Letters to the Editor

Boebert does not mean ‘freedom’

Representative Lauren Boebert’s campaign has distributed large banners with her photo and the word “Freedom” in bold letters. Yet, I…

May 29, 2022

Firefighter a hero to 5-year-old

Once again, heroic firefighters from around the United States descended on Durango to save our forests and our homes from…

‘How many more?’

In the song “Ohio,” David Crosby had the question right, “How many more?” Clint McKnight Durango

Reflecting on vets who lost lives

Between bicycle events and barbecues, please take a few minutes this weekend to reflect on the many, many who have…

Why not ban assault rifles?

I cannot understand why this country allows citizens to buy assault rifles. Is there a purpose for these guns other…

Fixed downtowns lost charm

Let me offer similar scenarios to put some flesh on the arguments against fixing downtown Durango. While living in Westport,…

May 27, 2022

Ascent means ‘more choice’

Hundreds of families are eagerly anticipating the fall 2023 opening of Ascent Classical Academy of Durango. I have met so…

May 27, 2022

‘Do not change Main Avenue’

I moved to Aztec, New Mexico, a year ago and previously lived in Henderson, Nevada, for 30 years. Throughout those…

Coram ‘will improve our lives’

Remember the $1,400 stimulus payment we received as part of the American Rescue Plan? I was happy to get it.…

Collective bargaining a choice

The Journal’s March 4 guest column, “Commissioners unite to oppose collective bargaining,” demonstrates the commissioners of Montezuma and La Plata…

Ascent ‘providing an alternative’

Now is the time. Ascent Classical Academy supporters need to unite, write letters and show up to any public meetings…

Downtown plan would cost millions

Do the citizens of Durango understand what is going to happen to their downtown? This year, the City Council and…

May 23, 2022

U.S. democratic, not socialist

Please look up the definition of the word socialist, and thanks for your political opinions. By The Herald publishing your…

May 22, 2022

‘Mansplain’ of abortion issue

Thank goodness we have Mike Sigman to mansplain the abortion issue to us! His previously stated “facts” and depth of…

May 22, 2022

No need to fix downtown

When did downtown Durango become broken? Main Avenue and the historic district are a beautiful, authentic showcase for generations past…

May 21, 2022

Progress vs. success on climate

Thank you for publishing the poignant, practical article on May 8 with the headline “How climate scientists keep hope alive…

Plant water-wise trees

Durango is an inviting town with lots to offer in terms of outdoor activities, a plethora of low paying and…

Sheep in high country bad idea

Growing up in an agricultural home raising livestock, it was good to see the recent articles about the Bayfield Future…

No self-storage on byway

As a property owner on Main Avenue in town, I am sympathetic to my fellow businesses and do my best…

Abortion right-to-life issue

Thank God, the bill proposed by the Abortion Death Squad, which would legally allow abortions up until the birth of…

‘When did U.S. become socialist?’

Since when did The Journal become such a leftist newspaper. Belittling Lauren Boebert and Ron DeSantis but uplifting “creepy Uncle…

May 18, 2022