Letters to the Editor

Hardly great, Trump and Hurd are hurting America

cca Trump and Hurd want to make America a third-world economy. Trump and Hurd are severing long time, mutually beneficial…

April 27, 2025

Opinion

Return to compassion and decency

cca We are leaders of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango’s ‘Preserve Democracy’ team. We have 30+ members, all deeply…

April 27, 2025

Opinion

Witchel has the skills McKnight seeks

cca As District 4 members prepare to vote for the LPEA Board of Directors, it’s crucial to consider the candidates’…

April 25, 2025

Opinion

Metzler, Lewandowski and Witchel for LPEA

cca Roughly 25 years ago, I attended my first LPEA annual meeting, and the keynote speaker from Tri-State gave a…

April 23, 2025

Opinion

Missed the mark by a mile

cca Whether I agree with a Herald editorial or not, there is generally a thoughtful basis for the writer’s point…

April 23, 2025

Opinion

Vallecito, a great source of local power

cca The Vallecito hydro plant could be providing over 18,000,000 kWHs of clean, reliable power to La Plata Electric Association…

April 20, 2025

Opinion

You calling me a ‘Commie’?

cca When did Republicans have the “come to Jesus” moment that the American worker needs help? Years of stagnate wages,…

April 20, 2025

Opinion

Keep LPEA strong – Vote Witchel and Lewandowski

cca Southwest Colorado has never been the easiest place to live, and I can’t say it’s getting easier. Last thing…

April 20, 2025

Opinion

Concerned about La Plata Electric Association spending

cca As an LPEA member and ratepayer, I’m concerned about where our co-op is headed financially. While LPEA leadership talks…

April 20, 2025

Opinion

Icing over the other part of Chapman

cca As another winter draws to a close, there has been plenty of talk about the Chapman ski hill improvements…

April 20, 2025

Opinion

Bravo, La Plata County Board of Commissioners

cca Last week, La Plata County became the first county in the country to pass a resolution supporting national public…

April 18, 2025

Opinion

Tri-State debt will sink us

cca La Plata Electric Association is undergoing a transition that voters from both political parties can appreciate. Freeing themselves from…

April 18, 2025

Opinion

A veteran’s view on the state of our country

cca I know that I’m not the only one who feels that Donald Trump has put our country on a…

April 16, 2025

Opinion

Our constitutional rights are being violated

cca With all of the horrible things the current administration has done in less than three months, our outrage is…

April 16, 2025

Opinion

Support existing LPEA board members

cca If you want to see what responsible, forward-thinking leadership really looks like, just look at what’s already been accomplished…

April 13, 2025

Opinion

Drive the way you hope others will

cca When it comes to driving CR240, there is no shortage of failed IQ tests. #1: People select a road…

April 13, 2025

Opinion

Trump and co. have no decency

cca I never served in the military but I respect those who did and consider the American armed forces one…

April 6, 2025

Opinion

Astounded at prices CommonSpirit charges

cca I am shocked. I just received my claim summaries for the shots I take once a month. Since I…

March 30, 2025

Opinion

Why Durango needs Shirley Gonzales on City Council

Chances for owning a home in Durango are disappearing, and many of us can’t even make rent. We’ve made some…

March 30, 2025

Opinion

Loyal to Durango, vote Koso for City Council

cca I am writing in support of Kip Koso for City Council. I have had the pleasure of knowing Koso…

March 28, 2025

Opinion

should admit it made a huge mistake

cca The Herald endorsed Rep Hurd before the election. When is the Herald going to admit that it made a…

March 26, 2025

Opinion

Rep. Hurd, please get our people back to work

cca I participated in the Mar. 11 virtual town hall with Rep. Jeff Hurd, along with 7,500 other folks. I…

March 23, 2025

Opinion

Mystery organ, question, please help if you can

cca I visited Durango in 1977 and went into a bar on Main Street, a typical place with a pool…

March 19, 2025

Opinion

PTSD Veterans Affairs editorial cartoon reprehensible

cca As a veteran, the editorial cartoon showing the VA Hotline unmanned due to staffing cuts (Herald, Mar. 9) is…

March 19, 2025