Letters to the Editor

Opinion

Spring

Cherry, peach, apple, pear, and plum, all blossoms do they come, only to snow upon the ground, falling without a…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Overconsumption in Durango, sustainability’

My friend and I are in sixth grade at Mountain Middle School. We would like to reach out about overconsumption…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Article serves as example of taking responsibility’

On April 14, a letter to the editor made a request that The Durango Herald Opinion editor “get out in…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

Rapid Rabid

We are becoming a rabid world Rabid, raging, lunatic, politicians Rapid raging fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods Rabid riots…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Saddened The Hive losing its lease’

I was deeply saddened to read The Durango Herald’s news story about The Hive losing its lease downtown. Upon searching…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

Going To Surgery

They rolled the gurney down the hall each thinking their own thoughts, immersed in their private fictions. I lay quietly…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Dolores Monument not my community’s wishes’

The West End of Montrose County is at the epicenter of the proposed Dolores River National Monument through Montrose County.…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

‘People are not the priority in Durango’

The decision by the seemingly non-local Main Avenue building owner the McLean Family LTD Partnership to leave The Hive without…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

Tried to reach Boebert for ‘approximately a year’

I felt it my civic duty to share my experience with voters of Colorado’s 4th Congressional District regarding my dealings…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Forgiven code for taxpayer funded’

President Biden proudly stated that he won’t be deterred by the Supreme Court as he seeks alternate means to write…

April 26, 2024

Opinion

‘Either a caring community or not’

I am in complete agreement with a guest column on April 14, admonishing the city for not removing legal roadblocks,…

April 26, 2024

Opinion

‘LPEA to play volatile power markets’

I have read that the La Plata Electric Association board has decided to end, at significant cost, a contract with…

April 26, 2024

Opinion

‘Happy Passover – think fondly of sacrifices made’

A former mentor of mine – Paul Jesilow, a Jewish man – once told me the Jewish people believe Native…

April 24, 2024

Opinion

‘Family death became expensive early’

With the recent death of a dear family member, my family has learned so much. No matter your age. Write…

April 24, 2024

Opinion

‘Who is actually running our country?’

As the presidential election heats up and candidates are exposed more and more through television ads and rally speeches, it…

April 21, 2024

Opinion

‘All heard the joke about Wyoming’

Please pardon my innuendos but after reading the guest column, “Chasin’ fur in Wyoming: ‘Eliminate predator zone,’ ” f, I…

April 21, 2024

Opinion

A Peaceful Flight

As the sun peaks over the mountains On this peaceful, quiet morn I’m at peace in Your glory and grace.…

April 21, 2024

Opinion

GOP ‘now the party of Trump’

Regarding President Barack Obama’s reelection in 2012, birther conspiracy theorist and Mitt Romney supporter Donald Trump tweeted: “This election is…

April 21, 2024

Opinion

‘Reactive compensation’ not ‘proactive deterrence’

The need for a proactive rather than reactive approach to wolf management has never been more apparent than it is…

April 21, 2024

Opinion

Summer Symphony

She silently rises in the night sky, Glowing as she arcs upward to Await the summer symphony. A deep quiet…

April 17, 2024

Opinion

‘Little more than regurgitated opinion pieces’

I don’t subscribe to The Durango Herald to read editorials on the U.S. presidential race, Gaza, Russia, the U.S. Supreme…

April 14, 2024

Opinion

‘Herald’s support for ceasefire with far left’

The Durango Herald’s support for Hamas’ ceasefire calls is pretty much in line with the far left of the U.S.…

April 14, 2024

Opinion

‘On right path’ to funding education

Just over two years ago, on a cold, blustery day in March, more than 100 students, teachers and families marched…

April 14, 2024

Opinion

The Little Girl

(A true story, March 2016.) And God said to the five-year-old, young one I give you strength, of adult to…

April 14, 2024