Letters to the Editor

‘Reason together’ to solve immigration

I do not like the rhetoric of election years because it can quickly become hateful and unproductive. I have a…

July 31, 2024

‘Every issue because of too many people’

I’m sorry, but I have completely lost confidence in our City Council. Councilors continue to move forward with the Next…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘American values can guide us’

Is there any reason beyond curiosity that we need the media’s help in selecting a president? The fundamental American values…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Choice between freedom and despotism’

America is at a crossroads. We are about to decide whether we continue as a democracy or live under a…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Our downtown, our money, our identity’

Obviously, the city is determined to take a “Next Step” with downtown Durango. This is supposed to make Main Avenue…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘See tire marks on bulb-outs’

Question one: Why is the city spending $400,000 to install temporary bulb-outs at two intersections on lower Main Avenue to…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Not conservative to ignore’ global warming

My grandfather was born in 1900 and started farming at a young age. His world was governed almost completely by…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Will Trump think to heal that wound?’

As a Marine Corps veteran, I want to say the following. Take it as a wish list. Donald Trump has…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Time we had real congressional office’

I recently received an email from the American Kennel Club, of which I’m a member. It mentioned contacting your Congress…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

No need for ‘continuation of problems’

No one, and certainly not the media, even discusses other presidential possibilities. No doubt because of the false premise that…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Stars and Stripes can resume: Freedom, light, hope’

Vice President Kamala Harris, soon to be the Democrat nominee for president, is a game changer. This is a win…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Can city afford to subsidize home?’

The conflict of interest fiasco with mortgage assistance for workforce housing reported by The Durango Herald seems to miss an…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Fickle is your character, Boebert!’

Rep. Lauren Boebert, the incumbent for the 3rd Congressional District, carpetbagged her way into becoming the MAGA candidate for CD-4,…

July 28, 2024

Opinion

‘System recorded the voters’ wishes’

Two weeks after primary ballots were cast, I sat with a partner from the other party to help La Plata…

July 26, 2024

Opinion

Answer to corruption: ‘Term limits!’

How do we contend with political corruption that is wall to wall, top to bottom, across all aisles and spoiling…

July 24, 2024

Opinion

‘Objecting to changes Next Step proponents pushing’

The Boulevard Neighborhood Association Board of Directors stand with the 75 downtown businesses objecting to the changes Next Step proponents…

July 24, 2024

Opinion

‘That garbage is one way only’

Beware when you read about “both sides” in political news stories. It’s not both sides. That is the refuge of…

July 24, 2024

Opinion

‘Encourages us to clear our minds of science’

The Durango Herald and The Journal would have done its readers a service by publishing Friday’s cartoon above a letter…

July 24, 2024

Opinion

‘Rage rhetoric’ all around us

George Washington said, “If freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep…

July 19, 2024

Opinion

Henson had ‘fierce’ dedication improving workforce housing

Thank you, Dan Armentano, for your letter to the editor titled “Henson an exceptional public servant.” It is difficult to…

July 19, 2024

Opinion

Inaugural ‘One to One Reading’ program a success

I am delighted to share the success of the One to One Reading program, which was launched by Durango School…

July 19, 2024

Opinion

Primary ballots system is ‘accurate’

Two weeks after primary ballots were cast, I sat with a partner from the Republican Party to help County clerk…

July 18, 2024

Opinion

‘I learned to trust’ Democrats with U.S. economy

In the U.S., we have the odd impression that presidents ought to be Superman, being able to resolve any issue…

July 18, 2024

Opinion

‘Where is an asteroid?’

Two old dinosaurs are running for president of the United States. Where is an asteroid when we really need one?…

July 17, 2024