Even though trust in journalism has dropped to an all-time low, The Durango Herald keeps doubling down. The canceling/suppression of Scott Adams of Dilbert fame (and probably the last vestige…
My husband bought a helmet last year for skiing at Purgatory Resort after several times of almost being hit by other skiers. This year on his first day, he was…
Peter MacDonald, former Navajo Nation chairman and the youngest surviving Navajo code talker, shared his memories, and more importantly, his wisdom to a standing-room only crowd at the Farmington Public…
It is way past time that Colorado Parks and Wildlife start living up to the wildlife part of its title. The urban deer herds that residents of the Town of…
Have you heard news about U.S. airlines’ mishaps? Near misses that could have cost many lives? Probably not. In December, a United Airlines flight taking off from Maui lost altitude…
Steve Zansbergcca In Colorado, as elsewhere in our nation, conservative activists are challenging what they view as “liberal indoctrination” of schoolchildren by the “woke” public education system. Florida Gov. Ron…
Recently, The Durango Herald has printed several letters to the editor highly critical of the proposed RV park on Trimble Lane. Can’t help but wonder how long the letter writers…
I recently learned the Bayfield School District dropped comprehensive sex ed as allowed by Colorado law. Good for them for not pretending to be parents. Don’t parents talk to their…
I experienced again the generosity and kind heart of our community. During the past two years, Neighbors in Need Alliance has developed friendships among our unhoused neighbors. During visits to…
The Jan. 18 news story headlined “La Plata County commissioners direct staff on oil and gas setbacks” was a concise and informative article about enlarging the setbacks distances from wells…
Regarding the Feb. 23 news story headlined, “Records show gaps in process after 18 dogs are euthanized in Cortez,” the article did not paint a full history of the situation.…
Reading Mark Pearson’s Feb. 15 guest column headlined “Regional Energy Transformation Accelerates” made me wonder – when did mathematics change? Pearson wrote of the closure of San Juan Generating Station…
Sadly, Bayfield School District just eliminated sex education throughout the school district. On Feb. 14, the school board voted to change the policy Health and Family Life/Sex Education or IHAM,…
Durango: Our community or commodity for the rich? I am opposed to this monster RV and “tiny home” park proposed at Trimble Lane. It appears that the County Planning Department…
I have read that recently our Republican members of Congress have increased the frequency of displays of patriotism. That has caused me to remember a quote from Samuel Johnson, who…
I met Harrison about three years ago and realized immediately that he was a stand-up guy. Since then, I have watched his growing passion for the City of Durango. His…
Have the parking surveys in Durango taken into account the number of spaces available downtown are because employees are parking on East Third Avenue in front of private residences? James…
I’ll be sorry to see the Main Avenue food celebration not happen in May 2023, but thrilled to welcome back the Durango Farmers Market, opening for the entire summer on…
In a recent letter with the headline “Billing practices ‘elder abuse,’ ” I could have written this same letter. I am 79 years old and dealing with the exact same…
Have The Durango Herald and The Journal writers ever heard of a thing called a thesaurus? I read far too many times the overuse of the word “uptick” in far…
I have grave concerns regarding the recently revealed reorganization/elimination of volunteer boards. It represents a completely different approach to city government, with City Council and staff making important decisions with…
Wow. Stasia Lanier retiring from KSUT. An incredible loss to us, her thousands of listeners, to the world of music and to KSUT. She has worn so many hats there,…
I read with interest letters about Centura Mercy Hospital billing, as we have this problem, too. My wife has been receiving bills from Centura Mercy for $447.53 for services rendered…
I do agree with the editorial on Friday with the headline, “Hermosa to Durango Bike Trail way to go,” that a north valley trail is a great idea. I am…
Here’s an idea worth exploring for the city-owned property on College Drive. How about a gondola that runs from the train parking lot, paralleling highways 550 and 160 before a…
A wolf is stalking the Animas Valley! And our county officials are welcoming it in! This wolf, dressed in sheep’s clothing provided by our county Planning Department, is bullying its…
I was impressed with U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ability to bring one of China’s weather balloons into the Congressional building on Tuesday. I wondered if this presented an opportunity…
I was not only appalled but concerned by the behavior exhibited Tuesday during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. I have been taught that whether you agree or…
In response to a letter on Feb. 1, headlined, “Shady billing practices at Centura-Mercy,” I, too, am highly suspicious of Centura’s billing practices. I have Medicare B as well as…
Based on a guest column on Sunday in The Durango Herald and online in The Journal, what rock is Bill Roberts living under? I grew up in the ’40s/’50s. Nostalgia?…
