Letters to the Editor

Bill would lead to all uses in wilderness

The Trojan horse into your wallet in those cases is the footnote that “you have to notify the company at…

October 1, 2016

McKnight, Patterson deserve equal time

For the moment, I am going to trust you will do so in the best interest of fair and impartial…

October 1, 2016

Letters to the Editor

In economics, correct numbers matter

Of course, without correcting for population growth, inflation and productivity growth, the numbers mean little to even an economist. Hence,…

October 1, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Pass 3A to keep our schools well funded

Durango 9-R is currently using outdated curriculum and resources. At the high school, our department has not had the funds…

October 1, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Beware the recurring November giveaway

We do have one person who wants to give you back some of your money. Paul Wainwright Hesperus

October 1, 2016

Letters to the Editor

ColoradoCare would raise taxes, kill jobs

Can you imagine trying to sell a prospective business owner on relocating to Colorado or starting a new business in…

October 1, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Brown’s sad record speaks for itself

His first attempt at state legislation was to allow the killing of bears as they emerge in the spring, thus…

October 1, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Lachelt’s ‘agenda’ is good for the county

Really now, isn’t it a tribute to her expertise in natural resources that led Gov. Hickenlooper to appoint her to…

October 1, 2016

Letters to the Editor

States, not feds, allow ‘drive-by’ lawsuits

Julie Reiskin from the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition had it right, but I believe the two recent Herald articles missed…

October 1, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Put emotions aside and vote for Clinton

Clinton has been held responsible for Benghazi, although she wasn’t; but media needs to sell their wares and that makes…

September 29, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Facts don’t support expanding airport

On one side, there are people who travel a lot saying the airport is not a perfect fit but suits…

September 29, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Airport upgrade will benefit city and county

We chose Durango because of the economic vitality apparent in this corner of Colorado, a decision that pitted Durango against…

September 28, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Thank goodness for people like Lachelt

County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt certainly knows about it. She has spent her life protecting our community’s health, economy and environment.…

September 28, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Bayfield kids deserve school support

All three of my children have gone through the Bayfield school system and I am thrilled with the support, education…

September 27, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Schwartz is hunter’s choice for Congress

Colorado receives some $34 billion from outdoor recreation each year and nearly $20 billion on the West Slope. Gail Schwartz…

September 27, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Gwen Lachelt has earned her re-election

She helped spearhead the response of communities downstream of the Gold King Mine spill and led the unwavering support for…

September 27, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Elect balanced, responsible candidates

How will we address climate change, healthcare or political and social unrest? The views of candidates, political parties, and voters…

September 25, 2016

Letters to the Editor

People, businesses do try to be inclusive

I have cancer in my skull that has rendered me extremely sensitive to sound, so I can no longer enjoy…

September 25, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Grateful for latest road work done well

Our other “neighbors” are the various oil and gas companies who have drilled wells, installed pipelines, and have built a…

September 25, 2016

Letters to the Editor

There seems to be no end to gas project

This morning, I was awakened by saws cutting my street at 6:48. Instead of having a full crew on the…

September 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Southwest Horizons LPEA’s only solar tie

LPEA, through its unclaimed Capital Credits, has provided funding to the Southwest Horizons solar project, in conjunction with 4CORE. LPEA…

September 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Support Durango’s children: ‘Yes’ on 3A

A lot of this is paid for with your tax dollars, and it does not go unnoticed or unappreciated! I’d…

September 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Airport ‘yes’ vote could improve service

We need an airport capable of flights by larger planes (say, 737 size) with sufficient gates and loading ramps for…

September 24, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Unethical acts by commissioners can’t continue

And in the past, I and the committee as a group have always had open access to our elected commissioners,…

September 24, 2016