Letters to the Editor

Speeders, not speed bumps, are the problem

cca It might be worth noting that someone has already been killed on Animas View Drive. They were killed because…

August 24, 2025

Netanyahu knowingly deprived Gaza of food, water, medical supplies

cca Rep. Jeff Hurd was among a group of Republican lawmakers who recently met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in…

August 22, 2025

Remember the 1,000+ sex trafficked victims

cca The July 2025 FBI memo stated there are 1,000+ victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s and Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking ring.…

August 22, 2025

I speak four languages – but not ‘streaming’

cca I guess I’m getting old. I speak fluent Finnish, a fair amount of Russian, some French and Spanish, and…

August 22, 2025

Are the kids all right?

cca As a new school year begins, I can’t help but wonder how our kids are really doing. Will our…

August 20, 2025

Unwavering evacuation support humbling and inspiring

cca WolfWood Refuge is so fortunate to be located near Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, the Southern Ute Tribe and La Plata…

August 20, 2025

Remembering the men and women fighting for us

cca During this fire season, please, please, please remember the men and women fighting for our safety. One of the…

August 20, 2025

Confused how this is fixing things

cca I know that our immigration system was not working, but I’m confused by how the recent changes have fixed…

Call for a new reader survey

cca Now that The Durango Herald survey has determined that, by a two to one margin, respondents don’t want speed…

This is what we do … for your grandkids

cca Volunteers and employees of the National Park Service, may I sale you on your 109th anniversary? Thank you for…

Who is really the immigrant?

cca There is a song in Spanish that goes, “Somos Mas Americanos.” It translates to “We are more American.” What…

Involvement is exactly the approach

cca In his letter, “Get involved, not just outspoken,” (Herald, Aug. 10), Steve Salka, Commissioner Matt Salka’s father, urged critics…

Please report on Three Springs activity

cca I am a tenant in a senior residence in Three Springs. All though I am old and disabled, I…

Death by a thousand cuts

cca Death by a thousand cuts: The Environmental Protection(?) Agency cutting emission regulations on coal fired power plants and automobiles;…

Mural depicts Durango’s mining roots

cca I am writing regarding the letter to the editor, “Make it go away – please,” (Herald, Aug. 10). I…

Poem to the editor: And a voice said, “Cry!”

cca Whereas one doesn’t really want to be upsetting the little teacup of a notoriously choleric president on his latest…

The best decision I ever made to this day

cca The Herald recently published an article regarding Capt. Bob Stratton (Herald, Aug. 1). I am originally from Durango and…

August 13, 2025

The GOP is no longer about small government, responsible spending

cca Republicans have been conned yet again, by Trump and all Republican representatives and senators. The big budget bill that…

August 13, 2025

Herald should require real names on comments

cca I disagree with the letter writer’s suggestion that online comments be allowed on Letters to the Editor (Herald, July…

August 12, 2025

Make it go away – please

cca I’m writing to you in hopes of determining if the mural painted on the retaining wall of the new…

August 10, 2025

The dangers of going to a chiropractor

cca Recently, I have been in mild to moderate pain with neck and back trouble. I was able to work…

August 10, 2025