Letters to the Editor

‘Unconscionable’ grazing puts Bighorns ‘in danger’

Healthy ecosystems depend on plant and animal species as their foundations. When a species becomes endangered, it is a sign…

‘Dispatch reliable partner in public safety’

Thank you for telling dispatchers’ story in “A call for help” on Sunday. A long time ago I was a…

‘Better source skim milk’ to hydrate

The news story on Friday with the headline, “What to expect with near record-high temperatures in Durango,” advised people to…

‘MAGA has become a blanket slur’

What is MAGA? I thought it stood for Make America Great Again? Who wouldn’t want that? Sounds like a mainstream…

‘Can no longer afford’ subsidized grazing

Sunday’s guest column on the plight of the bighorn highlights the growing gap between market-based pricing and historic uses of…

‘Bed, Bath and Beyond’ for pickleball?

I request that the city reconsider its determination to install permanent pickleball court(s) to the existing, previously paid for, taken…

Don’t be ‘fooled’ by Boebert

Having barely won re-election, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert will need strong support from moderate Republicans and some Independents to stay…

Highway 140 like ‘German autobahn’

Over the past year, Highway 140 from the state line to Hesperus has become a speedway for commuters from New…

Primergy gets ‘goldmine, we get shaft’

I recently attended an “on the road” meeting with the county commissioners at Breen. It was well-attended and the community…

‘Boebert no friend to veterans’

After moving every two years during our military career, my husband and I were happy to retire to Pueblo, “The…

Roberts Resorts project in ‘fire-risk area’

While reading Tom DeHudy’s insightful, discerning guest column in The Durango Herald on July 9, I could not but help…

‘Carpenter Natural Area unique resource’

I have been walking in Carpenter Natural Area since 2009. It has been my go-to place to get quick exercise…

Letter ‘dated’ info from Boebert site

On July 9, a Durango resident’s letter to the editor was published with the headline, “God bless Lauren Boebert.” This…

Conserving water ‘watchword might help’

We’ve recently been asked to conserve water. When my San Francisco brother was told the same, the watchword was: “When…

‘DOJ attempting to protect democracy’

As we anticipate the upcoming trial of former President Donald Trump on charges of mishandling of classified documents and the…

All electric bikes in rack at gym

The other day, I happened to walk by the old Model Tire store, now Catacombs Fitness, on Main Avenue in…

‘Selection, retention of judges well-figured out’

Colorado has the selection and retention of justices/judges well-figured out. Colorado is not alone. Alaska, Utah and Wyoming are a…

‘Holiday possible by Americans with guns’

With the Fourth of July just over, many Americans took part in cookouts, parades, fireworks (if your town was lucky…

‘Please, no more gas bombs’ at fireworks

I attended the Cortez Fourth of July Fireworks show. It was spectacular as usual, but I wonder if anyone else…

July 13, 2023

‘Strongly oppose’ Independent Log Co. rezoning

We strongly oppose the rezoning of the Independent Log Co. property at 1050 Lebanon Road in Cortez from commercial to…

July 13, 2023

‘Normally, respected statesperson at Lincoln Gala’

A possibility exists that Matt Gaetz, controversial U.S. representative from Florida, MAGA squad, MAGA caucus and Freedom Caucus might attend…

July 9, 2023

‘Boebert’s character – Many of us embarrassed’

Reflecting on our political history. In the past, the media was more involved in requiring our politicians to behave with…

July 9, 2023