A case in point, with a twist, happened to me as a pedestrian at Main and 11th Street. I was on the south side of 11th heading west. I began…
We want to preserve the “neighbor” in our neighborhoods. In our opinion, the ADU ordinance recently adopted, and going into the registration and enforcement phase, advances the quality of rental…
Universal background checks are still worthwhile despite the low numbers
Mary Kay Kisseberth, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare Denver
One of my arguments against the huge tax increase was that the Legislature should look at those funding needs on an annual basis, depending on projected income. In 2014, the…
Small Business Majority’s opinion polling found the vast majority of small-business owners believe we’re overdue for federal policies protecting all workers from discrimination. In fact, a striking 81 percent already…
He has taken an act of solidarity against terrorism of all kinds by Congregation Har Shalom (Letters, Herald, July 16) and attempted to turn it into a humiliating display of…
Did you know that New Mexico offers a tax-free holiday starting 12:01 a.m. Aug. 1 and concluding at midnight Aug. 3? And it’s not just for kid stuff. This could…
It has created safety hazards and significant traffic delays – all in the name of adding bike crossings to a major highway intersection. Now that there is only one lane…
Like the nationwide 55 mph limit of years ago, all they’re doing is causing drivers to ignore them – engendering disrespect for traffic laws in general – and making money…
I don’t (and won’t) FB or HM or Tweet or Twit or honk or belch – all those options are so yesterday! What’s up? Why can’t a feller simply type…
The op-ed in the July 23 Herald from the Boulevard Neighborhood Association on these matters reflects the sentiments of many of us who live in other established Durango neighborhoods, not…
The death and destruction in Gaza began with the renewed missile attacks on Israeli cities. What did Hamas think was going to happen? It’s exactly what they wanted to happen:…
As far I know, LPEA or Source Gas doesn’t show that kind of leniency, so why is it different with water? People are quick to cry that they can’t live…
I have discussed the situation with half a dozen or so of my neighbors and fellow property owners. We are distressed that we can no longer take a peaceful stroll…
Our state has felt the horror of gun violence too often for us to stand idly by, with our children unsafe, even in their schools. In Colorado, many are proud of the…
The problem is that the event’s duration is far too short. Chet Anderson Durango
Many dog owners at our parks and river trail allow their dogs to run at large and chase deer. What do these people expect deer to do? Ignorance is bliss,…
The men I spoke with spoke quickly and with strong accents. I was taken in by their threats and not being able to understand them. I asked to delay until…
Fact is, our leadership in Washington is so feckless that the rest of the world is laughing at us. Fact is, too, that we have in sight no alternate prospect…
We have less money available – and we need to find innovative ways to improve the services we need. Allison Morrissey’s experience is what we need right now in our…
The editorial (Herald, July 18) telling Durango readers their high school athletic program is facing a resolution with the hiring of Dave Preszler is a glaring example. The Herald reports…
I have discussed the situation with half a dozen or so of my neighbors and fellow property owners. We are distressed that we can no longer take a peaceful stroll…
Thankfully, for now, the city of Durango is not fining us for water usage, but I bet if I replaced my entire front yard on East Third Avenue with a…
