Opinion

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...

Sleeping safe is a right, council must respond

Over the past several years it seems that the City Council has become mired in disagreement over a number of issues, our unhoused neighbors in Durango being one of those issues … even to the...

Where is Jeff Hurd? We need a responsive representative, staff

Our Rep. Jeff Hurd, and his staff are actively avoiding voters in this district. That is probably because he is voting to increase tax breaks for the wealthiest, disregarding traditional Rep...

Vote common sense and vision, vote Shirley Gonzales

I am super impressed with the kind of person Shirley Gonzales is. She’s soft-spoken about her accomplishments, so it takes a conversation with her to learn about the amazing level of public ...

Vote ‘for’ 2A, ongoing investment in Durango

In 2005, Durango residents voted for a ½ cent sales tax to fund parks, recreation, and open space. This money fueled community quality of life and safety improvements often taken for granted...

Lewandowski seeks your vote for LPEA District 3 board

The La Plata Electric Association cooperative started supplying power in 1940 and it served to turn on streetlights, improve agriculture and foster regional commerce. Electricity serves the ...

Reelect Buell, a supportive team player, to improve Durango

I am writing in support of Jessika Buell, candidate for reelection to Durango City Council. Jessika and I served together on city council between April 2021 and April 2023. She was a joy to ...

Vote for a better Durango, vote Kip Koso for council

Kip Koso is running for City Council! We are fortunate to have called Kip a friend for over 40 years, so we can tell you about his outstanding character and why he deserves your vote. Kip i...

We must remember, study and learn the lessons of history

Bret Stephens’ column (Herald, Feb. 22) correctly provided a brief history lesson explaining the rise of the Nazi party in Germany. The focus was the current movement in Germany and other co...

City council has fiscal responsibility to residents

Durango City Council is in a unique situation regarding locations to ease the crowded spaces for City Hall and the police department. I encourage council to pause and look at their options, ...

San Juan Symphony concert, ‘What Music Is’

“What Music is”– now there’s an odd title for a concert. Or an odd way to pose a question I wouldn’t usually ask of a performance. It made me stop and wonder. Well, the San Juan Symphony t...
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