Letters to the Editor

Opinion

‘Industry rationalizations for price-gouging’

Like many, if not all, Atmos Energy customers, we have been absorbing the sticker shock of the recent skyrocketing of…

January 15, 2023

Opinion

‘Proud of Boebert, sitting in defiance’

I was proud of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, sitting in defiance of Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech in order for Ukraine to…

January 13, 2023

Opinion

‘This is the year for tax cheats’

Well, it appears that U.S. Rep. George Santos, former President Donald Trump and Allen Weisselberg have tax issues. Weisselberg is…

January 12, 2023

Opinion

‘Drive to Farmington to avoid paying dollar’

Thank you for printing the letter from the person who doesn’t want reusable bags. It’s good to be reminded from…

January 12, 2023

Opinion

Editorial ‘sidesteps bigger questions’

The Dec. 28 editorial criticizing Lauren Boebert’s behavior during Zelensky’s visit to Congress sidesteps bigger questions. One ignored question is…

January 12, 2023

Opinion

Boebert ‘should move to Russia’

Lauren Boebert is an embarrassment to Colorado and America. She was disrespectful to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, when he addressed…

January 12, 2023

Opinion

Fair trial for Trump ‘appropriate’

With all the handwringing over the so-called uniqueness of the present attempted coup at the Capitol, I feel compelled to…

January 12, 2023

Opinion

‘Story on Republican losses missed factor’

The story on Republican losses in La Plata County missed an important factor in the Democrat dominance in the county…

January 12, 2023

Opinion

Repeal ‘caged chicken’

As a longtime Democrat, I usually am very supportive of my state officials from my party. But on the prohibition…

January 8, 2023

Opinion

‘Folks at LPEA truly bright’

The lights may have been out around La Plata County during the snowstorm, but the folks at LPEA are truly…

January 2, 2023

Opinion

‘Diversity a cover for racial quotas’

Diversity, equity and inclusion have become one of the top virtue-signaling banners among the leftist establishments and The Durango Herald…

January 2, 2023

Opinion

‘Give yourself a break’

You have to love yourself enough to give yourself a chance at a happy, healthy and productive life. Many “issues”…

January 2, 2023

Opinion

‘Boebert darling of Russian state TV’

I read recently that our illustrious 3rd Congressional District Rep. Lauren Boebert is now the darling of Russian state TV…

January 2, 2023

Opinion

Boebert ‘affront to dignified behavior’

I was both angered and embarrassed to see our U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, sitting sullenly through the standing ovations during…

December 28, 2022

Opinion

‘Pettiness, spite of Boebert’

Oh, the pathetic-ness, pettiness and spite of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert. With all her crowing about liberty, she just can’t…

December 28, 2022

Opinion

‘Don’t force’ with cage-free law

In the Dec. 21editorial “Cage-free chickens law egg-xactly right,” The Durango Herald and The Journal got two things wrong. For…

December 28, 2022

Opinion

Boebert ‘learned absolutely nothing’

After receiving the narrowest congressional reelection margin in the country, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has apparently learned absolutely nothing. By…

December 25, 2022

Opinion

Lower rates, increase production

As I understand economics, prices inflate because the demand for things exceeds the supply. So, how to increase the supply…

December 25, 2022

Opinion

Boebert quiet on anti-Semitic activity

As a Jewish-American constituent, I am wondering why my Rep. Lauren Boebert has not seen fit to utter a word…

December 21, 2022

Opinion

Reusable bags a great gift

Are you still trying to figure out presents for your friends and family? Here’s something that everyone in our state…

December 21, 2022

Opinion

‘Porch pirate’ package delivered

Last week, a nice young couple rang our doorbell and delivered a torn-open Fedex envelope that had important contents. The…

December 21, 2022

Opinion

Destroying environment to save it

This letter rebuts one on Sunday – online in The Journal and in print in The Durango Herald on the…

December 19, 2022

Opinion

Donation helped VFW’s mission

The Christmas season is a time for us to slow down and remember how blessed we are to live in…

December 19, 2022

Opinion

Lots, ball fields for pickleball

I hope that the Durango city government can think of a better use of $35,000 for sound barriers and $300,000…

December 19, 2022