Opinion & Letters to the Editor

‘Permanently protect Dolores River Canyon Country’
Opinion

‘Permanently protect Dolores River Canyon Country’

May 8, 2024

As an organization deeply invested in connecting young people with the natural world, Deer Hill Expeditions fully supports protecting the Dolores River Canyon Country in western Colorado. This is not…

What about amendment ‘Trump subverted?’
Opinion

What about amendment ‘Trump subverted?’

May 5, 2024

This entire snotty screed is just a lump of dough – uninformed and meaningless. In a letter on April 14, with the headline “Editors at the Herald are myopic,” the…

‘Glad to see a Judith Reynolds cartoon’
Opinion

‘Glad to see a Judith Reynolds cartoon’

May 5, 2024

Whether international or local, I am a big fan of political cartoons. So I was very glad to see a Judith Reynolds cartoon back in the paper on Friday, replete…

‘Will be in each others’ lives forever’
Opinion

‘Will be in each others’ lives forever’

April 28, 2024

I was pleased to read the news story acknowledging the success of Big Brother Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado in our community for 40 years. I grew up in Cincinnati…

Spring
Opinion

Spring

April 28, 2024

Cherry, peach, apple, pear, and plum, all blossoms do they come, only to snow upon the ground, falling without a sound. The beauty of spring comes on slow sometimes too…

Rapid Rabid
Opinion

Rapid Rabid

April 28, 2024

We are becoming a rabid world Rabid, raging, lunatic, politicians Rapid raging fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods Rabid riots and racism Rabid viruses Rabies affecting the central nervous system…

‘Saddened The Hive losing its lease’
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‘Saddened The Hive losing its lease’

April 28, 2024

I was deeply saddened to read The Durango Herald’s news story about The Hive losing its lease downtown. Upon searching the company listed as the owner of the building, two…

Going To Surgery
Opinion

Going To Surgery

April 28, 2024

They rolled the gurney down the hall each thinking their own thoughts, immersed in their private fictions. I lay quietly watching the florescent ceiling wheel above believing all the while…

‘Dolores Monument not my community’s wishes’
Opinion

‘Dolores Monument not my community’s wishes’

April 28, 2024

The West End of Montrose County is at the epicenter of the proposed Dolores River National Monument through Montrose County. We are a Colorado Just Transition Tier One Coal affected…

‘People are not the priority in Durango’
Opinion

‘People are not the priority in Durango’

April 28, 2024

The decision by the seemingly non-local Main Avenue building owner the McLean Family LTD Partnership to leave The Hive without a space to operate shows – once again – that…

Tried to reach Boebert for ‘approximately a year’
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Tried to reach Boebert for ‘approximately a year’

April 28, 2024

I felt it my civic duty to share my experience with voters of Colorado’s 4th Congressional District regarding my dealings with Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. I am currently represented by Boebert…

‘Forgiven code for taxpayer funded’
Opinion

‘Forgiven code for taxpayer funded’

April 26, 2024

President Biden proudly stated that he won’t be deterred by the Supreme Court as he seeks alternate means to write off an additional $85 billion in student loan debt. Two…

‘Either a caring community or not’
Opinion

‘Either a caring community or not’

April 26, 2024

I am in complete agreement with a guest column on April 14, admonishing the city for not removing legal roadblocks, which hinder worthwhile and needed projects like converting the Adventure…

‘LPEA to play volatile power markets’
Opinion

‘LPEA to play volatile power markets’

April 26, 2024

I have read that the La Plata Electric Association board has decided to end, at significant cost, a contract with Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. Tri-State has provided totally reliable…

‘Family death became expensive early’
Opinion

‘Family death became expensive early’

April 24, 2024

With the recent death of a dear family member, my family has learned so much. No matter your age. Write a will. Even if it’s handwritten, signed, witnessed and dated…

‘Who is actually running our country?’
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‘Who is actually running our country?’

April 21, 2024

As the presidential election heats up and candidates are exposed more and more through television ads and rally speeches, it is very clear that one candidate doesn’t have the ability…

‘All heard the joke about Wyoming’
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‘All heard the joke about Wyoming’

April 21, 2024

Please pardon my innuendos but after reading the guest column, “Chasin’ fur in Wyoming: ‘Eliminate predator zone,’ ” f, I could not help myself. We have all heard the joke…

A Peaceful Flight
Opinion

A Peaceful Flight

April 21, 2024

As the sun peaks over the mountains On this peaceful, quiet morn I’m at peace in Your glory and grace. May it remain as I face the day’s storm. The…

GOP ‘now the party of Trump’
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GOP ‘now the party of Trump’

April 21, 2024

Regarding President Barack Obama’s reelection in 2012, birther conspiracy theorist and Mitt Romney supporter Donald Trump tweeted: “This election is a total sham and a travesty. We are not a…

Summer Symphony
Opinion

Summer Symphony

April 17, 2024

She silently rises in the night sky, Glowing as she arcs upward to Await the summer symphony. A deep quiet stirs and The ancient mossy Oak sighs, Hush Hush Hush…