Letters to the Editor

‘With ‘blood’ when I hear it ‘talked’ ’

“Talk Indian talk!” I demanded of him. “You will talk it to me now!” “Sha – Na – Ney,” he told me. “What does that mean?” I demanded of him.…

Bayfield schools making ‘positive headway’

I understand that good news doesn’t sell newspapers. Often, we as the public are unaware of the good things happening, as either they do not get covered or ultimately, they…

‘Greatly pleased with Grisham’s wake-up call’

I was greatly pleased with New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham’s wake-up call with her emergency public health order on carried firearms. I was also very pleased to see the statements…

‘Picking on disabled high sport in Colorado’

I am shocked to read of the treatment that has been allowed of Wendy Kaye of Marvel. She is a severely disabled woman whose neighbors have with impunity, systematically rendered…

‘Banning press’ from GOP event? ‘Hypocritical’

Matt Gaetz will appear at our local Republican gathering at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. Gaetz apparently is the headliner. Also, our elected U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert will also appear.…

‘ILC altered wetlands, ignoring permitting’

Historically, the Carpenter Natural Area and, especially, the drainage have been overgrazed and abused. This resulted in extensive flooding. Attempts to control that flooding included dams, diversion dikes, revegetation and…

A little ‘free advice for Republican friends’

Free advice for our Republican friends: Stop the squeal! Davitt M. Armstrong Oracle, Arizona

‘Offset in some manner’ motorcycle rally

Now that the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally has left town for another year, I am curious if the city, county and/or rally organizers can and will take any action to…

Durango ‘must offer what retirees need’

There have been problems with obtaining post-surgery care upon discharge from Mercy Hospital for Medicare patients. These patients are discharged far from the time they recover from surgery to sufficiently…

‘Switched heating home from gas to electric’

I have switched heating my home from natural gas to electric. Atmos Energy more than doubled its prices last year and the reasons are all facility-related. The increase of the…

‘Please, renew subscription’ to Herald

Funny, how I have heard the left folks griping about the far right being represented in The Durango Herald. However, I don’t see any lawsuits coming from those leftists. I…

Gender comments ‘real flat-earth thinking’

Perhaps a small silver lining was created when Moms for Liberty visited Durango, sponsored by La Plata County Republican Secretary Hope Scheppelman. Our peaceful “good commotion” protest advanced an opportunity…

‘Conservative will stay away from MAGA event’

This Saturday, the La Plata County Lincoln Day Dinner will take place in Ignacio. Until recently, I was disinterested. The Republicans were conservatives. Now things are very different. The MAGA…

Herald ‘providing every side of news’

I’m writing this letter in response to your page 3A article and photo on Wednesday, “Protesters picket The Durango Herald,” in which La Plata County GOP protesters were boycotting what…

‘Predatory developer exploiting community’

Last weekend, the Animas Valley Action Coalition met to discuss the immense problems with the proposed Roberts RV and camper park at Trimble Lane. There was standing room only. The…

Protest signs ‘Onion article in the making’

RE: “Protesters picket The Durango Herald.” These folks can’t stand our local paper, but can’t stop reading it! It’s like that joke about the two ladies sitting at dinner in…

Constitution Week: ‘Never forget!’

Starting today through Saturday is Constitution Week and this letter is a reminder for all American citizens to reread the Constitution. We take our freedoms so much for granted that…

‘Lady, honestly, who cares anymore?’

To the wonderful people of Colorado – how sad to see a congressional representative elected by the people make such a fool of herself in a public setting. “Do you…

Quote from therapist ‘irresponsible, inaccurate’

I was disheartened to read about a local therapist’s inappropriate relationship with a client. It was sad and shocking. I am just as concerned about the quote from another therapist,…

‘Dismayed by two items in the Herald’

Last Sunday, I was dismayed by two items in The Durango Herald. Foremost, the front page and extensive coverage of a social worker losing her license was not necessary and…

‘No editorial on explosive allegations of Biden’

This year, The Durango Herald’s editorials have opined on national political topics like the Fox/Dominion lawsuit, televising a Donald Trump trial, Trump’s tax returns, and the Supreme Court. I find…

‘Bidenonomics working for average American’

Since President Joe Biden took office, the U.S. has recovered faster with lower inflation than any other major free-market economy. We’ve added more than 13 million jobs in that time…

Durango Mall could use bowling alley, roller rink

As the Durango Mall tenants have dwindled over the years, there have been a few new ideas mentioned from time to time for this location. Unfortunately, not much has happened.…

Editorial cartoon: Nesting dolls

Herald’s ‘mundane news spun with far-left slant’

Tuesday, a group of Durango citizens protested outside The Durango Herald. They were protesting censorship by the Herald staff. It’s no secret the Herald is a far-left newspaper. Even mundane…

‘Ted Cruz owes you a beer’

In a recent interview, an aggrieved Texas Sen. Ted Cruz claimed that the U.S. government wants to limit every person to two beers a week. Fact Checking websites looked into…

Roberts river put-in sketch ‘to improve image’

The Roberts Village Camp “river put-in“ illustration in The Durango Herald on Wednesday is a concept for what a beautiful put-in “could look like.“ But is not in any way…

2 left turns problem at Malfunction Junction

The main problems with the intersection of Florida Road, East 3rd Avenue and 15th Street, referred to as Malfunction Junction, are the two left turns. If the left turns were…

‘Freedom from what exactly?’

A letter on Wednesday announced that the local GOP Lincoln Day Dinner is almost sold out. “For individual freedom” was included in the letter – the GOP often uses this…

‘Bidenomics is not working’

Bidenomics is broken economics. While the rate of increase may have cooled, we are still living with high inflation. This is seen in higher gas prices, higher food and home…