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Opinion

Christian hypocrites support president

A letter in the Herald accused people opposed to the noxious personality and inhumane policies of this criminal administration of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (“Hateful rhetoric is directed ...

Trump and Coram are foolish on climate

On July 4, Anchorage, Alaska had its highest temperature ever recorded. Evidence continues to mount regarding the devastating effects of climate change. Our president c...

Mysterious billing at Mercy Hospital

A recent Durango Herald article mentioned insurance and hospital monopolies in Southwest Colorado. I’d like to bring attention to disparities in other health care costs, like blood work. ...

NIMA is the health care we’re waiting for

When listening to Democratic candidates discuss health care, it’s important to hear what they mean as opposed to what they say. Sen. Michael Bennet, who is sponsoring Medicare X, ...

On spill anniversary, more help needed

Four years ago, on August 5, our beautiful river ran orange. After the plume passed, citizens, non-profits and businesses worked on the acid mine drainage issue at the headwaters of the Anim...

Relax, we’re making every vote count

I’d like to respond to E.T. Gwynn’s letter, “ Colorado has become the 12th state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This means our electoral votes will go to whichever ca...

Tipton is busy doing nothing important

Congressman Scott Tipton wrote a column in this paper, “ He introduced some bills to add funds for veterans’ healthcare. The VA system is a socialized health care system using government-em...

You shouldn’t have printed that letter

I am a member of the Rocky Mountain Confederate Conservation and am a proud descendant of Confederate veterans. I am deeply offended by Marie Schulz’s vile, hate-filled remarks in her letter...

When will train give instead of taking?

Every morning and evening when the train lays on its horn all the way through town practically nonstop, it reminds me of the 416 Fire. Can we locals just have some peace and quiet? ...

Look: Parking story with a happy ending

We have probably all been grouchy about Durango parking meters – I never have change, my meter card is in another car, this meter won’t let me buy all the time I will need for my appointment...

Our fine libraries need your help now

Come on, people. Soon we will get another chance to vote on a small increase to help our libraries. The Durango Library is a wonderful place to spend some time, read, check out your favorite...

Council, don’t kowtow to the wealthy

In regard to the news that water rates may change, I feel I must comment. City operations director Levi Lloyd stated that water conservation was the goal. Why then is the city loo...
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