Letters to the Editor

Opinion

‘Set aside differences, fix streetlight’

On Sept. 14, 2023, Katie Marie Siegrist, 27, was walking her dog along Animas View Drive near the United Campground…

October 29, 2023

Opinion

15th Street the problem, not Third Avenue

I just read a recent proposal to solve the Malfunction Junction quandary by turning the north end of Third Avenue…

October 29, 2023

Opinion

‘Coming to defense of the Herald’

I’m glad readers are coming to the defense of The Durango Herald and free speech. When I was the Special…

October 29, 2023

Opinion

Prop. HH to bring ‘needed funds for education’

Recently, a letter writer suggested that reserves in the Colorado Education Fund be used to provide better pay for teachers.…

October 29, 2023

Opinion

Canceling derby: ‘Alarm without cause!’

Recently, I attended the La Plata County commissioners meeting, where they voted to cancel the Demolition Derby because of safety…

October 29, 2023

Opinion

A ‘no’ vote on Prop. HH ‘a huge win’

Most Colorado residents are already outraged at having to pay high property taxes. To placate the public, liberals in Denver…

October 29, 2023

Opinion

‘Vote ‘no’ on Props. HH, II’

By placing Propositions HH and II on the Nov. 7 ballot, the Colorado Legislature is asking voters to give them…

October 26, 2023

Opinion

How about ‘Hoch Way’ after Greg Hoch?

The city is seeking a new name for the street between Backcountry Experience and River City Hall. The obvious choice…

October 24, 2023

Opinion

‘Vote for our future, Prop. HH’

Our children deserve a quality education. Colorado is ranked 49th among 50 states in teachers’ pay. Our kids are our…

October 22, 2023

Opinion

‘Herald favored our freedom of speech’

I am writing in response to a letter from Oct. 15, 2023, with the headline “Herald has liberal/progressive bias.” I…

October 22, 2023

Opinion

‘No clear shot of hoax creature’

I caught the Sunday edition with yet another blurry photo of Bigfoot. Despite modern cameras, no clear shot of the…

October 22, 2023

Opinion

‘Chances of knowing if candidate is a crook’

Recent reports state that Donald Trump and his lawyers are asking to delay his four separate criminal trials until after…

October 22, 2023

Opinion

‘Better options for tackling little mouse problem’

Mouse season is upon us, and for those of us who have little visitors at night or cats dropping deceased…

October 22, 2023

Opinion

‘Nuclear power, weapons inextricably linked’

I recently gave a copy of “American Ground Zero: The Secret Nuclear War” (1993) by Carole Gallagher to the Durango…

October 22, 2023

Opinion

‘Don’t be fooled’ by Prop. HH

Proposition HH is on the ballot this November and supporters will try to tell you that it will fund education.…

October 22, 2023

Opinion

‘Amazed by people who rave about scenery’

I’m constantly amazed by people who move here and rave about the scenery. Have you never been somewhere else? And…

October 22, 2023

Opinion

‘Herald has liberal/progressive bias’

The opinion page editor really didn’t address the protesters marching in front of The Durango Herald on Sept. 12, or…

October 15, 2023

Opinion

‘Potential losses from mine beyond measure’

Metallic Minerals, a mining company out of Canada, is well on its way to developing a massive copper and silver…

October 15, 2023

Opinion

In need of ‘collegiality’

Col·le·gi·al·i·ty, noun: collegiality 1. “Companionship and cooperation between colleagues who share responsibility.” 2. “We the People of the United States,…

October 15, 2023

Opinion

‘No business taking sides in any conflict’

We (Ignacio, Bayfield and Durango) hold the following truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they…

October 11, 2023

Opinion

‘Be discerning what feeds minds, hearts’

The implosion of the House of Representatives last week is a mere symptom of the illness our democracy faces. As…

October 11, 2023

Opinion

‘Vote for Dolores schools, a vote for town’

Vote “yes” on the Dolores School Bond Measure 4A. Your vote of support for Dolores students will be the first…

October 10, 2023

Opinion

‘Do well to channel our inner Margaret’

Thank you for publishing the delightful profile on our fellow centenarian, Margaret Edmiston, “100-year-old Durango resident shares secret to living…

October 8, 2023

Opinion

Allowing construction defects ‘a disaster’

A recent article concerning Gov. Jared Polis’ visit to Durango said, “Porter-Norton also called on Polis to push for changes…

October 8, 2023