Letters to the Editor

Gratitude for Just Peachy’s massive Manna donation

cca As we celebrated the harvest and community this Thanksgiving, I wanted to share an act of genuine kindness and…

December 3, 2025

Student calls for fair diving board access

cca I am writing this letter to try to change the Durango Community Recreation Center’s diving board rules. It’s frustrating…

November 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

ICE can watch us with our cameras

cca Every time Durangoans drive, our movements are recorded by Durango’s 21 “Flock” cameras. Durango shares record access with 603…

November 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Setting the record straight on solar

cca In an otherwise good article regarding ADUs in Durango (Herald, Nov. 23), I was misquoted regarding solar. I am…

November 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Bayfield school board denies disability rights anniversary proclamation

cca During its Nov. 11 meeting, the Bayfield School Board voted to deny a proposed proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary…

November 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Who are we, who do we want to be?

cca My wife is from England. She had many concerns about coming to the United States, including police officers shooting…

November 30, 2025

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Durango needs to be investigated

cca After some Durango residents harassed and hindered U.S. immigration agents, chained the gate of the facility and according to…

November 30, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Thank you from the Emergency Warming Center Council

cca On behalf of the Emergency Warming Center Council, I’d like to thank the Durango City Council, city manager, directors…

November 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A gift that gives twice

cca During the season of gratitude, many of us reflect on what we’re thankful for and look for meaningful ways…

November 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Trump’s new pragmatic approach to immigration

cca On “The Ingram Angle,” this week, President Donald Trump insisted that America “doesn’t have” enough talent and must now…

November 28, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Colorado should consider mid-decade redistricting

cca Attorney General Phil Weiser has proposed a narrowly drawn, emergency mid-decade redistricting for Colorado and recommends that it be…

November 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Durango values misrepresented in NYT article

cca Editor’s note: The following letter was originally submitted to The New York Times in response to, “A Colorado Town…

November 26, 2025

Letters to the Editor

The fine line between violence and free speech

cca I am a proud FLC alumna. I am forever grateful for the liberal arts education that enabled me to…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Durango deserves an update on road projects

cca I would like the Herald to give us an update on what is happening with the 32nd Street/County Road…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Congress must stand up and do its job

cca As I was placing the U.S. flag out to honor Veterans Day, my mind drifted back to what our…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

This is no time to be subtle or silent

cca I’m not known for being subtle. Now is not the time to be subtle. I own my viral tirade.…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Time to regulate short-term rentals

cca As a resident of La Plata County, I’m frustrated by the lack of restrictions on short-term rentals in our…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Remembering our common humanity

cca With all of the major division, separation and side-taking that is currently happening in our country, I would like…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Our values matter: Let’s boycott together

cca I am dismayed that we are seeing families without enough food to eat while also losing health care. I…

November 23, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Put-up Time

cca Oh yes, you can, too, speak to what’s happening in the country, whether in pod-cast, prose, or in poetry.…

November 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Durango residents deserve utility transparency

cca In an August article (Herald, Aug. 1), the reporter noted proposals for utility price increases and said, “An Engage…

November 21, 2025

Letters to the Editor

No one deserves to be murdered for their speech

cca That’s despite insidious lies that individual had promoted on climate change, immigration, gun control, gay and transgender rights, separation…

November 19, 2025

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Protest as ceremony: A call for peaceful action

cca I am writing to share my reflections on the protest at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on Oct.…

November 19, 2025

Letters to the Editor

The unsung heroes behind our veterans

cca As a military veteran who has proudly served in Vietnam, I wish to thank the many Americans who honor…

November 19, 2025