Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

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Put Next Step on the April ballot

Next Step would permanently change downtown Durango. Perhaps for better, perhaps for worse. Such a consequential, and a controversial, decision should not rest solely with five city councilo...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The stealth assault

We keep hearing cries of “protect our democracy” from the Democrats and our news media does little to shed light on the silliness. The Democrats have refused to enforce the democratically en...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Protecting democracy

A recent editor letter invited readers to explain how countywide voting for commissioners is protecting democracy. To begin, La Plata County elects three commissioners, all three representin...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote down the Colorado gun and ammo tax

There’s an analogy that says democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what’s for dinner. This is especially true for sin taxes. The public believes it’s a good thing if we can raise...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A proven champion for small business

As a small-business owner, I’ve seen firsthand how Matt Salka’s leadership has positively impacted our local business community. During his time as the mayor of Bayfield, Matt worked tireles...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Public needs more information about Electoral College

The title of Mike Littwin’s Opinion page article in Sept. 8’s paper includes this startling statement: “Too bad your vote doesn't count.” He raises a question that should finally be answered...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for the party that respects and honors women

I can sympathize with those who oppose abortion. I do not believe that any woman considers abortion lightly. But what happens when the government intervenes in a decision that should be betw...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for Paul Black to make county government work better for the people

As a water and land lawyer, I have worked closely with Paul Black for many years. Paul is a farmer, rancher, business owner, president of Upper Pine Fire and Conservation Districts, and pres...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for education

As an educator who taught preschool through grad school, I implore you to vote for teachers and friends of education in our political races. Term-limited, former teacher, Rep. Barbara McLach...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote for the party that respects and honors women

I can sympathize with those who oppose abortion. I do not believe that any woman considers abortion lightly. But what happens when the government intervenes in a decision that should be betw...

DATE: Sep 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Constitution Week is Sept. 17-23

Sept. 17, Constitution Day (and Citizenship Day) is the beginning of Constitution Week, Sept. 17 through 23. This year marks the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution by the C...

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Biden and Harris got us out of Afghanistan; Trump made sure the Taliban took over

Biden’s greatest achievement was the evacuation of our troops from Afghanistan. Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump all failed to get us out of Afghanistan. Biden got us out with minimum casual...

DATE: Sep 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor