Letters to the Editor

‘Ridiculous how fast some people drive’

The gentleman sure hit the nail on the head in this past Sunday’s letter section about the speeding issues between…

March 13, 2024

‘Amend policy, call for permanent cease-fire’

Thank you, City Council members, for your under-appreciated battle with a mountain of administrative tasks. Having stepped up, you are…

March 13, 2024

Weapons ordinance ‘cannot achieve public safety’

The new Durango city ordinance that prohibits firearms and other deadly weapons is one that will not – and cannot…

March 12, 2024

‘Need to help Ukraine. Read history’

Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson are about to repeat the history of Adolf Hitler. Hitler removed…

‘Use of drugs, alcohol frequently discounted’

In Wednesday’s paper, a news story about a man jumping off a bridge seems to blame society for his decision.…

‘Lo, this blasphemy went unchallenged’

And unto them was born a child destined to mislead those who put their faith in him. And rich men…

‘Protected speakership at expense of innocent Ukrainian lives’

Mike Johnson, the fundamentalist Christian Speaker of the House, demanded the Southern border must be addressed before further Ukraine funding…

‘Increase traffic patrols on Hwy 550 from Purgatory’

On Feb. 26 at 4:45 p.m., I was driving southbound on U.S. Highway 550 near Glacier when a black Kia…

‘All think we are on good side’

A letter to the editor in February had the following comment about flying American and Trump flags together: “Therefore, any…

‘American-born Palestinian good trouble, peacemaker’

I’m pretty sure it was “blessed are the peacemakers” long before it was God bless America. Yet, for this American-born…

‘Designate Dolores Canyons National Monument’

As someone deeply invested in our local outdoor recreation community through my retail business, I wholeheartedly support the proposed Dolores…

$60B ‘chump change’ with Putin war

First, I must applaud a Durango letter writer for her well-written contribution, suggesting $60 billion in Department of Defense funding…

‘GOP plans no different than Iran’s Sharia law’

On Feb. 6, in Owasso, Oklahoma, a 16-year-old nonbinary, sophomore was beaten by a gang of girls in a school…

‘Pushed by Council. Follow the money’

A whopping addition of 149 condos, townhouses, apartments plus businesses and a park on a small section in an already…

‘Total disregard for foundational principles’

Having been a member of this community for more than 50 years, and having taught multiple generations (middle school, high…

‘Wind, wakes the common problem’

In response to an editorial on Feb. 23, citing reasons to further reduce power boat times, some statements were misleading.…

‘Opens door for Council to silence us’

City Council is creating policy that would prevent future resolutions regarding “religious or international politics.” Because it’s internal policy, Council…

‘Sad, tragic story shouldn’t happen’

The other night walking down Main Avenue, I came across “Joe.” We had chatted numerous times in the past. Joe,…

DHS’ Green Team ‘pressed on’

An important acknowledgement was left out of a news story on Feb. 14 in The Durango Herald – Durango High…

‘Bicyclists not considered in traffic studies’

Bicyclists beware, you are not being considered in county traffic studies. I write as a resident of Hermosa, specifically about…

‘Countless lakes met rules for ramp’

The Friday editorial on motorized versus nonmotorized usage at Lake Nighthorse was somewhat disingenuous. When this subject first came up…

February 26, 2024

Navalny’s ‘life had grand purpose’

Oh, Alexei, today, I am with you on your journey of liberation. Your great spirit, your brave soul has been…

February 25, 2024