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Let’s have just one flag

I do not take sides politically, but I feel like it’s a mistake to introduce different flags into the classrooms in our schools. It’s not the flag that I object to but the favoring of one ov...

DATE: Jan 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

MAGA cultists at it again

The MAGA cultists of the faded GOP are, predictably, at it again. This time, following the banner of Colorado GOP Vice Chairman Hope Scheppelman, they are attempting to extort Durango School...

DATE: Jan 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Durango has incredible murals

For a few years now, I have been amazed at the incredible artwork that is displayed on various buildings throughout Durango. I have no idea who had the concept to invite artists to paint sce...

DATE: Jan 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The Herald is top notch

I want to commend the Herald for providing high-quality content in serious amounts. I have been using the holidays to catch up on various articles clipped (but not read) from the Herald. The...

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

Thank you, Dugan family

Durango used to have so much downtown charm. Now, we see more and more modern buildings with little regard to our rural, Western heritage. It is heartwarming to see a local (long time) famil...

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

What about recognizing other minorities?

First of all, I’d like to say how much I admire the Durango Board of Education who do such a marvelous job of guiding our schools while attempting to satisfy all of their constituents. Not a...

DATE: Jan 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘Tis the giving season

Dear Giving Friends, aka “Angels of Our Better Nature,” Did you know when we click “Like” supporting a cause, or to share an outrage with an injustice, we are actually less likely to make a ...

DATE: Jan 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Open fences are a waste

Last week when traveling to Durango, I noticed a simple mistake by someone that just didn’t make sense. South of the Farmington Hill on Highway 550, the deer fence has been installed through...

DATE: Dec 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Appreciating our community leaders

Community leaders are the backbone of Durango. They deserve heartfelt appreciation for their unwavering commitment to making our community a better place. Stepping up to lead can mean facing...

DATE: Dec 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fluoride hasn’t proved harmful

I grew up in Dallas. When I was 5 and 6 years old, I would have four to five cavities in my teeth whenever my mother took me to the dentist. On one visit to the dentist, he asked my mother, ...

DATE: Dec 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

I must declare defeat about LPEA

We should be concerned with LPEA’s decision concerning renewable energy that will affect the rates charged in the future. I wrote an opinion published on Dec. 8 advocating to stay in Tri-Sta...

DATE: Dec 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Actions speak much louder than words

I am writing to address an important issue regarding community engagement concerning land-use codes in La Plata County. Recently, the county concluded interviews for positions on boards and ...

DATE: Dec 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor