Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Support roads and more, ‘yes’ on 1A

I’m writing in support of the funding increase measure for La Plata County Services. The scope of services were described…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A vote for 1A is a vote for our future

The proposed one cent sales tax increase is earmarked to fund key areas of need including infrastructure upkeep, public safety…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

‘Big Brother,’ government control is upon us

As I watch, listen and learn what is happening with our current president and his administration, it scares me for…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Support for Fire District mill levy increase

As a Durango resident, former Colorado state senator, and current CEO of our local electric cooperative, I strongly support the…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Don’t call me ‘they’ because I disagree

Am I part of the “they”? You know, the “they” of the so-called “radical left” whom certain Republican figures are…

October 19, 2025

Guest Columns

Heavy rains, historic flow levels, floods and unparalleled service

When water levels in Vallecito and Grimes creeks began rising early Oct. 11, emergency responders wasted no time in recognizing…

October 19, 2025

Opinion

1A mitigates threats to La Plata County

In recent days, we’ve seen the natural threat of flooding to our county and we send our offers of help…

October 19, 2025

Opinion

Knowledge, not just gear, saves lives

This letter is in response to the raft that was stuck on the bridge (Herald, Oct. 14). I have been…

October 19, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Durango Hills

Durango Hills residents have a significant measure on the November ballot – one that won’t raise taxes or increase the…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

For trust, transparency is not optional

Our schools are letting kids down. Per test results, around half of Durango School District students are not proficient in…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Vote to sustain vital county services

I support the La Plata County 1-cent sales tax increase and ask you to vote “Yes” on 1A on your…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Biking is hazardous to our health

I read the article on the issues pertaining to the Animas River Trail and bicycling in general (Herald, Sept. 3).…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

What kind of county do you want?

La Plata County is seeking a 1-cent sales tax increase. I encourage you to vote by Nov. 4 to keep…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Erika, Rick, Andrea for our student’s future

I urge our community to strongly support Erika Brown, Rick Petersen and Andrea Parmenter in the upcoming Durango School District…

October 17, 2025

Letters to the Editor

No one is coming to save us

The grand experiment is over. Donald Trump will soon merge ICE with the U.S. military to create his own political…

October 17, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Recommendations

Protecting public safety and community well-being

October 15, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Why is LPEA advertising on TV?

The people in charge of our electric co-op have shown their true colors. Why would La Plata Electric Association advertise…

October 15, 2025

Letters to the Editor

2A/7A is a rent increase for residents

As a resident of La Plata County and former firefighter, I’m concerned about the financial impact of Ballot Issues 2A…

October 15, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Climate skeptic’s wrong math, no disclosure

The author of the letter to the editor, “When climate models fail, families pay” (Herald, Oct. 5), used an article…

October 15, 2025

Guest Columns

Rethinking the ‘Fix Our Forests Act’: Prioritizing science and the public, not just logging

Here in Western Colorado, we don’t need another summer of smoke to remind us that wildfire season isn’t what it…

October 15, 2025

Letters to the Editor

You can’t pave over an eyesore

Yes, it’s very nice to drive on the recently repaved Colorado 140 in and near Hesperus. And, no, it’s not…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Sustain progress: Reelect Brown, Parmenter, Petersen

We are so lucky in Durango to have successful public schools, with a strong school board leading the way. We…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Grasping for disproof in the age of settled science

A recent letter (Herald, Oct, 5) attempts to conflate the counterexample proposed by 17 year-old Hannah Cairo to the Mizohata-Takeuchi…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Film’s cautionary tale about free speech, education

A film presented at the Crested Butte Film Festival confirmed that the Trump administration is attacking free speech. “Mr. Nobody…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Herald saves us with exclusive climate ‘breakthrough’

I was so happy that a recent letter writer pointed out that climate change is no longer a concern thanks…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Brown, Parmenter, Petersen for caring, well-educated students

I served on the Durango School Board for nearly 8 years and have a solid understanding of the deep responsibility…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

The Code Rights Project is nonpartisan

In response to Mr. Skillen’s letter (Herald, Oct. 5) regarding The Code Rights Project, there are a few important points…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

‘Charm’ headline tone deaf to ranchers’ reality

Shame on you, Durango Herald, for the headline, “High Country Cattle Auction brings top-notch stock and country charm to Southwest…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Is religious bigotry on the rise?

I wonder if anti-LDS hate is ramping up once again in America. We have two recent signs it is: the…

October 12, 2025

Letters to the Editor

“Yes” on 1A: Protect services you rely on

Being born and raised here, I take pride in calling this community my lifelong home. Over the years, I’ve watched…

October 12, 2025