Letters to the Editor

Mailing the Herald? That’s not a solution

cca In early March, we received a notice tucked inside our home-delivered Durango Herald that our newspaper will no longer…

Sunday morning without the paper

cca Part of my Sunday morning routine for the past 60 years has been to fetch my paper as soon…

Reconsider this decision for the handicapped

cca I have been a subscriber since 2003 and have seen several changes over the years. After four back surgeries,…

Our view: Living with water extremes

Weather can still deliver – but planning for less is the safer bet

Bennet should finish the job

cca I’m noticing a pattern in Sen. Michael Bennet’s runs for political office. He was appointed to the U.S. Senate…

The SAVE Act solves a nonexistent problem

cca The Heritage Foundation is a leading conservative think tank whose stated vision is building an America where freedom, opportunity…

A note from the Herald’s board chair

To our loyal readers – thank you for writing, and thank you for caring enough to tell us how you…

Naomi Riess is the right choice for HD59

cca Residents of House District 59 deserve capable, experienced leadership representing Southwest Colorado at the State Capitol. In my view,…

March 27, 2026

Two tasks justify the Marines’ role

cca I read the recent editorial (Herald, March 22) admonishing the president to end the Iranian war before the arrival…

March 25, 2026

The Herald keeps our community strong

cca For more than 25 years, my wife and I have subscribed to the Herald and watched our community grow.…

March 25, 2026

Colorado fur ban reflects compassion and progress

cca The debate over Colorado’s proposed fur ban shouldn’t be overshadowed by political finger-pointing (Herald, March 13). The real issue…

March 25, 2026

Let the twisted steel bear witness

cca The recent destruction of the “Endurance” sculpture at the Florida Road roundabout by an impaired driver is a tragic…

Tax increases contradict cost of living goals

cca For years, the city of Durango, La Plata County, and the state of Colorado have worked to lower the…

Mayor Yazzie’s call for civility rings hollow

cca I am outraged that Mayor Yazzie and the City Council were not themselves outraged by the Durango Police Department’s…

LPEA’s silent rate switch cost me $56,000

cca I’ll be upfront: LPEA’s leadership never much interested me. Life is busy. That changed last year when their lack…

Slow down on magnesium chloride roads

cca Occasionally you’ll find yourself driving down one of our gravel roads and notice the surface is wet with a…

Conservative values: Abandoned or always a lie

cca Since the 1950s, Americans have been told that “conservative values” meant self-control, individual and civic responsibility, upholding the rule…

March 20, 2026

When oversight fails, who protects the public?

cca The Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District has had a turbulent year – a fact the Herald’s reporting has…

March 20, 2026

It takes a village to keep Durango warm

The Emergency Warming Center has completed its second season. People who needed warmth and safety during Durango’s frigid nights —…

March 20, 2026

A modest proposal for gas prices

cca I’ve lost count of how many times right-wing talking heads have used the phrase “short-term pain, long-term gain” to…

March 18, 2026

Rep. Stewart fights for our public lands

cca “Coloradans have a deep, unifying love and affection for our shared national public lands and the essential, diverse benefits…

March 18, 2026