Hollywood recording) and racist. “The prince of lies”…
It would be different if our parties were behaving responsibly. But especially on the state and national level, they continue to create divisiveness with biased narratives pushing fear and anger.…
Paul Black jumped into the race at the last minute, after another Republican was disqualified for not living in the county. His platform? Deregulate everything. For affordable housing, Black’s solution…
The Herald endorsement of Clark Craig offered several interesting comments. “Craig supports protecting and building strong families” is nothing less than quiet code for “supports public tax dollars for private…
As we approach the upcoming county commissioner race, I want to highlight a unique opportunity for our county. I encourage voters to vote for Paul Black, a Republican candidate who…
Immediately following the presidential debate, MAGA pastor Lance Wallnau blamed witchcraft as to Donald Trump’s poor performance according to Newsweek. In a series of social media posts, Wallnau claimed supernatural…
In the old days, if a politician was caught lying on an important substantive point, it could doom his (almost always his, not her) chances of winning an election. In…
The Durango Herald flipped a coin and endorsed Adam Frisch’s opponent Jeff Hurd. I could not disagree more. The only qualification the Herald offers is Hurd’s recent experience as a…
Sen. Cleave Simpson is again sponsoring a groundbreaking bill in the upcoming 2025 Colorado legislative session, if reelected. The Regenerative Ag bill (SB24-152) enjoyed amazing bipartisan support throughout the entire…
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