Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Social Security is our money and should remain public

I am 81. I live among you. My wife and I receive Social Security. We are lucky in that it…

April 6, 2025

United in our passion, public lands bring people together

I recently watched a pack of wolves in Yellowstone National Park with perhaps several dozen other visitors. Everyone was excited…

April 6, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Still beating the drums of war

While reading Sunday’s Durango Herald, I looked up at my TV that said in a headline, “Trump says no one…

April 6, 2025

Letters to the Editor

For the record on LPEA rate increase and more

We appreciate the engagement around LPEA’s power transition but want to correct misinformation (Herald, April 2). The 7.72% rate adjustment…

April 6, 2025

Letters to the Editor

An open letter to Bennet, Hickenlooper, Hurd

You are not doing anything even remotely near enough to be effective against this power-hungry administration and President Donald Trump.…

April 6, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A new, cheaper bone density test

There is a new state of the art, AI, inexpensive bone density test available in the U.S. that is standardized…

April 6, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Elon Musk is stealing from you and me

Elon Musk bought his way into our government by spending $290 million on Trump’s reelection campaign. Musk’s businesses have received…

April 6, 2025

Opinion

Trump and co. have no decency

I never served in the military but I respect those who did and consider the American armed forces one of…

April 6, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Will Tesla go the way of the Tucker?

Will “Tesla” go the way of “Tucker”? Gifford Holt Durango Ed. Note: Preston Tucker was an innovative auto designer who…

April 4, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Congrats councilors, new challenges ahead

Election Day has come and gone and the Herald’s Editorial Board is pleased to welcome Kip Koso, Shirley Gonzales and…

April 4, 2025

Letters to the Editor

SSA privatization, the plan all along?

Recently much has been said about the impact DOGE is having on the Social Security Administration. Bloomberg reported back in…

April 4, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Reasonable gun legislation making progress

In February, we wrote about the Colorado General Assembly’s progress to encourage reasonable gun use (Herald, Feb. 20). Of the…

April 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

LPEA signs a deal, where are the members?

LPEA’s CEO just announced the signing of a power contract with Mercuria, declaring that our co-op is ready to exit…

April 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Supporting a Durango that welcomes all

We haven’t forgotten. There may be massive and destructive changes currently happening across our country, but we will not allow…

April 2, 2025

Editorials

Extraordinary Women

Women's Resource Center, 2025 Extraordinary Woman Award Winnerscca As March comes to a close and with it Women’s History Month…

March 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Medicaid funding cuts jeopardize community health

As a social worker and educator who has practiced in this community for 36 years, I am deeply concerned about…

March 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Vote Koso for quality leadership on City Council

I believe that Kip Koso would be a great choice for Durango City Council. Having the pleasure of knowing him…

March 30, 2025

Opinion

Astounded at prices CommonSpirit charges

I am shocked. I just received my claim summaries for the shots I take once a month. Since I am…

March 30, 2025

Opinion

Why Durango needs Shirley Gonzales on City Council

Chances for owning a home in Durango are disappearing, and many of us can’t even make rent. We’ve made some…

March 30, 2025

Opinion

Loyal to Durango, vote Koso for City Council

I am writing in support of Kip Koso for City Council. I have had the pleasure of knowing Koso since…

March 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Rep Hurd’s Dept. of Education cuts will hurt constituents

I am concerned about Mr. Hurd’s desire to cut the Federal Department of Education. Does he realize how much that…

March 28, 2025

Editorials

Our view: The humanity we want to see

In February 2021, David Brooks, a highly respected Canadian-born American author, political analyst, cultural commentator, and founder of Weave: The…

March 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Correcting the record on Schneider Park restroom design

Councilor Olivier Bosmans’ assertion that the city has budgeted $400,000 to design a bathroom at Schneider Park (Herald, March 12)…

March 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Smart nutrition column not so smart

I am writing as an Exercise Science Professor Emeritus about the column “Fueling your life: The power of smart nutrition”…

March 26, 2025

Opinion

should admit it made a huge mistake

The Herald endorsed Rep Hurd before the election. When is the Herald going to admit that it made a huge…

March 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Vote Koso, Gonzales, Elias for city council

This is blatantly political … an appeal to Durango voters regarding city council candidates I have been deeply involved in…

March 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Primergy, Hesperus Solar is not needed

LPEA has its future power needs covered, says LPEA CEO Chris Hansen during his coffee talk rounds with members. When…

March 23, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Dept. of Education too critical to crush

Donald Trump’s targets are many in his effort to transform the United States into a country of single thought and…

March 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

RV park is nothing but an ugly dense parking lot

He’s at it again. The developer is making false promises about the RV Park development in the Animas Valley since…

March 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Navajo Code Talkers should be revered not erased

The Trump Administration and the Department of Defense are deleting articles on the Navajo Code Talkers. The administration claims that…

March 23, 2025