Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

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Author invokes facts selectively and inconsistently

In the recent opinion column, “Democrats are invoking the ‘Rule of Law‘ selectively and hypocritically,” (Herald, May 18), the author employed a mix of “alternative facts,” false equivalenci...

DATE: May 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Using the fund balance is not sustainable

After reading articles (Herald, May 4, Herald , May 6) on the salary negotiations between Durango School District 9-R and its employee associations, I understand the frustration on both s...

DATE: May 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Medicaid, a lifeline that matters because I matter

I am writing as a proud member of the disability community in Southwest Colorado. I live, work and volunteer independently with the support I receive through Medicaid. I’m deeply concerned a...

DATE: May 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Veterans’ plea: Stand up for us

We, the undersigned, are Vietnam veterans who are currently receiving medical and mental health care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics. Every one of us st...

DATE: May 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We need a small-dog and more dog parks

This is like the “emperor has no clothes.” There is only one dog park in Durango. This dog park is not one-size-fits-all. I have a small, energetic dog who quickly becomes prey in this one ...

DATE: May 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The time to speak up loudly is now

I recall from pre-Fox, pre-Limbaugh days that I could talk with Republicans about what they valued and their view for legislative policies and social programs. We could find common ground wi...

DATE: May 25, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Durango’s roads, trails no longer safe

I have read with horror that someone was killed on the Animas River Trail. Yes, killed. The trail is no longer a safe place for anyone, unless you’re walking slowly and watching out for ever...

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Six good reasons to leash your dog

Having spent a lot of time volunteering in the outdoors and interacting with dog owners in areas that require dogs to be leashed, I’ve come up with six reasons for leash laws. Given the rece...

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Street Dog Coalition helps Durango seniors

I work at an affordable housing apartment complex for seniors. When I saw that the Street Dog Coalition provides veterinary services I was intrigued. Street Dog Coalition provides these serv...

DATE: May 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Health insurance rates are about to skyrocket

Big changes are coming to health insurance in 2026, and hardly anyone is talking about it. During COVID-19, Congress expanded tax credits that helped millions of Americans – especially famil...

DATE: May 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Animas River Trail safety for all

As a neighbor of the recently deceased bike rider whose fall was caused by a loose dog encounter, I am deeply saddened for his family and irate at the irresponsible dog owner. As a 25 year ...

DATE: May 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fixing the DeNier Center is easy

Here's how you fix the DeNier Center. Open it to juvenile offenders. Vet and hire some juvenile justice folks including a juvenile prosecutor and a juvenile public defender. That ensures jus...

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor