Letters to the Editor

Gun-free zones can invite tragedy

I am writing regarding the editorial, “Our view: Choose light” (Herald, Dec. 17). There is one point you missed: these…

December 28, 2025

Herald stands strong for our civil rights

Kudos to the Herald’s editorial board for the strong, well-written, well-researched editorials standing up for our community’s civil rights at…

December 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Counties are right: Hurd must introduce NCA

As a Montezuma County resident and avid outdoorsman, I was encouraged to see Commissioners Gerald Koppenhafer and Marsha Porter-Norton urge…

December 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Unite in mass non-compliance

“ … Governments … deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed – That whenever any Form of…

December 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

‘Open borders’ is a narrative, not a fact

A recent letter criticized the Herald for allegedly ignoring a “Biden/Harris open-borders policy” while now portraying deportations negatively (Herald, Dec.…

December 28, 2025

Opinion

Help build a more walkable, bikeable Durango

Are you interested in making Durango a better place to live? A place that’s easier to walk, bike and maybe…

December 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Flock surveillance threatens our safety

Contrary to what multiple city leaders have claimed in response to requests by Durango residents that Flock cameras be removed…

December 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Trump’s America: Isolated and undesirable

Thank you, President Trump. Your vision of an isolationist nation has come to fruition. That’s right – nobody anywhere in…

December 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Mall redevelopment makes perfect sense

I read with interest the recent article on the Durango Mall revitalization proposal, anchored by Whole Foods (Herald, Dec. 10).…

December 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

LPEA must be transparent about condemnations, projects

Rumors of potential property condemnations in Archuleta County raise a fundamental concern: Are these projects truly necessary to ensure affordable,…

December 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Where have all the Republicans gone?

Never thought I’d say this, but I miss Republicans. Generally, I have disagreed with Republican platforms and beliefs, but we…

December 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

What happens here becomes our headlines

I am writing in response to Dennis Pierce’s letter to the editor, “A question about Herald border coverage,” (Herald, Dec.…

December 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

WRC board: committed to community, clients

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Resource Center, we would like to respond to recent inquiries…

December 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Hurd: Puppet of extremist power

Rep. Jeff Hurd is clearly a puppet of the Russian government as he follows the illegitimate president of this country,…

December 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Say yes to new homes in Durango

Thank you to the Herald for covering the proposed Durango Mall redevelopment, and to the Urban Renewal Authority board, city…

December 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

What gets covered and why?

I was surprised that, once more, there was nothing in the paper on Pearl Harbor Day about Pearl Harbor Day.…

December 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A pragmatic solution for government shutdowns

I have a plan. Under it, the current federal budget would remain in place until a new one is approved,…

December 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Is Durango’s trailer policy fair?

I have a 24-foot travel trailer that we use during the summer. Otherwise, it is in storage. It is fully…

December 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Poem to the editor: Some people

Some people won’t have a Merry Christmas … They’ll be working extra shifts hoping to get ahead. Not buying gifts…

December 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A call for grace, gratitude and support

In a time when tensions run high, costs keep climbing and uncertainty has become routine, it’s easy for communities to…

December 17, 2025

Opinion

Threats of violence are not Christian

I am sincerely miffed at the contradiction between Turning Point USA Chapter President Jonah Flynn’s desire to be known as…

December 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Bah humbug on craft fair crackdown

Durango’s recent effort to enforce business licensing and sales-tax collection at small Christmas craft fairs is a mistake, both practically…

December 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Dialogue now for post-Trump era

In the current oppressive political climate, we infrequently engage in constructive dialogue across bubbles, with people who disagree with us…

December 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Rejecting the single story of Somalis

When President Trump labeled Somali immigrants “garbage,” he weaponized presidential power to diminish an entire community. As novelist Chimamanda Ngozi…

December 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Fracking pollution demands just transition

Colorado faces a difficult choice: transition off fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy or continue to jeopardize our environment…

December 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

No one is coming to rescue us

In Joyce Vance’s new book, “Giving Up Is Unforgivable,” her information on Finland’s media literacy projects really reached out and…

December 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Remove moratorium, start community conversation

I’m writing to urge the community to let the conversation begin around battery storage systems. Batteries are part of an…

December 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

The Sun covers all Colorado news

I have good news for John Rankin (Letters, Herald, Dec. 5), who is concerned that losing local delivery of the…

December 14, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Members deserve answers about BESS

As an LPEA member-owner, I’m concerned about the proposed Battery Energy Storage System project the co-op is pursuing. Before moving…

December 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A question about Herald border coverage

Searching through back issues of the Herald is not easy. I was looking for the paper’s coverage from 1/20/21 through…

December 12, 2025