First the City Council abolished boards and commissions comprised of community members. Now, the Council wants to take away the right of Durango citizens to propose a resolution pertaining to…
And unto them was born a child destined to mislead those who put their faith in him. And rich men came to pay him homage. Their homage was cash. They…
Mike Johnson, the fundamentalist Christian Speaker of the House, demanded the Southern border must be addressed before further Ukraine funding is approved. After months of work, the Senate passed a…
On Feb. 26 at 4:45 p.m., I was driving southbound on U.S. Highway 550 near Glacier when a black Kia with New Mexico plates passed by going so fast (120-plus…
A letter to the editor in February had the following comment about flying American and Trump flags together: “Therefore, any expression of support for that person is not a patriot…
I’m pretty sure it was “blessed are the peacemakers” long before it was God bless America. Yet, for this American-born Palestinian, I am blessed that the Western Slope raised me…
As someone deeply invested in our local outdoor recreation community through my retail business, I wholeheartedly support the proposed Dolores Canyons National Monument. This is not just a beautiful landscape,…
First, I must applaud a Durango letter writer for her well-written contribution, suggesting $60 billion in Department of Defense funding go toward aid for Ukraine. It is irrefutable, Russian President…
On Feb. 6, in Owasso, Oklahoma, a 16-year-old nonbinary, sophomore was beaten by a gang of girls in a school bathroom and died the next day. Who is to blame?…
A whopping addition of 149 condos, townhouses, apartments plus businesses and a park on a small section in an already congested area, is impractical, unrealistic and unforgivable, putting a major…
Having been a member of this community for more than 50 years, and having taught multiple generations (middle school, high school, college) for 43 years, I feel certain that my…
In response to an editorial on Feb. 23, citing reasons to further reduce power boat times, some statements were misleading. Comparing Lake Nighthorse usage figures, from Durango Parks and Recreation…
City Council is creating policy that would prevent future resolutions regarding “religious or international politics.” Because it’s internal policy, Council members could pass it without taking public comment. This would…
The other night walking down Main Avenue, I came across “Joe.” We had chatted numerous times in the past. Joe, an older guy with significant back problems, walks with great…
An important acknowledgement was left out of a news story on Feb. 14 in The Durango Herald – Durango High School’s student-led Green Team. The article featured the decision of…
Bicyclists beware, you are not being considered in county traffic studies. I write as a resident of Hermosa, specifically about the study submitted to the Planning Department for Roberts Resort…
The Friday editorial on motorized versus nonmotorized usage at Lake Nighthorse was somewhat disingenuous. When this subject first came up before the opening, it was pointed out that federal funding…
Oh, Alexei, today, I am with you on your journey of liberation. Your great spirit, your brave soul has been a lesson and a teaching for all of us. I…
I know the billions already spent on aid for Ukraine is only 5% of the annual $700 billion to $800 billion funding the U.S. Department of Defense. With that amount,…
I was truly saddened to learn of the murder of Alexei Navalny in a cold, artic Russian gulag, leaving behind a wife and two kids. The man had the guts…
It is often said, “Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.” That is appropriate, as I often see American flags flown in the same display as support for “Trump…
Open letter to Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives. You call yourself a Christian? You are not! You are the murderer of hundreds of Ukrainian men, woman and…
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of…
I first met Bill Roberts in 1994, when Morley Ballantine introduced us. I was not impressed – he appeared too young to be an editor at a newspaper. Morely suggested…
I was shocked to hear of the death of my good friend Rich Boebel on the slopes at Purgatory Resort. Though if his death was because of natural causes, I…
The lesser of two evils? Not anymore. Now it’s the lesser of the cognitively impaired. Maybe we don’t need to MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) those in or running for office.…
Are the residents of La Plata County aware that the Colorado Department of Transportation is planning to build a highway roundabout in the middle of Highway 160 at the intersection…
A reminder for Donald Trump, MAGA and their oligarchical masters/ We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their creator,…
We live in Dalton Ranch. Many things are troubling about the proposed Roberts Resort Village Camp. A primary concern is its size and scope. Since initially proposed, it has morphed…
Ben Longcca Is there any habit harder to break than harboring a grudge against an old adversary? Yet burying hatchets is exactly what it might take to conserve our wildlife,…
