Letters to the Editor

Letter gave dangerous disinformation about vaccine

Our community recently had a child, who may not have been vaccinated, die due to COVID-19. What a very sad…

January 12, 2022

Wolf depredation must be addressed fairly

The recent wolf depredation in northern Colorado is an issue that must be addressed fairly and expeditiously. As someone who…

January 10, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Nonprofit gets land appraisal values from Forest Service

After a long and arduous process, including Freedom of Information Act requests and legal complaints, the U.S. Forest Service has…

January 10, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Let’s form a more compassionate union

Yeah, it’s me, the old guy, again. This is the place where we speak our minds and maybe even collaborate…

January 10, 2022

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Let’s try new strategies to conserve water

It was with great incredulousness that I learned that the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe was in a secondary use position…

January 9, 2022

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Time to remove outdated Toh-Atin sign

An important discussion is taking place across our country. We in the Four Corners have a chance to be a…

January 9, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Bullying, speeding problems at Purgatory

There are two issues that need to be seriously addressed at Purgatory: Bullying and speeding in slow zones. I have…

January 8, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Propaganda is harming our society

As we goose-step though the latest “crisis of fear,” I can’t help but take a look back. As a youngster,…

January 8, 2022

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Wise reintroduction plan should respect wolves, ranching

The recent wolf killing of a calf in Jackson County is both a hard loss for a ranching family and…

January 7, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Letter spread falsehoods about vaccines

I understand that the Herald feels it should publish all letters to the editor. But by printing Richard Podlesnik’s letter…

January 7, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Durango airport must enforce mask use

I am writing to express my disappointment in the Durango-La Plata County Airport and its failure to support COVID-19-relevant public…

January 5, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Anti-vax letter carelessly printed by Herald

In his Dec. 31 letter, Richard Podlesnik spewed, with the acquiescence of The Durango Herald, a number of false and…

January 5, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Sentence too lenient in cyclist’s death

I am writing to express my fury with Judge William Herringer’s recent ruling in the death of Benjamin Sonntag. The…

January 3, 2022

Letters to the Editor

9-R board not working for all residents of district

At the Nov. 30 Durango School District 9-R board meeting, an agenda item called “Public Suggested Vaccine Mandate” was discussed…

January 2, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Drivers must respect pedestrians at crosswalks

I also use the crosswalk that Joe Lewandowski wrote about in his recent letter to the editor (Herald, Dec. 11).…

January 1, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Rebuild fire station where it is

Just wanted to remind Durango of how, in wanting to “save a buck,” they took up much of the beauty…

December 31, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Some doctors oppose vaccination for children

I fear for our children. Sixteen thousand medical doctors and scientists declare “that healthy children shall not be subject to…

December 31, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Boebert is a ‘pig in a poke’

It is unfortunate Gerry Cuca (letters, Herald, Dec. 24) continues to believe that Lauren Boebert has the best interest of…

December 29, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Creative District supports discussion of Indigenous mascots

The Durango Creative District would like to take this opportunity to address our involvement with the “Community Conversation: Indigenous Mascots”…

December 29, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Indigenous mascots should be discussed openly

We are the Los Pinos Anti-Racism Project, a group of citizens from the Pine River Valley working to end racism…

December 25, 2021

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Speak out against development of historic downtown building by DFPD

Durango Fire Protection District Chief Hal Doughty extolled the virtues of housing his main station, EMTs, Durango Police and 911…

December 24, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Don’t attack our congresswoman

I wake up every day and thank God that we have Lauren Boebert as our 3rd Congressional District representative. She…

December 24, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Give to those in need this season

It’s been another tough year. A year of digging in, choosing sides, back turning. A severe year. And it looks…

December 22, 2021

Letters to the Editor

In COVID-19 fight, think like a Marine

The war goes on … It’s not a military war with guns, ships, planes and rockets. It’s a global war…

December 18, 2021