Opinion

Olivier Bosmans, an effective advocate, fiscally responsible

With the council/manager form of government Durango has, it is the responsibility of the council to provide direction to the city manager who then directs the staff to carry out the policies...

Approve all CPW commissioners, politics should not trump science

Colorado wildlife policy has become more controversial than ever, and we need a Parks and Wildlife Commission that is up to the task. For the sake of reducing the temperature, I ask that Sen...

Support Durango’s future, health, economy; extend the sales tax

At Durango Mesa Park Foundation, we understand that parks, trails, and open spaces are essential to Durango’s quality of life, economy, and outdoor culture. The extension of the dedicated sa...

Ronald Reagan, others, rolling over in their grave

I wonder how many people, who voted for Donald Trump, are concerned to see him relinquish all our allies and friends to the advantage of Putin’s Russia. Among many, many others, Ronald Reag...

PTSD Veterans Affairs editorial cartoon reprehensible

As a veteran, the editorial cartoon showing the VA Hotline unmanned due to staffing cuts (Herald, Mar. 9) is shameful. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, posted on Feb. 13 and Mar...

Let’s work together to turn around the trainwreck

Representative Hurd - You must know, contrary to your self-congratulating column in The Durango Herald (Mar. 9), that your party’s actions are leading to fewer dollars in the pockets of ...

Thank you Rep. Hurd, a breath of fresh air

I noticed a full-page advertisement in The Durango Herald on March 5th bashing Rep. Jeff Hurd. It was paid for by the radical environmental groups, the Wilderness Society and the Colorado Wi...

Hey GOP, tariffs are the same thing as taxes

Since at least President George H.W. Bush’s term the Republican mantra was "No new taxes." So, now we have Trump unilaterally raising taxes on all Americans with his foolish tariffs and tra...

Alternative cognition? What happened to reality?

“We just dropped in to see what condition your cognition was in.” Early Kenny Rogers, paraphrased. Much has been said about the president’s rhetoric during the 2024 campaign – the crazy clai...

Donald Trump is not a king

Donald Trump really believes he’s a king but, in fact, he’s a weak bully with a fragile ego who demands retribution for any perceived slight. Regardless, the damage he has done to our count...

Vote ‘for’ Ballot Measure 2A

I am writing as a 27-year resident of the city of Durango and 18-year member of the former Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Durango’s registered voters will soon receive a ballot with a ...

Trump and Musk pose a clear and present danger

President Donald Trump created the Department of Government Efficiency and appointed Elon Musk to lead it without the approval of Congress. How it is funded is not clear. Without approval b...
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