Opinion

Poem to the Editor: Moving On. And On

You live You breathe, You feel You awaken, You chase You get hurt, You hurt back You unlearn, You relearn…

Our view: Support public media

Defunded but not defeated

Luschen, Jenkins offer strong LPEA leadership

Reliable, affordable, clean energy isn’t just a utility issue – it’s the foundation of our local economy. Schools, hospitals, restaurants,…

Rallies draw real support, real funding

I have some answers to the letter, “Who funded the No Kings rallies?” (Herald, April 15). Despite the troubled economy,…

Invest in housing, not risky real estate

The $2.65 million purchase price referenced in the recent article on workforce housing (Herald, April 17) would pay the rent…

Ignoring homeless population has consequences

While the leadership in this town pats itself on the back for “growth” and “tourism,” there is a shadow population…

Support science-based beaver management

Beavers play a pivotal role in Colorado ecosystems. They strengthen wetlands and streams, in turn creating conditions for trout and…

LPEA’s power supply raises serious questions

Southwest Power Pool was supposed to provide LPEA with abundant renewable energy. LPEA contracted with Southwest Power Pool on April…

No Kings rallies funded by the people

In response to the letter titled, “Who funded the No Kings rallies” (Herald, April 15), the answer, in short: The…

Opt-out students deserve better treatment

I am the parent of a student at Miller Middle School, and what is happening during standardized state CMAS testing…

Funding behind No Kings rallies worth scrutiny

Great information from Mike Sigman (Letters, Herald, April 15) pointing out the various socialist and communist organizations helping to fund…

Doshi the right choice for attorney general

I am writing to express my strong support for Hetal Doshi for Colorado attorney general. As someone who works closely…

Lane earns support for LPEA director

James Lane is the candidate for LPEA director for whom I would vote if I lived in Archuleta County. James…

Jenkins brings experience, vision to LPEA

I am writing in strong support of Jenn Jenkins to represent District 3 on the La Plata Electric Association Board…

Methadone maintenance isn’t recovery

While we often discuss the opioid crisis in terms of overdose statistics and fentanyl “busts,” there is a quieter, more…

Purser brings skills, integrity to LPEA

I support and endorse John Purser for the LPEA Board of Directors, District 4 (Northeast La Plata County). He is…

Our view: Reduce first

Day is every day – and recycling isn’t the finish line

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Palliative care loss hits Durango patients

My emotions are running high after learning about CommonSpirit Mercy Hospital discontinuing their palliative care program. According to the Center…

Poem to the editor: The best bar in Colorado

When I was a young miner in the high San Juan I had a favorite place; now it’s gone. An…

Greg Barber deserves our support in District 2

As LPEA moves forward with major changes, including the transition away from Tri-State, our cooperative is entering a period of…

Our view: Sunnyside Elementary

A difficult change, but the right one

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