Letters to the Editor

Republicans are lying liars, toss them

Instead, nearly all the benefits go to the rich, and we’re left with the budget deficit to pay off. McConnell,…

November 3, 2018

Tipton is Trump, Bush will protect us

Our Congressman, Scott Tipton, has voted with Trump over 95 percent of the time. It seems that he is happy…

November 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

People against tax hike are stuck in past

Does anyone really believe that an extra nickel is going to send everyone to Farmington to buy shoes or groceries?…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Clyde Church for commission is tops

Clyde has been a stalwart volunteer for 20 years here in La Plata County and served on numerous boards and…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

I won’t be blowing smoke up your skirt

My family and my husband’s family has lived in Durango a long time. The owners of the Durango Herald know…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Only Democrats can save healthcare now

In the next two weeks, we have the opportunity to vote for candidates who support improving the ACA and the…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Do your research, support Mitsch Bush

How do we learn about a candidate when they only offer distortions, half-truths and outright lies about their opponent? Does…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Colorado isn’t Oregon; vote YES on 74

Oregon’s land-use planning is a highly regulated, top-down state process lacking a path to adjudication of takings claims. In addition…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Unger gets importance of education

Both parties say they want to do something about education funding, but in observing the state Senate race, only Democrat…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

You killed our pet goats, you monster

I hope you never have a good night’s sleep again, but for that you must have a conscience, which obviously…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

No love for setbacks, county commission

Going, going, and almost gone are many, way too many, of the good-paying jobs that used to be here for…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

I’m proud to vote for Diane Mitsch Bush

The purpose of this letter is not to try to change anyone’s mind, but rather to express why I am…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

When will Weiser for AG come clean?

It is disingenuous for Phil Weiser to lambaste his opponent for something he is actually doing. Phil Weiser needs to…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Black is far more qualified than Aichele

As a 30-year veteran of the computer industry – 15 with a large bank – I did a bit of…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Brad Blake has earned another term

Please join me in voting for Brad Blake for county commissioner. Doug Lyon Durango

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Aichele is a costly problem; vote Black

It is now understood that our current treasurer did not have the requisite knowledge, skills or abilities to properly manage…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

City tax hike will show police we care

Because attracting and retaining good people is key to a high quality police department and is a challenge for DPD…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Amendment 74 foe is fear-mongering

Amendment 74 does not “pit the rights of corporations … against those who own the surface rights.” Amendment 74 adds…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Black is my neighbor – vote Aichele!

I directed a $30 million budget encompassing 25 programs with a staff of five. I have tremendous respect for Ms.…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Jared Polis will leave us sick and busted

Doctors will be forced to leave when they cannot keep their offices open. We will have no doctors to care…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

YES, city tax hike, NO to Durango Herald

There’s nothing “purple” about him, as the newspaper suggests. By contrast, the writers fret that Jared Polis’ ideas are too…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Brad Blake best for county commission

I support Brad Blake for county commissioner because he is accessible to everyone that wants to talk to him even…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Don’t succumb to Aichele misinformation

I worked closely with Allison for her first three years as treasurer before I moved last December and left my…

November 2, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Polis, Weiser and Mitsch Bush do it all

I had the privilege to serve Western and Southern Colorado. Public service takes hard work and sacrifice. It takes courage…

November 1, 2018