Letters to the Editor

Why never a positive word for Trump?

Why can’t you give credit where credit is due? Is there some rule at the Herald that you cannot run…

June 22, 2018

Karl Hanlon is best choice for 3rd District

He is a successful rancher and attorney (whose practice focuses on water law) so he doesn’t need a job. He…

June 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Jerry McBride’s fire photos are ‘artistry’

Many times I have glanced at a photo on the front page of the Herald and, whatever the subject matter,…

June 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tipton: a proven enemy of LGBTQ rights

Our state legalized same-sex marriage back in 2008, 7 years before it was federally mandated. Additionally, we were the first…

June 21, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Closing forest after the damage is done

I have zero training in forest management, but I believe the Forest Service may want to hire me anyhow to…

June 21, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Tribute to a local artist Juanita Ainsley

I didn’t realize the effect that you have had on my life until this past week. Since you left us,…

June 21, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for the free news on 416 Fire

The news is especially valuable to us as property owners at Purgatory. So we thank you! Cuff Sellmeyer Farmington

June 20, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Once again, firefighters perform miracles

I look across the valley to watch in horror as flames advance relentlessly toward homes in Hermosa and Falls Creek.…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Vote to retain Aichele as treasurer

Her detractors fail to recognize that audits are a standard business practice for treasurer operations, and that one plowing for…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Vote Walsworth for better leadership

I have a unique perspective on both Democratic candidates. I worked with Tim at the Durango Business Improvement District (BID)…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Aichele gets my vote this time around

But I didn’t know that. I didn’t know that as I read the multiple coverages in the Herald that delineated…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Hanlon is the best choice for Congress

In 2012: Scott Tipton, 53 percent – Sal Pace, 41 percent. In 2014: Scott Tipton, 58 percent – Abel Tapia,…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Durango, water and continuing drought

This is what I was told when I went to receive a card to purchase water at the fill station…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Excellent fire reporting in the Herald

Your reporting has been informative, detailed and provided a great public service to all impacted and concerned as to the…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Paper lacks Rockies’ scores, standings

Marti Bourjaily Durango

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

To Herald staff and Police Chief Afzal

At what age can kids stay home alone (including overnight)? Is it wise to call the police on your own…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Walsworth will get it right the first time

His competency in accounting, auditing and tight control of public funds add up to fiscal responsibility. Problems in the treasurer’s…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Walsworth the better choice in primary

Presently, Tim is employed by the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) in a leadership role. BID is required to submit…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Walsworth: a great choice for treasurer

I have come to know Tim Walsworth, BID’s Executive Director, over the past year. While all BID businesses will miss…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Walsworth will reconcile county’s books

Here’s why: I could cite all the typical boring reasons like solid ethics, high integrity, professional conduct and intelligence –…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Living ‘South Park’s’ homeless episode

In this episode, homeless people begin swarming into the town of South Park. Kyle feels bad for the homeless and…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Involuntary poisoning of Three Springs?

In addition to the health risks to humans (especially children, the elderly and the immune-compromised), the product is extremely toxic…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Make switch from coal-fired trains

Regardless of what is determined as the official cause, the unprecedented drought conditions make it highly undesirable to allow coal-fired…

June 17, 2018

Letters to the Editor

The NRA versus the Founding Fathers

Well, first of all, it was adopted on Dec. 15, 1791, and reads as follows: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary…

June 17, 2018