The Other Sidecca Latinos are the ultimate swing voter. Most come from countries with socially liberal policies, but are culturally steeped in conservative values and norms rooted in the Catholic…
A Pocahontas would seem like a fine idea for a Western dress-up event, and because the rider knows horses, to put the character astride what might with imagination be a…
When Tom Stritikus announced his intention to resign after six years serving as Fort Lewis College’s president, the Board of Trustees went into action. Their first task? To identify an…
Tiffany Chacon As a third-generation La Plata County native, I’ve always cherished this place. It’s where my family put down roots, where I grew up and where I’ve chosen to…
Everyone has the freedom to do, believe, value and feel the way they want. Freedom to feel safe to be yourself and make your own choices. Love the way you…
I was pleased to see the Herald endorse Kamala Harris for president, in part because, as you correctly observed, Donald Trump is “dangerous.” However, I was extremely disappointed that you…
Remember when Democracy was not a dirty word? Remember when the United States of America fought against and did not embrace the idea of having a dictator? Remember when Hitler…
As proud Americans, we value leaders who uphold the principles of freedom, hard work, and service to the people. That’s why Paul Black is the right choice for La Plata…
In case anyone missed it, RFK, Jr. is still on the ballot in Colorado and votes for him will be counted even though he has withdrawn from the presidential race.…
Cleave Simpson’s claim to fame: sponsoring an agriculture bill that he has already learned has no money in the budget. I call that pie in the sky. Why didn’t Simpson…
Voters of House District 59, it’s time to question why so much money is pouring into this race. The group Colorado Way Forward has already invested heavily ($220K) … why?…
It’s a difficult time to be a Democrat, but it didn’t have to end this way. Had President Biden kept the promise that he represented a one-term transition to a…
Sen. Cleave Simpson is again sponsoring a groundbreaking bill in the upcoming 2025 Colorado legislative session, if reelected. The Regenerative Ag bill (SB24-152) enjoyed amazing bipartisan support throughout the entire…
I find it disappointing that voters are hearing and reading buzzwords like “deregulate.” Reviewing and revising parts of a land-use code is not deregulation. Any citizen who believes regulations are…
The lies being told to Colorado citizens about mountain lion and bobcat hunting are egregious. This initiative is being pushed by an anti-hunting agenda that does nothing to conserve wildlife…
Rational, well intended men and women can differ in views and policies for the greater good. Thus the political process. But this is not what we face in this election.…
It is difficult for me to pick someone to endorse when I know both well. Matt Salka married into a very good family in La Plata County. He was mayor…
Oct. 20’s editorial screed against Trump, declaring how he would ruin the United States, is not a surprise for most people living in the Durango area. The Herald takes the…
Donald Trump is bonkers. Republicans, this is not the time to write in George Washington or your dog’s name on the ballot, nor to skip voting entirely. It’s certainly not…
I was born at 305 ppm. At that time, the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere was not that far above the preindustrial level of 280 parts per million (ppm).…
The two candidates running for La Plata County commissioner present starkly different backgrounds and visions. Incumbent Matt Salka brings extensive experience as an IT professional and former mayor of Bayfield.…
I am a longtime, independent voter, and I try to be knowledgeable and informed with my vote. That said, I admit to frequently skipping over numerous contested offices and positions…
Responding to recent letter attacking candidates Clark Craig (HD59) and Cleave Simpson (SD6) for supporting the Dobbs supreme court decision. This decision returns the issue to the states where it…
I had the honor of representing Durango and surrounding areas for over a decade in the state Legislature, and the accomplishments I’m most proud of are those that required legislators…
An apology often isn’t all that’s necessary, but it’s significant when working toward repair. In the case of the treatment that Native American children were subjected to for more 150…
I know both Congressional District 3 candidates Jeff Hurd and Adam Frisch. Both are capable men. Frisch, I met when he stood in a hot crowded room and talked about…
The Herald’s editorial endorsing Kamala Harris for president was a treasure. Giving a factual context about Trump’s record is exactly why local news by local people is necessary for a…
The Herald got one thing very right in endorsing “Harris for the sake of the country.” Unfortunately, you missed the boat regarding our CD3 race. Both Frisch and Hurd have…
I was brought up in a household where politics were not discussed. I thought my parents’ silence was due to complacency. On the contrary, in their silence, they were weighing…
At the end of 2023, I made a passionate plea for the community to house our workforce in La Plata County, given the rising costs that are pushing many of…
