Letters to the Editor

Honoring Bayfield veterans this holiday season

For three years, veterans buried at Bayfield Cemetery have not been honored during the holidays as they are in other…

December 10, 2025

Christmas bazaar canceled over confusion about city rules

I am saddened, but not shocked. Year after year, day after day, it becomes harder and harder to have a…

Better judgment, not citations: Remember ‘Howdy Partner’

Warning, warning … to locals and visitors. We lived in Durango for 30-plus years. We always drove trucks and always…

We’re all paying for Trump’s corruption

While 17 million Americans lose their health care because of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and Republicans killing ACA tax credits,…

Utility hikes expose Durango’s management failure

The Durango City Council’s decision to approve large water and sewer rate hikes was based on a flawed premise, not…

Colorado’s rural teachers deserve a fair chance

I am writing as a father, law enforcement veteran and unaffiliated candidate for governor of Colorado. In towns across rural…

Opinion

Protect Durango’s clear, crystalline air

This evening, stepping outside and smelling the crystal Durango air with its sweet scent of snow, I was so grateful…

Opinion

Local law enforcement: Too ‘beard-o’ for duty

A recent article (Herald, Nov. 23) contained a photo of law enforcement officers with Rich Guggenheim, a speaker at the…

Kirk: Pro-family, pro-woman, pro-dialogue

Recent letters to the Herald express dismay over Fort Lewis College’s acceptance of a Turning Point USA chapter. Charlie Kirk…

They served while he partied

Trump is a proven traitor and draft dodger who calls our military “suckers and losers.” Shouldn’t he face the same…

Durango loses Sunday Denver Post, Colorado connection with it

I am very disappointed that we will no longer receive a hard copy of the Sunday Denver Post. First, the…

Kudos for a fantastic photo showdown

I am writing to say that on Wednesday night, Nov. 19, the city of Durango and the Durango & Silverton…

December 3, 2025

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District president resigns

To the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District community members: As one of only three officials originally elected by you,…

December 3, 2025

Gratitude for Just Peachy’s massive Manna donation

As we celebrated the harvest and community this Thanksgiving, I wanted to share an act of genuine kindness and generosity.…

December 3, 2025

Student calls for fair diving board access

I am writing this letter to try to change the Durango Community Recreation Center’s diving board rules. It’s frustrating that…

ICE can watch us with our cameras

Every time Durangoans drive, our movements are recorded by Durango’s 21 “Flock” cameras. Durango shares record access with 603 law…

Setting the record straight on solar

In an otherwise good article regarding ADUs in Durango (Herald, Nov. 23), I was misquoted regarding solar. I am 100%…

Bayfield school board denies disability rights anniversary proclamation

During its Nov. 11 meeting, the Bayfield School Board voted to deny a proposed proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of…

Who are we, who do we want to be?

My wife is from England. She had many concerns about coming to the United States, including police officers shooting unarmed…

Durango needs to be investigated

After some Durango residents harassed and hindered U.S. immigration agents, chained the gate of the facility and according to some…

Thank you from the Emergency Warming Center Council

On behalf of the Emergency Warming Center Council, I’d like to thank the Durango City Council, city manager, directors and…

November 28, 2025

A gift that gives twice

During the season of gratitude, many of us reflect on what we’re thankful for and look for meaningful ways to…

November 28, 2025

Trump’s new pragmatic approach to immigration

On “The Ingram Angle,” this week, President Donald Trump insisted that America “doesn’t have” enough talent and must now rely…

November 28, 2025

Colorado should consider mid-decade redistricting

Attorney General Phil Weiser has proposed a narrowly drawn, emergency mid-decade redistricting for Colorado and recommends that it be put…

November 26, 2025

Durango values misrepresented in NYT article

Editor’s note: The following letter was originally submitted to The New York Times in response to, “A Colorado Town Is…

November 26, 2025

The fine line between violence and free speech

I am a proud FLC alumna. I am forever grateful for the liberal arts education that enabled me to be…

November 23, 2025

Durango deserves an update on road projects

I would like the Herald to give us an update on what is happening with the 32nd Street/County Road 250…

November 23, 2025