Letters to the Editor

If Department of Education shut down …

I learned how to read at 4. Owned businesses, did international consulting, wine and other areas. Retired, now I am…

November 8, 2024

How did democracy die?

When in the future the children ask how democracy died, the answer is simple: by suicide. Leonard Davies Durango

November 8, 2024

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Understanding the Trump win

Thought for the day … Trump’s success is he excites people and his rallies were like going to a circus…

November 8, 2024

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Majority of Americans chose chaos, hate and division

‪Kamala Harris gave her concession speech with grace and dignity, telling her supporters to be optimistic about the future. She…

November 8, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Rallying support for our nonprofits

This week, I had multiple messages from clients and colleagues asking, “What’s next?” With the recent changes in our political…

November 8, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, La Plata County, for historic victory

As we celebrate a successful election cycle and the victory of President Donald J. Trump, I want to extend my…

November 8, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Sad day for America and our democracy

More than 37 million soldiers have died protecting our democracy. In one fell swoop, the trump (little t) cult has…

November 8, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Last election is America’s loss

In the wake of the last election, this country will see for many, many years the one thing that is…

November 7, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Solutions for funding transit

Funding for the Durango Transit system should be really easy. See you have all these ugly McMansions that were built…

November 7, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Turn words into action during Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages, stories, art, histories and contributions…

November 7, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Treasonous acts

I was shocked, saddened and frankly horrified that the Herald endorsed local politicians bearing an “R” next to their name.…

November 5, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Bicyclists don’t belong on sidewalks

I walk routinely in this area, usually on sidewalks but sometimes on trails. I’ve been hit or nearly hit by…

November 5, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Biden’s apology accepted

On Oct. 25, President Biden offered his heartfelt “formal apology” for the 150 year federal Indian Boarding School policy that…

November 5, 2024

Letters to the Editor

We’re voting ‘yes’ on 127

As locals, we disagree with Jerry Apker’s piece in our paper. We will vote “yes“ on Proposition 127. He will…

November 2, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Good enough for us, but not our pets?

Proposition 129 is pushing for a mid-level position for veterinarians comparable to a PA/NP. So why, in a state where…

November 2, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Has it come to this?

I visited a friend today in Forest Lakes who informed me that a couple of his political signs had been…

November 2, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Cleave Simpson for state Senate

I heartily support Cleave Simpson for reelection to the Colorado State Senate. I have known Cleave for many years, and…

November 2, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Vote country over party

Restore the Balance (RTB) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on reducing the increasing partisan extremism in our political environment…

November 2, 2024

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Vote for freedom

Everyone has the freedom to do, believe, value and feel the way they want. Freedom to feel safe to be…

October 30, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Herald’s endorsement of Jeff Hurd was a mistake

I was pleased to see the Herald endorse Kamala Harris for president, in part because, as you correctly observed, Donald…

October 30, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Remember when …?

Remember when Democracy was not a dirty word? Remember when the United States of America fought against and did not…

October 30, 2024

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Elect Paul Black for La Plata County commissioner

As proud Americans, we value leaders who uphold the principles of freedom, hard work, and service to the people. That’s…

October 30, 2024

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Beware: RFK Jr. is still on the ballot

In case anyone missed it, RFK, Jr. is still on the ballot in Colorado and votes for him will be…

October 30, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Simpson Derangement Syndrome

Cleave Simpson’s claim to fame: sponsoring an agriculture bill that he has already learned has no money in the budget.…

October 30, 2024