Letters to the Editor

Herald endorses Trump’s bad policies

First, the board derides Jared Polis for being a self-made man using his own money to fund his campaign of…

October 23, 2018

Nazi analogy doesn’t belong in Herald

We are sick and tired of people like Messier using Nazi comparisons. And those of us who are thoughtful, left-of-center,…

October 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Vote now to protect our access to beer

It’s one thing for climate change to kill fellow citizens on our storm-battered coasts and in the wildfire-ravaged West. But…

October 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Durango apples vs. Montrose oranges

Durango spends more than Montrose on some functions such as police and utilities because we serve more tourists and commuters.…

October 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Amendment 74 unwanted, dangerous

It’s easy to get confused on Amendment 74. The campaign, shrewdly, makes it sound like something we’d want to pass,…

October 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

YES on 112 shows oil, gas whoâ€™s boss

Multiple studies in multiple states have confirmed the ill effects of oil and gas industry practices. Oil and gas production…

October 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tell the EPA to help save our tourism

It’s clear we need to do everything possible to address climate change. The town of Durango runs on tourism. Many…

October 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

City tax hike is reasonable and needed

Such has been the case when citizens have previously supported the adoption of dedicated sales taxes to fund improvements to…

October 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Only the rich can live with Jared Polis

Polis’ policies include no oil and gas production within Colorado, thereby depriving individuals of their private property rights of oil…

October 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Who’s afraid of the wealthy candidate?

An example of not doing so: Candidate A, running for governor, is a successful businessman with political experience. He has…

October 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

DHS students are off-the-charts great

The DHS Student Council Members, under the thoughtful care and direction of their advisor, Dale Garland, are my rock star…

October 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Scott Tipton is bad news for veterans

My vote goes for Diane Mitsch Bush. Brian McAleer, Vietnam 1969-70 Durango

October 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Let’s make our Durango beautiful again

Across from this is another triangle of weeds and trash. After placing the very nice “Welcome to Durango” sign on…

October 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Democrats don’t deserve my support

During the past two years, the Democratic Party has proven itself to be committed as ever to the principles of…

October 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Y, Z, 73, 109 and 110 are all scams

Along with a one-page voter guide, it has three essays on major ballot issues. Amendments Y and Z have been…

October 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

2A: Don’t write the city a blank check

The city is asking for $250 million over 25 years with few constraints on spending it. Some will go to…

October 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Unger has experience for state Senate

He wouldn’t have said this if there were no truth to it – this critique is so devastating it really…

October 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Homelessness is hard but not unsolvable

In the sheriff’s race, Smith has been accused of “not enforcing laws” around homelessness. Again, we learn that it’s much…

October 21, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Guinn Unger is better on healthcare

Affordable and available healthcare for all is important for me. This is an important issue for Guinn Unger as well.…

October 20, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Teachers union is stiffing indy Paul Jones

The email states: “Ballots are coming next week – do you know where CEA stands on candidates and issues? Bipartisan…

October 20, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Itâ€™s your city, approve the tax increase

If you had participated in the community engagement meetings related to this initiative this past spring and summer, you would…

October 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Herald is wrong about Brauchler, Weiser

The AG is the state’s top lawyer, demanding executive, not “nuts and bolts,” experience to successfully oversee an office of…

October 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Walker Stapleton’s money is tainted

Looking into Walker Stapleton’s campaign finances, he has received more money from extractive industries than any other candidate, a quarter…

October 19, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Democrats are probably the new Nazis

In 1939, they started enforcing their will by mob rule, intimidation and violence against anyone that did not believe as…

October 19, 2018