Letters to the Editor

Opinion

Cut DOD for ‘$60 billion to Ukraine’

I know the billions already spent on aid for Ukraine is only 5% of the annual $700 billion to $800…

February 25, 2024

Opinion

Navalny ‘had guts to stand up’

I was truly saddened to learn of the murder of Alexei Navalny in a cold, artic Russian gulag, leaving behind…

February 25, 2024

Opinion

U.S. flag, Trump support ‘at cross purposes’

It is often said, “Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.” That is appropriate, as I often see American…

February 25, 2024

Opinion

Mike Johnson, ‘call yourself a Christian?’

Open letter to Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House of Representatives. You call yourself a Christian? You are not! You…

February 25, 2024

Opinion

‘Hurrah to Three Musketeers of Free Press’

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom…

February 22, 2024

Opinion

‘Bill turned out to be masterful’

I first met Bill Roberts in 1994, when Morley Ballantine introduced us. I was not impressed – he appeared too…

February 22, 2024

Opinion

‘Rich Boebel lived a full life’

I was shocked to hear of the death of my good friend Rich Boebel on the slopes at Purgatory Resort.…

February 22, 2024

Opinion

‘Lesser of the cognitively impaired’

The lesser of two evils? Not anymore. Now it’s the lesser of the cognitively impaired. Maybe we don’t need to…

February 22, 2024

Opinion

‘CDOT to build an obstacle’ in Bayfield

Are the residents of La Plata County aware that the Colorado Department of Transportation is planning to build a highway…

February 22, 2024

Opinion

‘Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’

A reminder for Donald Trump, MAGA and their oligarchical masters/ We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men…

February 22, 2024

Opinion

‘Concern size, scope’ for RV park

We live in Dalton Ranch. Many things are troubling about the proposed Roberts Resort Village Camp. A primary concern is…

February 22, 2024

Opinion

‘Endorse candidate before primary unconscionable’

Regrettably, many lifelong Republicans, like myself, have watched the GOP slow walk into an unrecognizable shadow of its former self.…

February 12, 2024

Opinion

Norma Anderson: ‘Strategic thinker, fair’

Who is Republican Norma Anderson and why did she lead a Colorado lawsuit to disqualify Donald Trump from the 2024…

February 12, 2024

Opinion

‘Spend $80,000’ for art along trail?

Durango is fortunate to have so many talented artists. We see their artwork in so many places throughout town. But…

February 12, 2024

Opinion

‘The current issues of the Colorado River’

After reading Louis Meyer’s recent guest column on the Colorado River Compact, it is important to clarify two points. The…

February 12, 2024

Opinion

‘MAGA Republicans, on bended knees’

Every day, the news is full of actions by MAGA Republicans that just leave me speechless. They scream about the…

February 12, 2024

Opinion

‘Like matches, gasoline to an arsonist’

We need new laws to deal with presidential abuse of sacred judicial procedures. This is done by presidents of both…

February 12, 2024

Opinion

On Trump: ‘Give facts serious consideration’

Facts About Donald J. Trump’s legal issues: Total federal charges, 44. Four from the Jan. 6 insurrection case. Forty from…

February 12, 2024

Opinion

‘Something citizens of Animas Valley want?’

Roberts Resorts, a developer of RV parks based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has submitted plans to LaPlata County for an RV…

February 12, 2024

Opinion

Deny ‘giant RV development’

County planners encouraged a giant Animas Valley tourist RV development beside the river at Trimble Lane. Fast-tracked as a “Low…

February 12, 2024

Opinion

Trump and followers: ‘He lies, they lie’

One day, I drove to the county clerk’s office to change my Democratic Party affiliation to Unaffiliated. Why? The leader…

February 6, 2024

Opinion

‘Our weapons daily killing innocent people’

I’m a member of Durango Palestine Solidarity Coalition. Thanks to The Durango Herald for bringing attention to our call for…

February 4, 2024

Opinion

‘Civil war not passing smell test’

OK. I get it, conservatives. As a child growing up, I use to pretend I was fighting off the FBI…

February 4, 2024

Opinion

‘Slap in face. Structural issues showing up’

The draw to the Durango/Bayfield area was strong. Beauty, hiking, camping, small town feel. With the purchase of our first…

February 4, 2024