Opinion

Let’s support our county employees

There has been much debate regarding the pros and cons of the proposed La Plata County sales tax increase, 1A.…

November 2, 2025

Outrage over ICE’s actions in Durango

Outrageous criminal assaults by ICE against community members protesting ICE’s most recent illegal abductions of people in Durango are appalling…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Gratitude and a reminder: Protest peacefully and vote

Thank you to our Durango City Council for the open meeting on Thursday in the aftermath of the ICE incident…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

We must work together for justice

As one who tried (in vain) to prevent ICE from illegally separating and moving the Jaramillo family to the black…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Hurd, it’s time to lead

Our district voted in a purported centrist last November but, sadly, we got a representative who is in lockstep with…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

This is not what our country was founded for

I concur with the young student and the gentleman who wrote in protest of ICE activity across the U.S. these…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Do the right thing: Vote ‘yes’ on 1A

I am fortunate to have grown up in Durango and to have returned in 1976 for my 10th class reunion…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Protect families, demand accountability from ICE

Politics has nothing to do with ICE’s recent behavior in Durango. Despite our differences, we have traditionally treated each other…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

We won’t be silenced by force

Oct. 28 was a terrible, horrifying day for Durango, and for Colorado. The armed forces of the Trump regime, without…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Did Durango police enforce the law?

The article about the clash between Durango protesters and federal ICE agents was entirely sympathetic to the protesters and the…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Support the county that supports us

Our county has been in desperate financial need for some time, ever since oil and gas revenue took a dive…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Bring back a North Main post office

Once upon a time in a quiet, mellow, unhurried Durango long, long ago, we had a smaller version of a…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Durango: A love letter

I saw an open window in the ICE detention center and thought, if we cry loud enough they will hear.…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Just say ‘no’ to data centers

Since the 1930s, America’s rural electric co-ops have provided reliable and affordable power to places that investor owned utilities would…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

A penny for La Plata County’s future

As a resident of La Plata County, I support Ballot Measure 1A, the proposed 1% sales tax increase. Tourists contribute…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Clark family grateful for a caring community

Jackson Clark’s family and everyone at Toh-Atin Gallery want to thank the community for the love, compassion and support you…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Support healthy school meals for all

There are two items on the Nov. 4 ballot – Propositions LL and MM – on which we must all…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Are the incumbents really nonpartisan?

I am concerned with the legality of the incumbents’ qualifying to be elected to the school board. The editorial, “Keep…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Jeff Hurd, remember your oath

I want to believe that you, Jeff Hurd, are a moral man and that you are not in total agreement…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Strong fire districts mean safer communities

As we turn back the clocks and check smoke alarm batteries, it’s worth remembering that many Colorado fire districts are…

November 2, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Hope Scheppelman made our choice easy

A big thank you to Hope Scheppelman for her column (Herald, Oct. 26) telling us exactly who she is so…

November 2, 2025

Editorials

Our view: Vote!

Investing together in our communities

October 31, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Fix Our Forests Act supports wildfire prevention

Communities in every corner of the country – especially those in Western Colorado – have felt the heavy consequences of…

October 31, 2025

Letters to the Editor

All athletes deserve a ride

I am writing as a concerned parent to express my deep disappointment regarding the ongoing lack of transportation for away…

October 31, 2025