Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Durango residents deserve utility transparency

Letters to the Editor

Durango residents deserve utility transparency

cca In an August article (Herald, Aug. 1), the reporter noted proposals for utility price increases and said, “An Engage…

November 21, 2025

Beethoven’s Fifth echoes after Durango protest

Beethoven’s Fifth echoes after Durango protest

cca Fate is knocking at the door. Beethoven composed this motif with his Fifth Symphony. Both defeat and victory are…

November 21, 2025

No one deserves to be murdered for their speech

Letters to the Editor

No one deserves to be murdered for their speech

cca That’s despite insidious lies that individual had promoted on climate change, immigration, gun control, gay and transgender rights, separation…

November 19, 2025

Protest as ceremony: A call for peaceful action

Letters to the Editor

Protest as ceremony: A call for peaceful action

cca I am writing to share my reflections on the protest at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on Oct.…

November 19, 2025

The unsung heroes behind our veterans

Letters to the Editor

The unsung heroes behind our veterans

cca As a military veteran who has proudly served in Vietnam, I wish to thank the many Americans who honor…

November 19, 2025

After 55 years, a heartfelt thank you

Letters to the Editor

After 55 years, a heartfelt thank you

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage next…

November 16, 2025

Our view: Budget priorities

Our view: Budget priorities

Residents urged to weigh in

November 16, 2025

Data reveals risks at 12th and Camino

Letters to the Editor

Data reveals risks at 12th and Camino

cca I’m a Durango resident, mechanical engineer, and daily user of the Camino del Rio and 12th Street crossing. I…

November 16, 2025

Stronger action needed on GHG goals

Letters to the Editor

Stronger action needed on GHG goals

cca Thank you to Durango City Council for holding a public hearing on sustainability, particularly greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In…

November 16, 2025

Durango must act to meet climate goals

Letters to the Editor

Durango must act to meet climate goals

cca I wanted to thank the Durango City Council for hosting a public hearing on our climate goals on Nov.…

November 16, 2025

Our view: Trump backs Hurd

Our view: Trump backs Hurd

complicates a challenge from the right

November 16, 2025

Our view: The Colorado River

Our view: The Colorado River

A game we cannot afford to lose

November 16, 2025

Prop. 114 needs to be overturned in 2026

Letters to the Editor

Prop. 114 needs to be overturned in 2026

cca On Nov. 8, the San Francisco Chronicle released an investigative report on forced wolf reintroduction in Northern California. After…

November 14, 2025

Students advocate rights for the Animas River

Letters to the Editor

Students advocate rights for the Animas River

Hilyard

November 14, 2025

Democrats’ surrender hands victory to bullies

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Democrats’ surrender hands victory to bullies

cca The Dems cave. This time, the consequences are terrible. Voters will be driven away by the Dem leadership’s weakness.…

November 14, 2025

FLC flunks another free speech test

Letters to the Editor

FLC flunks another free speech test

cca Once again, Fort Lewis College has earned an F for its handling of campus speech and academic dialogue. Last…

November 12, 2025

Defending even what we despise

Letters to the Editor

Defending even what we despise

cca I was relieved that after an initial denial, a Turning Point USA chapter was granted Registered Student Organization status…

November 12, 2025

A fair and accessible grant system means stronger nonprofits and communities

A fair and accessible grant system means stronger nonprofits and communities

At the Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center, our mission is to build a brave, anti-racist and nonjudgmental space for 2SLGBTQIA+…

November 12, 2025

Both parties share blame for border failures

Both parties share blame for border failures

cca The editorial pages had a letter, “Four decades of failure on immigration,” (Letters, Herald, Nov. 9) that really hit…

November 12, 2025

Funding for Healthy School Meals for All means active kids and business for local farmers

Funding for Healthy School Meals for All means active kids and business for local farmers

I’m proud to say that Tuesday was a win for Colorado families with the passage of Propositions LL and MM,…

November 9, 2025

Our view: Turning point

Our view: Turning point

Students rightly upheld a core democratic principle – defending all speech

November 9, 2025

From the passenger window, lessons in kindness, courage, and what makes America great

From the passenger window, lessons in kindness, courage, and what makes America great

After the recent assassination of 33-year-old Charlie Kirk in Orem, Utah, and two weeks later, the attempted assassination of a…

November 9, 2025

In Defense of Coach Bob Pietrack

Letters to the Editor

In Defense of Coach Bob Pietrack

cca I am pictured in the team photo published with the article, “Claims of slurs, bullying led to Fort Lewis…

November 9, 2025

Protect the quiet beauty of Haviland Lake

Letters to the Editor

Protect the quiet beauty of Haviland Lake

cca My husband and I have lived at Haviland Lake for 40 years and have watched both the main and…

November 9, 2025

A hundred lives for one life

Letters to the Editor

A hundred lives for one life

cca This is par for the course for Israel’s Netanyahu. Palestinians unaffiliated with Hamas kill an Israeli soldier during the…

November 9, 2025

Bayfield High brings ‘Radium Girls’ to life

Letters to the Editor

Bayfield High brings ‘Radium Girls’ to life

cca Opening night was amazing! Do not miss the opportunity to see Radium Girls at Bayfield High School. Come support…

November 9, 2025

Trail safety is everyone’s responsibility

Letters to the Editor

Trail safety is everyone’s responsibility

cca Oops. I was on my bicycle and realized I was exceeding the proposed 10 mph speed limit. Lesson learned…

November 9, 2025

Let the Animas sing its own song

Letters to the Editor

Let the Animas sing its own song

cca I have been wondering what Edward Abbey would think about the re-engineering of Smelter Rapids, and now, the proposed…

November 9, 2025

Still waiting for Trump’s promised deals

Letters to the Editor

Still waiting for Trump’s promised deals

cca I’m hoping someone out there can help me find some things. I went to a few of our local…

November 9, 2025

The abusive core of American power

Letters to the Editor

The abusive core of American power

cca In the USA, we live in a culture of abuse. From the beginning, our culture abused the native peoples…

November 9, 2025

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