Letters to the Editor

Lack of sports scores, stats inexcusable

One of my great daily pleasures is sitting down and reading the paper with my morning coffee. This has now…

Manhole covers remain a road hazard

Driving over these new covers causes my tires and my car body to jolt! Any explanation as to why these…

Paper needs to grow with the community

Last I checked, the news occurs on a daily basis. This disconnect reflects your disconnect with the local community that…

Paper’s role in state history significant

Newspapers have played a significant role in Colorado history. After the requisite saloons and assay office, boom towns often supported…

In the market for a better local paper

I am disappointed with your new format, the elimination of national weather in the Weather Watch section and with the…

Parking lot closures show lack of plans

Stupid, inconsiderate and, as usual, non-thinking. Duh. Ed Lehner Durango

History is town’s ‘True North,’ not ATVs

Newcomers to Silverton, since 2000, seem not to understand that Silverton was very alive and quite healthy before there were…

No Denver TV on Dish Network for now

It does not appear Dish subscribers will get Denver news and sports any time soon without further concerted efforts. Louis…

New river drops are not boater-friendly

If these new weirs were truly designed with boaters in mind, as stated in an Oct. 23, Herald article, what…

To the DHS women’s varsity soccer team

Its strong leadership has paved the path to victory in all sense of the word. Most recently, you have claimed…

Study proves bear-proofing trash works

The hills surrounding Durango were the ideal habitat for biologist Heather Johnson to lead the 6-year, first-of-its-kind study of an…

Corrections personnel deserve thanks

They work holidays, weekends, miss school functions, their children’s activities and other special occasions. They do it because they are…

May 11, 2017

Our health depends upon river monitoring

The Gold King Mine continues to release 550 gallons of treated water each minute and the water inside the mine…

May 11, 2017

Vote Landis for a cleaner energy future

Now more than ever, we must act as a leader in responsible decision making when it comes to energy choices.…

May 10, 2017

Bell has the skills to succeed at LPEA

A long-time resident of Durango, Michael has been an active and integral part of our community for over four decades.…

May 10, 2017

Vote Bell for a sound, experienced leader

I urge you to elect R. Michael Bell to the La Plata Electric Association board. All of us will benefit…

May 10, 2017

Tipton: support your district, not politics

As he votes in the appropriations process he must consider the impact that budget decisions will have on constituents here…

Jackson doesn’t deserve to be on $20 bill

President Andrew Jackson broke several treaties with the Cherokee Nation before more than 13,000 Cherokee from South Carolina and Georgia…

Durango’s problem the result of hatred

Millions of blogs were written about Sydney, overwhelmingly ugly. Sydney’s narrative was The Durango Herald’s top story for 2012. She…

Quality of news articles is going downhill

Do current reporting styles not have to follow the basic English we have been taught for decades? I would have…

Landis provides specific qualifications

The race I’m interested in pits two new candidates for District 3, Rachel Landis and Michael Bell. Looking at their…

May 8, 2017