Letters to the Editor

‘God bless Lauren Boebert’

God bless U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert for defending the rights of the 3rd Congressional District and U.S. residents. Boebert is…

July 9, 2023

‘Slap in the face?’

In response to the letter on April 16 with the headline, “ ‘9 mm handgun’ at Cortez school auction?” where…

April 23, 2023

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Gun show ‘right’ after mass shootings?

According to the Gun Violence Archive, by Saturday, there have been 160 mass shootings in the U.S. in 2023. Saturday…

April 20, 2023

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Election offers ‘a sense of hope’

This City Council election has provided me with a sense of hope that I haven’t experienced in a local election…

April 2, 2023

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Boebert at school shouldn’t be allowed

RE: Having Lauren Boebert speak to students at Dolores High School. As reported in The Journal and The Durango Herald…

March 22, 2023

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Need workers, trade schools

During my last haircut at a Durango small business, I learned that the owners had trouble finding licensed and certified…

March 19, 2023

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Luxury RV park: ‘Halt application’

The development proposal Roberts Resorts RV Park (PL 20222059) before the La Plata County Planning Commission would place 257 luxury…

February 3, 2023

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Affordable housing? ‘Do the math’

People, stop it! Just stop it! Stop calling a 300-square feet studio apartment that rents for $1,500 affordable! Take that…

January 22, 2023

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‘Little thought to our water supplies’

At the risk of repeating myself, the seemingly unregulated residential developments paving over local farms and ranches will put unnecessary…

January 18, 2023

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‘Inequity’ in cost of Alzheimer’s drug

Lecanameb, the newly FDA approved drug, is likely to cost about $27,000 a year, according to various websites. While some…

January 13, 2023

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‘Chip Thomas mural an honor’

Recently, I had the privilege of watching Chip Thomas complete his mural in Mancos, thrilled that our community would be…

November 23, 2022

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‘Useless drivel, petty piety’

Single-use plastic grocery bag fees. It’s all hoodwinking. Oddly, you can go into any large outlet and grab as many…

November 11, 2022

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‘Vote Plomer’ for public education

Your vote will have an outsized impact as down-ballot races are often overlooked. Let’s talk about one little noticed, low-dollar…

November 4, 2022

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City lot ‘golden’ for parking

You now have a golden opportunity! Please, consider taking advantage of this gift. The city-owned property on the corner of…

October 31, 2022

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Vote Shaw on agriculture

State Rep. Barbara McLachlan has been promoting her support for farmers and ranchers. However, her voting record paints a different…

October 31, 2022

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Boebert ‘accomplished nothing’

It’s fun to watch Lauren Boebert on social media “Owning the Libs.” Turns out, that’s all she has accomplished –…

October 23, 2022

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Boebert ‘a true threat’

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is all about “freedom.” But what kind of “freedom” does she stand for? Obviously, it includes…

October 21, 2022

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Anderson endorsement ‘mystifying’

It is gratifying that The Durango Herald endorsed our excellent state representative, Barbara McLachlan. This makes the endorsement of Pam…

October 21, 2022

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Value democracy? Vote Frisch

Democracy means freedom. The upcoming elections on Nov. 8 is a referendum for democracy. A democracy’s main characteristic is free…

October 19, 2022

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‘Community giveback’ with Aichele

One consideration missing in The Durango Herald not endorsing County Treasurer Allison Aichele is her community service. Our knowledge of…

October 19, 2022

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‘Help Church continue fine work’

After 20 years of observing our neighbor and friend Clyde Church at work on a wide variety of projects, we…

October 19, 2022

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‘Vote no’ for Judge Woods

La Plata County Court Judge Anne Woods’ retention in the 6th Judicial District is up for a vote. I strongly…

October 19, 2022

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‘Independents, look at facts’

In Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, independent voters make up 43% of registered voters and hold the key to the election.…

October 19, 2022

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Police: ‘Full support for McLachlan’

On behalf of the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police, I want to share our full support for state Rep. Barbara…

October 19, 2022