I write in response to Ben Waddell’s Oct. 1 column, “Housing crisis isn’t a crisis. It’s capitalism.” I appreciate Waddell’s contribution to my hometown and alma mater, and agree with…
Judge Anne Woods has shown that she is incapable of fair and lawful rulings in our court. Her abusive behavior and total disregard for the law can no longer be…
Please vote. If you have not voted in a while, now is a good and important time to jump back in. Voting by mail is easy, safe and secure; voting…
Oh heck, yes, I’m voting for Jack Turner for county commissioner. I’ve had the honor of being Jack’s friend for a quarter century. We’ve worked together on several business projects…
In early October, I was surprised to learn about Lauren Boebert’s false claim that Durango schools are providing litter boxes for students who “identify as cats.” For those who support…
One of my childhood heroes was the character Spock on the TV show “Star Trek.” His focus on science and logic guided me through my engineering career. But this mindset…
Republicans are trying to undermine and overthrow our democracy and voting rights. This should be the most important issue for all of us. Vote for Democrats or this may be…
Let me tell you about my friend Clyde Church. In 2017, Suzanne and I had another home in Rockport, Texas. Rockport was the bulls-eye for Hurricane Harvey. Our home and…
Let’s talk about the real issue with inflation: Corporate profits. Profits are at a 70-year high, yet corporations are inflating their prices dramatically – not even because of rising costs…
For 60 years I have been an active voter, missing few – if any – elections. I must say that it gets more frustrating with each election cycle. This year,…
Anyone curious as to why our local La Plata County commissioner’s race is so sought after? La Plata County commissioners make an annual salary of approximately $109,374, with full benefits…
The Durango Herald editorial board did get one thing correct in its opinion piece, “Politics play out on state board.” In the eight years I have been involved in the…
I voted for experience and credentials for La Plata County Treasurer Allison Aichele and state Rep. Barbara McLachlan. Aichele transformed the treasurer’s office from typewriters to online credit card payments…
If we want to see a change in politics and government, we must change how we choose our candidates. Jack Turner has a tagline: “People not Party.” I think it…
The Durango Herald’s endorsement of Jena Griswold’s opponent for secretary of state exploded my brain. After the Herald complimented Griswold as “excellent” at doing her job, the board explained its…
My husband is a retired disabled veteran. He served in the military for 23 years. We have been married for over 30 years and raised two children. My husband and…
I happened to somehow get on to the Publicans’ blog list for FaceBook, and they are constantly blasting Gov. Polis for something or other. I wish I’d not gotten on…
Your vote will have an outsized impact as down-ballot races are often overlooked. Let’s talk about one little noticed, low-dollar race: Colorado Board of Education. Democrat Kathy Plomer has extensive…
Despite her broad smile, Lauren Boebert is totally unfit to represent the 3rd Congressional District. Under-educated, profoundly disrespectful and quarrelsome, she is not a serious Republican, but a child of…
I am an unaffiliated voter and have been for many years. I prefer to see what candidates propose to do to make our state, communities and lives better. Can they…
The Oct. 21 editorial in The Journal and The Durango Herald with the headline, “True political middle is ideal,” is progressive hypocrisy at its very best. The final quote says,…
Public education in Colorado has been in steady decline for more than a decade and Durango School District 9-R has followed the state in that downward spiral. We recently reached…
With regard to the editorial on Oct. 21 with the headline, “True political middle is idea,” we need a political organization for moderates and independents that endorses candidates who support…
There is much evidence to show that white middle-class people, who come from stable families are given much lighter sentences for a particular crime than the sentences given poor people…
I wish that our politics could be an honest debate about policies. Regular working people are suffering due to the high cost of housing, health care and energy. Our whole…
Montezuma County Sheriff Steve Nowlin is seeking a third term and is a candidate in the November general election. (Jim Mimiaga/The Journal)Jim Mimiaga I was raised here in Montezuma County…
In John Lennon’s song “Imagine,” one of the lines is, “Imagine no religion.”. . Imagine no Spanish Inquisition, where outspoken women who refused to provide sexual favors to priests were…
A common-sense solution to Colorado’s affordable housing crisis – that won’t raise taxes – is on the ballot this November. It is past time for action to combat skyrocketing rent…
A recent letter criticizing state Rep. Barbara McLachlan’s record concerning agriculture didn’t tell the whole story. It focused on her support for SB21-087, which the letter writer said caused harm…
As the unhoused population has exited Purple Cliffs, it is apparent that people there have no respect for our planet. I have attended meetings the past few years in regard…
