Regarding the Feb. 23 news story headlined, “Records show gaps in process after 18 dogs are euthanized in Cortez,” the article did not paint a full history of the situation.…
Reading Mark Pearson’s Feb. 15 guest column headlined “Regional Energy Transformation Accelerates” made me wonder – when did mathematics change? Pearson wrote of the closure of San Juan Generating Station…
Sadly, Bayfield School District just eliminated sex education throughout the school district. On Feb. 14, the school board voted to change the policy Health and Family Life/Sex Education or IHAM,…
Durango: Our community or commodity for the rich? I am opposed to this monster RV and “tiny home” park proposed at Trimble Lane. It appears that the County Planning Department…
I have read that recently our Republican members of Congress have increased the frequency of displays of patriotism. That has caused me to remember a quote from Samuel Johnson, who…
I met Harrison about three years ago and realized immediately that he was a stand-up guy. Since then, I have watched his growing passion for the City of Durango. His…
Have the parking surveys in Durango taken into account the number of spaces available downtown are because employees are parking on East Third Avenue in front of private residences? James…
I’ll be sorry to see the Main Avenue food celebration not happen in May 2023, but thrilled to welcome back the Durango Farmers Market, opening for the entire summer on…
In a recent letter with the headline “Billing practices ‘elder abuse,’ ” I could have written this same letter. I am 79 years old and dealing with the exact same…
Have The Durango Herald and The Journal writers ever heard of a thing called a thesaurus? I read far too many times the overuse of the word “uptick” in far…
I have grave concerns regarding the recently revealed reorganization/elimination of volunteer boards. It represents a completely different approach to city government, with City Council and staff making important decisions with…
Wow. Stasia Lanier retiring from KSUT. An incredible loss to us, her thousands of listeners, to the world of music and to KSUT. She has worn so many hats there,…
I read with interest letters about Centura Mercy Hospital billing, as we have this problem, too. My wife has been receiving bills from Centura Mercy for $447.53 for services rendered…
I do agree with the editorial on Friday with the headline, “Hermosa to Durango Bike Trail way to go,” that a north valley trail is a great idea. I am…
Here’s an idea worth exploring for the city-owned property on College Drive. How about a gondola that runs from the train parking lot, paralleling highways 550 and 160 before a…
A wolf is stalking the Animas Valley! And our county officials are welcoming it in! This wolf, dressed in sheep’s clothing provided by our county Planning Department, is bullying its…
I was impressed with U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ability to bring one of China’s weather balloons into the Congressional building on Tuesday. I wondered if this presented an opportunity…
I was not only appalled but concerned by the behavior exhibited Tuesday during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. I have been taught that whether you agree or…
In response to a letter on Feb. 1, headlined, “Shady billing practices at Centura-Mercy,” I, too, am highly suspicious of Centura’s billing practices. I have Medicare B as well as…
Based on a guest column on Sunday in The Durango Herald and online in The Journal, what rock is Bill Roberts living under? I grew up in the ’40s/’50s. Nostalgia?…
Would you like Tico Time Resort RV Park in your backyard? That’s what’s on the line for neighboring communities in Animas Valley. Roberts RV Resorts have been in business 50…
Volunteers of America Colorado prides itself on being a great community partner. We support people experiencing homelessness, provide shelter for those fleeing domestic violence, create affordable housing and ensure older…
Nationwide, just about every police department uses body cameras, including the five Black Memphis officers who recently wore them. Yet, all irresponsibly killed a Black man 80 yards from his…
The proposed 306 RV Park in Animas Valley is a very big deal. This project will have an impact on the character and peaceful environment of the valley for generations.…
The development proposal Roberts Resorts RV Park (PL 20222059) before the La Plata County Planning Commission would place 257 luxury RVs, plus 49 luxury cottages alongside the Animas River at…
“Newspeak” in the novel “1984” meant ambiguous, euphemistic language used chiefly in political propaganda. The leftist media in the West is attempting to do its part in helping our American…
In their never ending search for revenues, Centura-Mercy Hospital providers now resort to shady billing practices. They disregard Medicare claims that disallow their bills and specify that patients are not…
Wowsers! I’m doing back flips, jumping up and down nonstop after hearing the announcement made by President Tom Stritikus that Fort Lewis College will soon offer a program for Bachelor…
I recently read in The Colorado Sun that Centura-Mercy Hospital will stop providing tubal ligation services to women who, after a Caesarean section, decide they do not want more children.…
I found myself humming the old Cole porter song “Anything Goes” this week, while reading about committee assignments exacted from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in exchange for his gavel. In…
