Letters to the Editor

Drought: Find ways to conserve water

That afternoon, my family went out to lunch at a restaurant on Main Avenue. As soon as we were seated,…

Do not attract bears displaced by fires

There are more potential evacuees as this fire continues to impact lives: Bears may be forced to find new territories.…

There are no positive words for Trump

Trump has done absolutely nothing for people of color, and I believe given the chance he would deport every non-white…

News avoids the cause of our disasters

Oddly, in coverage of the other areas elsewhere with natural disasters such as fire, mudslides, storms, mega rainfalls and floods,…

Additions to roundabout are appreciated

We appreciate your efforts as we pass that way almost daily. Thank you from 11 homeowners. Pamela Leininger Durango

June 25, 2018

Voices must be heard in a democracy

Earl Landgrebe was a Congressman. He served as the U.S. representative for the 2nd district in Indiana. He is remembered…

June 25, 2018

Tribe’s ranching agreements unresolved

On March 19, I received a certified letter from Navajo Nation Department of Agriculture telling me to respond within 10…

June 25, 2018

Grateful beyond words for all the help

Yesterday, I was assisted by Denver police officers escorting and assisting those returning to Lake Purgatory. Local volunteers and county…

Fencing will avert tragedy at Santa Rita

We were having such a good time when our hearts stopped as we watched a toddler almost run into the…

What was Hickenlooper doing in Italy?

What important issues was he dealing with in Italy that will affect our state? Jim Madison Bayfield

Vote for Tim Walsworth for treasurer

As longtime locals, we understand the importance of the county treasurer position. Tim is one of the hardest-working people we…

American heroes deserve better coverage

A first responder (fireman, if I remember correctly) was recently honored for his twice heroic actions, and I had to…

Train should take responsibility for fire

Throwing coal embers into our beautiful national forests is extremely irresponsible and dangerous under these drought conditions. Look at the…

Stories about firefighters appreciated

The commitment of people like Bill Wenzel (Herald, June 11) to uproot and leave families behind, risking their own lives,…

Support Silverton neighbors with a visit

Silverton is a lovely and unique small town with a rich history. As their neighbors to the south, I would…

Blame not useful, but Durango train must change

Perhaps it is too risky for the train to take responsibility for causing the fire (exposure to lawsuits?), but the…

Info on statewide races sorely lacking

I have lived here now for two years, and wish to be a voter who is informed and make my…

Why I support Tim Walsworth for treasurer

Although I knew Tim was asked to run by multiple people, I could not take his claims of issues in…

Time for gratitude, but keep drought guard up

With these conditions, without rain, we know definitely that these fires were bound to happen, just as they may continue…

Phil Weiser a great choice for state AG

Phil is extremely capable, smart and experienced – he clerked for Justice (Ruth) Ginsberg on the U.S. Supreme Court, was…

Winter watering can generate penalty

Bart Womack Durango

Use of drone photos was irresponsible

I called the newsroom and asked how, in good conscience, you could post those on your website, considering the gravity…