Dear readers, No, La Plata County is neither the most liberal nor the most progressive county in Colorado. La Plata County voters, with its very strong turnout of 81%, favored…
Rachel Turiel The Durango Herald published an article (Herald, Oct. 30) about a local county commissioner candidate’s wife, who is white, posting a photo of herself on Instagram dressed as…
Rep. Barbara McLachlandu1-i-syn Only 100 Coloradans at any one time have the job I have been honored to hold for the last eight years as a state legislator; I never…
The best part of the Herald “was” the old weather watch section. It contained year-to-date information and old records set. The new weather watch sucks! Please change it back. Ezra…
I learned how to read at 4. Owned businesses, did international consulting, wine and other areas. Retired, now I am a local. I am certainly glad I grew up in…
When in the future the children ask how democracy died, the answer is simple: by suicide. Leonard Davies Durango
Thought for the day … Trump’s success is he excites people and his rallies were like going to a circus … or a thrilling, fear raising horror show. Take your…
Kamala Harris gave her concession speech with grace and dignity, telling her supporters to be optimistic about the future. She didn’t claim the election was rigged against her. She didn’t…
This week, I had multiple messages from clients and colleagues asking, “What’s next?” With the recent changes in our political landscape, we face a moment that threatens to deepen the…
As we celebrate a successful election cycle and the victory of President Donald J. Trump, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated voters of La Plata County.…
More than 37 million soldiers have died protecting our democracy. In one fell swoop, the trump (little t) cult has made their sacrifice insignificant. I thought this country had learned…
Reflecting on the success of KDUR, Fort Lewis College’s Community Radio station that turned 50 this year (Herald, Nov. 1), Bryant Liggett, station manager since 2009, shared what he found…
Cross Well, I hope you survived Halloween and the leftover candy blood-sugar spikes. Now bring on the Christmas decorations. (Please don’t!) We already have massive overlapping of the major sports…
In the wake of the last election, this country will see for many, many years the one thing that is clear is that America lost. Trump doesn’t know it, but…
Funding for the Durango Transit system should be really easy. See you have all these ugly McMansions that were built without adequate taxation or land use planning. They can now…
November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, stories, art, histories and contributions of the millions of past and present people who are…
I was shocked, saddened and frankly horrified that the Herald endorsed local politicians bearing an “R” next to their name. Although we all may yearn for the days when issues…
I walk routinely in this area, usually on sidewalks but sometimes on trails. I’ve been hit or nearly hit by bicyclists. With miles of bicycle trails, I’m constantly amazed at…
On Oct. 25, President Biden offered his heartfelt “formal apology” for the 150 year federal Indian Boarding School policy that tore families apart (my own family included) and destroyed Native…
Marstondu1-i-syn It was summer 2015 when the Animas River in southern Colorado turned such a garish orange-gold that it made national news. The metallic color came from the Gold King…
As locals, we disagree with Jerry Apker’s piece in our paper. We will vote “yes“ on Proposition 127. He will not dictate what our values are as rural Coloradans. His…
Proposition 129 is pushing for a mid-level position for veterinarians comparable to a PA/NP. So why, in a state where mid-levels make up 50% of providers, are Coloradans opposing this…
I visited a friend today in Forest Lakes who informed me that a couple of his political signs had been stolen. Not that unusual, as these days political ideology seems…
I heartily support Cleave Simpson for reelection to the Colorado State Senate. I have known Cleave for many years, and he will represent the Western Slope and other southern Colorado…
Crystal Chick I usually avoid discussing politics with those outside my inner circle. However, failing to explain why I oppose Proposition 127 would be doing a disservice to my former…
Christina Soliz You know we’re close to an election when every commercial is a political ad. With Nov. 5 rapidly approaching, it’s important that people in Southwest Colorado know that…
Julie Marshall Walk with me. I’ll show you Proposition 127. See that metal cage on public land, covered in snow. There’s a bobcat inside. A fur trapper used cat food…
In the wake of a string of major newspapers’ decision to either endorse only presidential candidates (The New York Times) or not endorse presidential candidates (The Washington Post, L.A. Times,…
cca In late October, The Durango Herald ran endorsements for items on the general election ballot of La Plata County, as well as for president of the United States. Such…
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