Letters to the Editor

‘Put abortion access on November ballot’

We hope you’ll sign the petition for Initiative 89 to put abortion access on our November ballot. Then, as Proposition…

February 4, 2024

‘4 the Children did not hide anything’

I was sorry to learn of the actions of the former executive director of 4 the Children. There is no…

February 4, 2024

Name room ‘Johnny Maddox’ at Strater Hotel

I wonder if the Strater Hotel owners might consider naming a room after someone in the arts who entertained the…

February 2, 2024

‘Contempt for homeless anything but subtle’

A recent letter regarding no safe place for the homeless to sleep in Durango is well-stated. I disagree with only…

‘Zoom call like child’s play’

What was The Durango Herald staff thinking? After a reporter wrote an article about the Durango City Council’s Zoom meeting…

Free Press contained ‘both left and right’

It’s extremely unfortunate that the Four Corners Free Press is shutting down. There is really no other print entity that…

‘Evangelicals support most un-Christian candidate’

As we observed the presidential primaries in Iowa and New Hampshire, and based upon reporting from pundits and news broadcasters,…

‘Resolute in fear wolves bring devastation’

In the recent article about the first release of wolves into our state by Colorado Parks and Wildlife under the…

‘Hidden message work is a bad thing’

The editorial on the new Impact Career Innovation Center on Wednesday missed the mark. The center is well-built, the skilled…

‘Saying Kennedy ‘anti-vax’ is name-calling’

I am passionate about scientific integrity and accurate science communication. I have a PhD in Biochemistry and have taught at…

January 26, 2024

‘No safe place for homeless to sleep’

Last week, the La Plata County commissioners voted to extend the loan of $500,000 to enable Community Investment Alliance to…

January 21, 2024

‘Fact check that? It’s common knowledge’

The Durango Herald has said it will not print a letter to the editor that is flat out wrong. It…

January 21, 2024

‘Free Press was a true treasure’

It was with a heavy heart that I read about the Four Corners Free Press going out of publication. It…

January 21, 2024

‘Time all Coloradans benefit from oil, gas’

As Colorado balances its fiscal priorities for 2024, it’s important that taxpayers continue to get their fair share of revenue…

January 19, 2024

‘Better to give aid’ to Palestinians

The exorbitant costs to rebuild 90% of Gaza for Palestinians is not going to come from their neighbor, Israel. Egypt,…

‘Hyperventilation about border political ploy’

To all those who believe The Durango Herald is a liberal rag, please, see the editorial on Jan. 3, headlined…

‘Welcome to a post-truth world’

Three years since the attack on Congress to “stop the steal,” a recent poll indicates that most Republicans continue to…

The Ocean of Mankind

The ocean crushes down in a constant roar crushing rock, leaving sand on the shore. With its power and majesty…

‘Necessity must prompt opportunity’

Just as opportunity comes knocking, we tend to knock back, and I feel this occurs as often as it is…

‘Border has been issue for decades’

I read with interest your editorial on Jan. 3 that President Joe Biden’s reelection depends on his urgent action on…

January 11, 2024

‘Practiced demagogue and aspiring dictator’

This new year begins with the reality facing us: The almost certain presidential nominee of one of our two major…

January 7, 2024

‘Multiple concerns about a ‘resort’ RV park’

My husband and I are residents of the Animas Valley, and have long respected and valued the unique characteristics of…

January 7, 2024