Letters to the Editor

Durangoans, all your wokeness is a sham

If Karma were really taken seriously, if you wholeheartedly practiced what you blatantly claim to believe, I suspect there would…

May 13, 2019

Join our lobby to fight climate change

I’m pleased to inform you the scholarships have been awarded. I was privileged to be on the committee interviewing applicants…

May 11, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Shouldn’t that unruly dog be on a leash?

Of course, Durango is a dog town, so many people are bringing their furry friends along for hikes, runs and…

May 10, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Don’t suppress independent candidates

The Unity Party, the Approval Voting Party, the Libertarian Party, Best Democracy, and Unite Colorado (which represents independent candidates) oppose…

May 9, 2019

Letters to the Editor

This planet is getting mighty crowded

I am one of many who have chosen to stand up for obtaining climate change legislation, the urgency of which…

May 8, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for Greg Ryder: I love you, man

Greg’s voice, a voice that evoked not only reverence for a simpler way of life and a respect for the…

May 7, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Why is it taking so long for fire report?

It is my understanding that the investigation has been done for some time and the report is completed. What I…

May 6, 2019

Letters to the Editor

City guilty of neglecting Three Springs

For example, consider the Three Springs district of Durango and the Grandview entrance to Durango: There is no transit service…

May 6, 2019

Letters to the Editor

What beautiful hearts you have, Durango

We – his brother, Noel, and I – witnessed his childhood evolve into the life he lived in Durango, but…

May 5, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Zebra mussels threaten Lake Nighthorse

This species is invasive and can destroy every living thing in a lake. When the lake is dead, they rot…

May 4, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Durango, stop crying in your craft beer

Definitely the theme was “woe is us.” Llewellyn’s big sadness was over the recent passage of increased restrictions on oil…

May 3, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Did I scrape the door of your truck?

By the time I could check in and obtain a pen and paper to leave a note, the truck was…

May 3, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Marsha Porter-Norton for commission

We’ve been friends and colleagues for more than 20 years. Many years ago, Marsha directed a regional nonprofit, Operation Healthy…

May 3, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Times columnist is ignorant of the facts

New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow wrote an interesting column in the April 27 edition on the subject of…

May 2, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Legislators must act on plastic pollution

One of the worst forms of these products is Styrofoam (polystyrene), and Americans throw away an estimated 70 million plastic…

May 2, 2019

Letters to the Editor

High CEO pay, no lunch, we need change

Hypocrisy in our world! Women with unwanted pregnancies are forbidden by lawmakers, dictated to by religious leaders (in both cases…

May 2, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Greg Ryder leaves a hole in our hearts

His absolute love and adoration of his wife Julie. His love of his kitty cats. Being one of the best…

May 1, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Herald waves patriarchal torture finger

The editorial board called out one protester’s sign [“Detention is Torture”] that I read as an announcement that the intentional…

April 30, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Scott Tipton must get tough with Trump

Our entire system of elections is at risk. The very essence of democracy is at risk given the far-reaching invasion…

April 29, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Gardner is deluded on Green New Deal

That would not be so insulting if Gardner could actually tell his constituents what socialism is, and where in the…

April 29, 2019

Letters to the Editor

It was an honor being your city councilor

I am grateful to my fellow councilors: Sweetie Marbury, Doug Lyon, Paul Broderick, Christina Rinderle, Dean Brookie, Keith Brant, Melissa…

April 29, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Congress must hold Trump accountable

While I personally cannot wait for the full, unredacted version, the one released shows a shameful president and presidency. While…

April 28, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Tri-State must stop misusing our money

The current EPA officials charged with enforcing this act were, in 2017, partners in this lobbying firm. Indeed, one of…

April 28, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Don’t be fooled about Medicare for all

Imagine no more premiums, deductibles, co-pays or medical bills as Medicare extends to every U.S. citizen. The positive change will…

April 27, 2019