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A veteran’s view on the state of our country

I know that I'm not the only one who feels that Donald Trump has put our country on a path of destruction, but sometimes too many of us just ‘grin and bear it.’ Well, maybe more of us need t...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Readers write poetry:

I stopped awhile to breathe among the sway Of autumn’s rhythmic magic aspen dance And lingered on to meet the fawn-like play Of amber leaves that trend across the stance. But morning whispe...

DATE: Apr 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Support existing LPEA board members

If you want to see what responsible, forward-thinking leadership really looks like, just look at what’s already been accomplished under the current LPEA board. While federal fire mitigation ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Three branches established to prevent a dictatorship

Our Declaration of Independence was written in response to the many impositions of an abusive English king. The resistance did not originate at that time but began 560 years before. The Magn...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

An open letter to Rep. Hurd

I have submitted comments four times through your official website. Each time selecting, “Yes, please contact me.” I have received no correspondence from your office besides newsletters. My ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Encouraged, we must root out evil

I am sure everyone is aware of a slump in the stock market and the economy in general. However, there is a larger movement going on. There is a Trump slump in his approval ratings. It’s abou...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Drive the way you hope others will

When it comes to driving CR240, there is no shortage of failed IQ tests. #1: People select a road with a speed limit of 45 when they intend to go 55-60. #2: When they encounter someone goi...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Readers write poetry:

Down by the river In winter we shiver. Say,” What the heck!” “It’s time for the rec.” Score keeping gray hairs, What a nightmare! All matter of ages, In various stages. Advanced, intermediat...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Our democracy is being destroyed – send money

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the Democratic Party had many options to allow women in red states to continue to control their own bodies. Not easy options. Options that requ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

LPEA member owners deserve respect

The LPEA Board of Directors, on its own, decided to break a contract with Tri-State G&T that included proven reliable power supply and a voting membership in that coop of coops. The board di...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Staying with Tri-State most secure, least costly option

The rapidly changing energy environment is proving what I said in my prior opinion column, “Let’s avoid the potential negative impacts of withdrawing from Tri-State,” (Herald, Dec. 8). As be...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thank you to the candidates who stepped up

Thank you to Olivier Bosmans and Chris Elias for running for Durango City Council. We should also recognize Clark Craig, Paul Black, Vivian Smotherman, Adam Frisch and others who put themsel...

DATE: Apr 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor