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Are we celebrating lower expectations?

Durango School District recently celebrated rising CMAS test scores (Herald, Jul. 25). But before we applaud, let’s ask a harder question: What exactly are we celebrating? Ten years ago, Col...

DATE: Sep 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

When words fail, a simple ‘thank you’

Thank you to all the agencies that coordinated the response to the Blue Ridge Fire in Forest Lakes. As a resident, I am grateful for the rapidity and intensity of those called to action. Wh...

DATE: Aug 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

An opportunity for local stores to up their game

I read with interest the article, Durango residents protest REI, urge shoppers to support local stores,” (Herald, Aug. 24) pertaining to the eight individuals protesting the opening of the n...

DATE: Aug 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Just say ‘no’ to Goliath

The optimistic editorial, “Good Neighbors,” (Herald, July 27) about the new REI, urged giving them a chance as a “trusted community partner.” I wish I could share that optimism, but while we...

DATE: Aug 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Dark money, the GOP, you and me

Hope Scheppelman has decided that Jeff Hurd doesn’t demonstrate a profound enough disdain for the people of District 3 and has set herself in the running to replace him. Of course this is di...

DATE: Aug 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Our Cold Civil War: Democracy vs. Autocracy

The citizens of the U.S. are in a cold civil war. There are the people who believe in the rule of law and the Constitution that has lasted 250 years and those who believe in wielding power w...

DATE: Aug 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tina Peters is corrupting our judicial process

Tina Peters, former Mesa County Clerk and Recorder, and four-count convicted felon, now has MAGA cause célèbre status. “FREE TINA PETERS, a brave and innocent Patriot.” “Let Tina Peters out ...

DATE: Aug 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

What gives? No access, public notice

Way to go, city of Durango. Closing a major recreation area entrance for weeks without any notice or updates. If others are like me, I rode my bike over to the Horse Gulch trail system only ...

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The benefits of independence and the free market

LPEA, our local electric co-op, is well managed, always keeping the interests of its members in mind. Whenever I have been seeking advice or information, the staff has been knowledgeable and...

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

True safety means protecting all students

I am writing in response to the letter titled “Student safety should come first in restroom policy” (Herald, Aug. 17). I agree: Every child deserves to feel safe at school. That includes tra...

DATE: Aug 29, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Who will be taken next?

I am afraid to write this letter because of being targeted by ICE, but somebody must. ICE agents are stealing people off the streets right now. On Aug. 18, ICE agents kidnapped a young fami...

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Local trust matters when the feds fail

I watched the bodycam footage. The Durango Police Department posted it on Facebook (see https://tinyurl.com/48jz8nwk) after Compañeros: Four Corners Immigrant Resource Center accused one of ...

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor