Letters to the Editor

‘Get a refund for drone show?’

Can us local taxpayers get a refund for that joke that was the Fourth of July drone show? It lasted…

July 7, 2023

Independent Log Co. ‘presented skewed view’

On June 6, I attended proceedings to review Independent Log Co.’s application to rezone its 10-acre parcel from commercial to…

Southwest Hospital problem: ‘Inadequate funding’

Although I am grateful that the decision to close the birthing center at Southwest Memorial Hospital was reversed, an essential…

‘Calling for passage of CORE Act’

Three cheers to Sen. Michael Bennet, Rep. Joe Neguse and Sen. John Hickenlooper, Reps. Diana DeGette, Jason Crow, Yadira Caraveo…

‘$40,000 in legal fees’ shouldn’t stifle speech

It seems that when one is elected to a government post or board, it is expected that one surrender his…

‘It’s about Uncle Micky’

My mother’s youngest brother was killed in action in WWII at age 28. Uncle Micky fought against authoritarianism, fascism, nazism…

Charging stations should be private business

Spending lodgers tax money on charging stations perplexes me. Charging stations should be left to private business, rather than using…

‘Alternative’ to Third Avenue, 15th Street turn

I write this letter to discuss the intersection of East Third Avenue, 15th Street and Florida Road. A roundabout at…

‘Progress made on economic legislation’

Thank you to The Durango Herald for covering the Colorado Competitive Council’s recent visit to the Durango Chamber’s Eggs and…

‘Extend 17th Street across the river

The answer for Florida Road traffic is to extend 17th Street across the river, and utilize the existing light at…

‘Say no to improper zoning changes’

Having been out of town for the last couple of months, I was horrified to see the logging operation at…

‘One-sided reporting ruining state, country’

Great article on Wednesday with the headline “Nonprofit initiates shift from political extremism,” about the group called Restore the Balance.…

June 30, 2023

‘Protect final resting place’

Thank you for the excellent article on historic graves in the Animas City Cemetery. Ruth Lambert and Mona Charles have…

June 26, 2023

‘Remember Paraquat on marijuana?

To the letter writer who was exposed without consent to Roundup weedkiller. Well, here’s one for you. Remember in the…

June 26, 2023

The Herald ‘amplified perceived conflict’

Recent coverage of the Midtown Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity planning failed to note the broad public support for…

June 26, 2023

Don’t like ‘implication’ Dems anti-business

On Friday, Colorado Competitive Council Executive Director Rachel Beck was quoted as saying to the Durango Chamber of Commerce that…

June 25, 2023

‘Biased, misleading’ on wilderness climbing

I’m writing in response to the biased and misleading Writers on the Range guest column by Dana Johnson, regarding wilderness…

June 22, 2023

‘Let’s stop honking horns, complaining’

I have always felt at home in Durango. When we first moved here in 1994, I was pleasantly surprised that…

June 22, 2023

‘Does e-bike rebate program pay for helmet?’

The article on Page 1 of The Durango Herald and online in The Journal on Friday is great, but something…

June 22, 2023

‘Exposed to toxic weedkillers without consent’

My dogs and I like to hike on the paved trail in the Three Springs area. When we arrived on…

June 18, 2023

‘Fix of taxing ultra rich will not work’

The Durango Herald’s recent editorial, “Debt debacle came too close to losing too much.” I would certainly agree, this country…

June 16, 2023