Letters to the Editor

A Denver-based take on Republicans

In addition, they call the media “the enemy of the people.” Republicans are pro-gun, torture, more nuclear weapons, big oil,…

July 27, 2017

Republicans declared war on healthcare

The expression “cannon fodder” was given to the men who were sent to die for a war they didn’t understand…

July 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Why does Herald print false AP stories?

Many times the AP has been caught fabricating the news, with some of the worst instances having been during the…

July 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Another fire station location to consider

There is already a dangerous parking problem at the dog park. A new footbridge to the park could be erected…

July 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Don’t let the homeless ruin Durango

I have a coworker here in Austin who also vacations in the Durango area. When I asked him about his…

July 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Volunteers needed to observe bighorns

du1-i-syn Weminuche bighorns are listed by the U.S. Forest Service as a sensitive species, meaning there is concern for their…

July 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Climate effects are felt close to home

Wildfires burn across the American West while our community deals with the fallout of the Lightner Creek fire. Currently, wildfires…

July 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to Hickenlooper for leadership

The survey finds broad skepticism toward Trump’s argument that this will benefit the U.S. economy, and instead, most think it…

July 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Kudos to the staff at the Durango DMV

I called the La Plata County Department of Motor Vehicles and asked for help. After confirming my documentation, the very…

July 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fire sparked gratitude, new friendships

Naturally, you have to first thank and praise each and every one of those hardworking firefighters and law enforcement folks…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Love is the most powerful spiritual force

Hate is a destructible emotion. It darkens the soul, poisons the mind and brings pain and suffering to the body.…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Climate lobby seeks local leader support

Please sign CCL’s letter, and help persuade lawmakers to act now to avert the disastrous effects of climate change. Our…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Coverage of climate very unbalanced

According to the results of a recently completed poll, conducted by me, from October 2012 to the present, the Herald’s…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Silverton did a nice job with celebration

The occasional campground security drive through and mounted sheriff patrol was seen as friendly and not an intrusion. The family…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

‘Trail’ may be part of grazing allotment

While making a good point, it appears there is misunderstanding. In actuality, the path is a legitimate swath of open…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Appreciative reader seeks more humor

I guess you’re stuck with all the letters to the editor, a few of which are worth reading. Most of…

July 22, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Costs to build, maintain wall outrageous

And it’s not only the cost to U.S. taxpayers. There’s acquisition of privately held property. Most of the already-constructed wall…

July 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Golf course owner questions Planning Department rules

After having the house lot surveyed and favorable approval from the six or seven governmental agencies, I went to the…

July 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Exemption for congressional families?

Will your “Consumer Freedom” amendment of the Better Care Reconciliation Act really exempt members of congressional families from the essential…

July 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Sabido fits definition of illegal immigrant

Rosa Sabido (Herald, July 2) is an illegal immigrant and should be treated as such. A lot of immigrants did…

July 20, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Motorcycles ruining forest trail experience

Motorcycles have been allowed to share the trails! Now I dodge deep gouges and ruts, exposed roots and rolling rocks…

July 20, 2017

Letters to the Editor

City Market shopper looks on bright side

The article about north City Market and Macâ€™s Liquors (Herald, June 23) was distressing at first glance, for two businesses…

July 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Resident frustrated with council inaction

I do not blame Fox News for reporting a fact of life downtown; I blame the progressive city council for…

July 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

A letter to the community-at-large

Mac’s Liquors parking area had been held under lease by City Market since 1981. At that time, a rate of…

July 19, 2017