Letters to the Editor

Hurd’s inaction speaks louder than his words

cca I have written several emails to U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd. Most centered on the extreme abuses of power exercised…

October 26, 2025

Vote ‘yes’ to protect county services

cca Due to cuts in federal expenditure and property tax funding roads, bridges, public buildings, law enforcement, public safety, wildfires,…

October 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

‘Yes’ on 1A: Sustain vital county services

cca This past weekend was a powerful reminder of how deeply our county government touches our daily lives. When the…

October 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Shutdowns should hurt lawmakers, not workers

cca I liked the cartoon regarding a possible side effect of the government shutdown (Herald, Oct. 17). So, here’s a…

October 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

We all need government to work

cca To all last-minute voters, we all benefit from the services that our La Plata County departments provide. We all…

October 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

An open letter to Jeff Hurd

cca Rep. Hurd, you may have noticed that on Sat., Oct. 18 there were a large number of Americans marching…

October 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Stegner does not belong on school board

cca I am a long time Durango resident with children of varying ages who have attended public, charter and private…

October 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Our medical system treats disease, not people

cca Before 1910, anyone with minimal education could “practice medicine”; quackery was rampant. The American Medical Association addressed this situation…

October 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Real Americans defend the vulnerable

cca Congratulations to the citizens of Frisco, Colorado, who came to the aid of a business owner being harassed by…

October 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Reckless riding endangers everyone on the ART

cca I have seen a few letters from people complaining about all the e-bike riders on the Animas River Trail,…

October 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A second chance for DeNier and former inmates

cca I am curious as to why the DeNier building is not being used? What a perfect opportunity for transitioning…

October 24, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Why I’m voting ‘yes’ on 1A

cca Living near Vallecito, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly disaster can strike. Whether it’s the flooding we’ve just experienced or…

October 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

What a lawsuit says about our phony economy

cca The $12 million award to the girl who fell from a Crested Butte ski lift will likely cost every…

October 22, 2025

Letters to the Editor

‘Fix our Forests’ is a faux fix

cca During my time as a student at Fort Lewis College in the late ’70s, I came to cherish the…

October 22, 2025

Letters to the Editor

It’s time to pay for better roads

cca As a long-term resident, retired bank CEO, former Transportation Commissioner and consistent cyclist, I have seen first hand the…

October 22, 2025

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Caring for those who cared for us

cca I am writing to urge our community to support Ballot Issue 1A, which is crucial for the health and…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

LL & MM benefit all Colorado students

cca Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program is in danger of ending. Since 2023, the program has funded meals…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights — and responsibility

cca Colorado’s TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) limits the annual percentage growth in government tax revenue by requiring voters to…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Reelect Brown, Parmenter and Peterson

cca It is amazing that in this corner of Colorado, we have such a high performing public school system given…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

No junk code means pollution and blight

cca I’m in full support of Leslie Orr’s take on the eyesore property along State Highway 140 in Hesperus (Herald,…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘yes’ on LL & MM

cca Healthy school meals including as much local food as possible is a dream close to my heart having worked…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A small investment with a lasting impact

cca I am writing in support of Ballot Issue 1A. Our county is facing a serious shortfall in revenues, and…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Erika, Andrea, Rick show up for our students

cca I attended the Durango School Board candidate forum with an open mind on Oct. 12 and it became clear…

October 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Hire farm, ranch interns with state funds

cca Labor is a common challenge in Colorado agriculture. Businesses struggle to find qualified and trained employees. At the same…

October 19, 2025