Does the majority still rule? Half of Colorado is now independent, not registered with either major political party, but somehow the two parties have all the control over who gets…
Is anyone else curious as to the status of the Future Animas River Trail connecting Durango proper to the Three Springs community? As an avid cyclist and runner, I know…
Recently, Russian President Vladmir Putin warned the West is pushing him “to the point of no return” over starting a nuclear war.“ (www.mirror.co.uk) Russia’s tactical nuclear weapons are about the…
cca Immigration is indeed a problem; all Americans agree on that. The right is largely opposed to any immigration, and the left understands that the tolerance of the American people…
In a letter on June 16, the writer ignores facts to promote false Republican talking points. He starts by describing a “war on fossil fuels.” Can he admit that carbon…
Does anyone remember the song “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire? I feel that democracy is in such peril if a convicted felon gets into the White House. Where are…
One of the really special things about living in our area is the opportunity to interact with our multicultural neighbors. I have followed the conflict between the city of Durango…
If President Joe Biden had just held up the existing laws on immigration when he was elected, there wouldn’t be a need for his executive order to finally take control…
In reading the pro-merger stance of Scott Moses, head of grocery, pharmacy and restaurants for Solomon Partners, and who was paid to conclude this stance between Krogers and Solomon client…
Recently, there have been numerous letters with opinions on the lack of parking in the general downtown Durango area. I spend quite a bit of time in Durango, and agree…
Let me prophesize what living in America will be like if the Democrats win in November. It’s not hard – past performance, actions and policy are the basis for my…
When the words of Holy Scripture become circumstantial –sometimes they apply, other times they don’t – doesn’t that diminish their authenticity as guidelines for living a better life? Quoting scripture…
Concerning the Three Springs Logistic Puzzle (T3SLP). The Future Animas River Trail (FART) dead ends under the Farmington Hill Roller Coaster (FHRC). How do you get to Durango downtown (DDT)?…
Thank you, for the detailed article about the debate at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post among the Republican candidates for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. The statements of the five…
Finally, Donald Trump was convicted on a felony. After hundreds of felonies he has committed, courageous, strong women showed the world what Trump is made of. This is the first…
Those in power seek to stay in power and their influence includes promoting lies. In a recent guest column by Mike Littwin, he called presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. an…
The former POTUS is spewing lies about law enforcement wanting to retrieve classified documents scattered in his bathroom, at gunpoint, when no guns were drawn. Mar-a-Loco is the new name…
I read with interest the The Durango Herald’s article on Friday about the forum for Republican candidates for the 3rd Congressional District. Of the candidates, Lew Webb seems to be…
No one, local or nonlocal, wants to walk four to six or more blocks to work, shop, dine, stroll the river or much else, when they are above 6,500 fee…
The Durango Herald’s opinion piece relating to Donald Trump’s latest show trial by Democrats is probably wasted. Now you’ll have to pen another editorial after the appeals explaining why you…
To veterans and their families, who have loved ones in the military and all citizens. If Donald Trump wins the presidency, he is a convicted felon 34 times. He would…
With the primary ballots mailed this week, I would like to ask the voting public to consider Jeff Hurd for the 3rd Congressional District seat. He’s a native of Grand…
My wife and I just received a notice that our property insurance is increasing by 32%. Staggered by the increase, I spoke with our insurance agent, who explained that the…
Empire Electric Association members should consider voting for Bill Mollenkopf, representing District 4, at the June 20, annual meeting. It was my privilege to work with Bill for 20 of…
I’m calling out the board of directors for 4-Corners Alliance for Diversity. This is a fantastic group that has a strong history of supporting and serving the LGBT+ community here…
I pity the fool whose life is so small that he or she got pleasure from putting tacks in the path of the Iron Horse riders. I’m sure karma is…
As a professional biologist with more than 14 years of experience studying wildlife, I strongly support the ballot initiative to ban hunting and trapping of mountain lions and bobcats in…
In a recent news story in The Durango Herald, Sen. Dylan Roberts, co-sponsor of wolverine reintroduction Senate Bill 171, said the bill “is completely opposite from the wolf reintroduction process,”…
I have lived in the county, and worked and shopped in Durango for 26 years. The town has talked about the parking problem that entire time. Yet, nothing has been…
Thank you to The Durango Herald for the overview of Durango High School’s graduation ceremony, which was truly an impressive and progressive expression of our community. We are lucky to…
