Letters to the Editor are limited to 250 words. You will not be able to submit your letter in this form if you exceed this limit. Please include your full name, town or county of residence and a contact phone number. We edit letters for length and clarity and to eliminate libelous or tasteless material.

Opinion columns can be submitted to letters@durangoherald.com . They are published at the prerogative of the opinion editor and may be edited. Opinion columns should be no more than 625 words, including a one-line pertinent biographical description. (For example, “John Doe is president of the nonprofit Kidz ’n’ Horses” or “Jane Doe is a Durango City Councilor.”) Also, please include your full name, phone number, your city and a headshot of the author.