Letters to the Editor

‘Nero plays fiddle watching flames’

I was super fortunate on a very hot day recently to jump into the Animas at Bakers Bridge. Came out…

August 28, 2023

Core values: ‘Something has gone terribly wrong’

The city of Cortez’s Comprehensive Plan outlines directives for every government official to follow, clearly stating that all city government…

‘Deeply saddened racist sign/statue still standing’

Dear people of the Southwest, I recently moved back to Durango after several years, and was deeply saddened and shocked…

Industrial rezone: ‘Natural treasures over profit’

I urge the Cortez City Council to be more responsive to your community concerns and not change the zoning to…

‘Positive history of success’ at Carpenter Natural Area

Thirty-one years ago, my family and I led the initiative that resulted in Catharine Carpenter donating 80 acres to the…

Rezoning ILC ‘against will of outspoken community’

Concerning the Carpenter Natural Area, I’ve been watching the steady influx of materials and equipment line the borders of the…

‘Cannot thank our educators enough’

As our area schools resume classes and as we witness the local and nationwide shortage of teachers, a gentle reminder…

What’s next? ‘Ouray’ Casino in Vegas?

In the recent article concerning the new Durango Casino in Las Vegas, I kind of had to chuckle. I was…

‘Keep up good work, Lauren!’

We the people love the honorable U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert. Keep up the good work, Lauren! Nanette Heaney Pueblo

‘Not more tired’ by writing work hours

In response to Gwen Lachelt’s comment in Sunday’s story about San Juan Basin Public Health in The Durango Herald, and…

‘Boebert had not done her homework’

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert recently asked to meet with the La Plata County commissioners. I attended this meeting. In her…

Rezoning like snake fable with ‘little control’

The story is told of a hiker who was hiking where it was very cold. He looked down and saw…

‘No’ to ILC rezoning: ‘Instead protect, preserve’

As longtime residents of Cortez and a family who has enjoyed the peace, tranquility and natural habitat of the Carpenter…

SJBPH payments: ‘Not illegal, but wrong’

On Monday, the article about COVID-19 emergency pay at San Juan Basin Public Health was eye-opening, not surprising. Officials are…

Pagosa ‘leaped ahead’ with pickleball courts

The town of Pagosa Springs has leaped ahead of Durango in the pickleball challenge. Pagosa Springs just opened eight outdoor…

‘Flat topography not a prerequisite’

A recent letter about a roundabout for Malfunction Junction is factually inaccurate. Modern roundabouts have similar limitations regarding street grade…

‘Very positive impression’ of CD3 candidate Stout

On Saturday afternoon, Mayor Anna Stout, who recently announced her candidacy as a Democratic challenger for the 3rd Congressional District,…

‘Is this a tip on the tip?’

I knew about pay problems at Lone Spur restaurant. It was closed for a time. Menu prices downtown are 50%…

August 11, 2023

‘Council sidestepping pickleball courts’ requests

For the seven years I have been here, the City Council has been sidestepping or ignoring the many requests for…

August 11, 2023

‘No codes’ for land used to ‘store garbage’

Beautiful Forest Lakes – not! The largest subdivision in La Plata County has no enforceable codes in place to protect…

August 11, 2023

No ‘logging industry in our backyards’

I learned about Independent Log Co.’s activity from neighbors who were concerned about what they were witnessing from their properties.…

August 9, 2023

‘Veterans should not be political props’

I am a U.S. Army/Desert Storm veteran and I take issue with a letter on Sunday headlined, “’Proud’ of Boebert’s…

August 9, 2023