Letters to the Editor

LPEA ‘transparent, accountable culture’

LPEA Policy 105(II) Disclaimer: Although I am current director at LPEA, this letter is my personal opinion. I am not…

May 8, 2023

Poem: My Magnolia

I still remember the smell, of her leaves upon the moist earth, churned from frozen ground, by seeds in search…

‘Guest column seems so defensive’

In response to Joe Lewandoski’s guest column, “Don’t ‘fall for Purser’s Hysterical, untruthful claims.‘” I know John, and although he…

Luschen ‘committed to LPEA mission’

I am writing in support of David Luschen as a candidate for La Plata Electric Association in District 4. David…

Poem: At The Clinic

Isolated here in the city Is a refuge for those who ask Desperate young men sharing Tales of helpless insanity…

‘LPEA board dominated by special interests’

As a former La Plata Electric Association director, I’ve watched with disgust as the LPEA board has come to be…

‘You have a say in energy consumption’

Local energy politics affect everyone, and we youth of Durango want to see more people active in the conversation. Many…

‘Incredibility disappointed’ in the Herald

I was astounded when I read the guest column from Joe Lewandowski about the La Plata Electric Association election, which…

Vote ‘no’ on LPEA amendment

Before calling a meeting of the La Plata Electric Association membership, you must submit 3,500 supporting signatures (10% of the…

‘Metrics, costs transparent to members’

I endorse John Purser for La Plata Electric Association board of directors, District 4. Our energy supply options are changing…

Purser ‘should be District 4’ rep

I live in La Plata Electric Association District 4 and have net-metering with battery backup. LPEA does a good job…

May 5, 2023

‘A lot of traffic going nowhere’

The Mrs. and I went into town recently, and there was a lot of traffic going nowhere, a rich mix…

May 1, 2023

‘Questions about integrity of our vote’

On April 13, the news story, “Dave Woodruff claims victory in Durango City Council election recount,” says that our county…

May 1, 2023

Boebert’s wolf claims ‘flawed’

I am writing to express my concerns about Lauren Boebert’s guest column headlined, “Boebert: ‘Science is clear, gray wolf is…

May 1, 2023

Poem: Two Turns

There is so much anticipation when it comes to skiing powder. There is so much hope, dreams, remembrances of past…

Poem: Canoe Koan

to pack my canoe without you is to be blue even before the brown-green waters of the Gunnison as a…

Poem: A Haiku

What does it all mean asked the rich man to his friend. Soft winds flutter leaves. Ed Lehner Durango

Poem: What a Wasted Society

I held my Grandma’s hand. We walked past an old man. I started to cry, he was missing an eye!…

Poem: Alleyways

Thoughts not spoken become Secrets weighing-in on our hearts I spoke Rendering my truth open Sharing a thought hidden deep…

Poem: Home in the Mountains

The smell of the fresh rainy air when you go outside in the morning The bright warm sun glistening through…

Poem: The Silverton Train

If you take a trip to Colorado, there is one place worth your while. It’s called Durango, a little town…

Put pickleball courts by ball fields

My understanding is that the planned construction of outdoor pickleball courts has been approved and that is sweet news. The…