Durango’s city government does not often produce genuine surprises. Its annual selection of mayor and mayor pro tem is typically one of the least controversial actions it takes – a…
And there in the wilderness the voice became clearer as the scuffing sounds of the conscious mind quieted. You could hear it in the gentle wind flowing over your lovely…
Some of us can recall the day the music died with Buddy Holly’s demise. Many of us remember the day Dr. King gave us a dream, but we were shocked…
Quarter after three on a bit of a brisk late-April day, with winds of, say, fifteen to twenty, and, except for the bank of cloud down over the Bisti, the…
Beneath a green-leafed tree Swinging you and me. Imagining clouds float by. Popcorn, dragons, bonsai. In a sunny sky. Swinging you and me. Legs flinging, Hair winging, You and me…
You live You breathe, You feel You awaken, You chase You get hurt, You hurt back You unlearn, You relearn You think you know, You think you find it You…
Sometimes you fly when you dance even when your feet never leave the ground. The graceful arcs of the tracks left by ski patrol’s early descent of the slope, tell…
Reliable, affordable, clean energy isn’t just a utility issue – it’s the foundation of our local economy. Schools, hospitals, restaurants, contractors and industry all need reliable power at reasonable rates…
I have some answers to the letter, “Who funded the No Kings rallies?” (Herald, April 15). Despite the troubled economy, many people found the $3 it cost for a sign…
The $2.65 million purchase price referenced in the recent article on workforce housing (Herald, April 17) would pay the rent on many apartments for educators in need. The smarter move…
While the leadership in this town pats itself on the back for “growth” and “tourism,” there is a shadow population growing in the early morning hours that is clearly being…
Beavers play a pivotal role in Colorado ecosystems. They strengthen wetlands and streams, in turn creating conditions for trout and other wildlife to thrive. Colorado Trout Unlimited recognizes the value…
Southwest Power Pool was supposed to provide LPEA with abundant renewable energy. LPEA contracted with Southwest Power Pool on April 1 to access a wide range of electric generation providers.…
In response to the letter titled, “Who funded the No Kings rallies” (Herald, April 15), the answer, in short: The people did. As a volunteer member of Indivisible Durango, organizer…
I am the parent of a student at Miller Middle School, and what is happening during standardized state CMAS testing for students who opt out deserves attention. Families have the…
Great information from Mike Sigman (Letters, Herald, April 15) pointing out the various socialist and communist organizations helping to fund and organize protests like No Kings. He could have added…
I am writing to express my strong support for Hetal Doshi for Colorado attorney general. As someone who works closely on affordable housing issues, I believe Hetal is the most…
James Lane is the candidate for LPEA director for whom I would vote if I lived in Archuleta County. James is smart, tireless at work and dedicated to community. He’s…
I am writing in strong support of Jenn Jenkins to represent District 3 on the La Plata Electric Association Board of Directors. I first met Jenn more than a decade…
While we often discuss the opioid crisis in terms of overdose statistics and fentanyl “busts,” there is a quieter, more desperate crisis unfolding in our regional clinics, specifically in Farmington.…
I support and endorse John Purser for the LPEA Board of Directors, District 4 (Northeast La Plata County). He is a longtime local and full-time resident. His opponent is not.…
I was stunned to read “Lawn irrigation makes up 70% of the city’s water use” (Herald, April 11). Wait. What? Seventy percent? Durango has been in a megadrought for 25…
My emotions are running high after learning about CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital discontinuing their palliative care program. According to the Center to Advance Palliative Care, palliative care “is based on the…
When I was a young miner in the high San Juan I had a favorite place; now it’s gone. An old oak bar, some tables, nothing fancy. A little space…
