Letters to the Editor

Crossover voting can be principled

Colorado is one of 15 states that hold open primaries. If you’re registered in Colorado with either major party, you…

February 18, 2022

Thanks to Bennet for mine cleanup bill

In response to the Herald’s article, “New legislation would address abandoned mine pollution in Southwest Colorado” (Feb. 4), Trout Unlimited…

February 18, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Gun liability insurance law is flawed

In the Feb. 5-6 paper, Trish Zornio says Colorado should follow San Jose on gun liability insurance. That sounds good…

February 16, 2022

Letters to the Editor

What school choice really means

The editorial board argued against Ascent Classical Academy (Feb. 2) by stating, “Durango parents and students already have choices.” Today,…

February 16, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Can future Winter Olympics weather a warming climate?

As world temperatures warm, the need to create artificial snow at the Winter Olympic Games increases, burdening water and energy…

February 14, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Viruses are a key part of nature

Here’s a few different thoughts. How about we recognize that viruses are an integral part of nature, and that scientifically…

February 13, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Youth ice fishing a success at Winterfest

The real story for Vallecito Winterfest should have been Bo Boling heading up the youth ice fishing program with over…

February 12, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Let’s send Don Coram to Washington

I was a registered Republican for 32 years, a fiscal conservative and a social moderate. Both parties have disappointed me.…

February 11, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Wearing a mask at 9-R should be a personal choice

Durango School District 9-R board, please change the dress code back to allow masking to be a choice. The Durango…

February 11, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Vaccines have eradicated many diseases

In the weekend edition (Feb. 5-6, letters), L. Papineau of Durango claimed that mainstream media fail to provide “genuine science”…

February 9, 2022

Letters to the Editor

The Republican Party has lost its way

My main reason for this letter is the utter shock and disbelief that the Republican National Committee has sunk to…

February 9, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Unaffiliated voters can vote in GOP primary

Here’s a call out to all unaffiliated voters in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District: Vote in the Republican primary in June…

February 7, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Ascent should not be publicly funded

I strongly agree with the main point of the Herald editorial (Feb. 2) supporting the School District 9-R board decision…

February 7, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Speak out to stop hijacking of Medicare

Medicare, the cherished health care of senior citizens, faces a challenging financial future. According to CBO projections, Medicare spending as…

February 7, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Mask letter cited study incorrectly

A recent letter (Herald, Jan. 29) “cites” a Brown University study and implores the Durango 9-R school board to end…

February 6, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Ukraine has a complicated history

Mr. de Soto must have been reading a history book authored by Vladimir Putin (letters, Feb. 2) when he falsely…

February 6, 2022

Letters to the Editor

I will vote against Boebert in primary

I am beyond embarrassed that Lauren Boebert is representing me in Congress. My career has included a host of political…

February 5, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Families with kids at Purple Cliffs need emergency shelter

I drive by the homeless camp a few times a week. Last week, I noticed children, including a little girl…

February 5, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Is there science behind COVID-19 dogma?

As the COVID-19 episode enters its third year, citizens are beginning to wonder, how did we get here and what…

February 5, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Boebert photo was embarrassing

I must admit I am not a Twitter user, nor do I have an account. But what I read about…

February 4, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Join the team to free Leonard Peltier

Freedom for Leonard Peltier is so close. His legal team has brought his case to the international level. On Feb.…

February 4, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Primaries a critical time to vote

Primaries are a critical time to vote, as both parties put forward their candidates for the November election. Becoming an…

February 4, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Local gas prices are too high

Just a quick thank you to Marathon oil for their monopoly of fuel stations in our area. Thank you also…

February 4, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Mercy provided outstanding care

Please stop all this negative talk about Centura Health and Mercy Hospital. I was taken to the emergency room on…

February 2, 2022