Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

Trending:

Please, let’s not vote Democratic, ever

Thank you to those of you who have been telling for whom to vote. Oh yes, Durangatans, let’s vote Democrat! Especially Bush for congress, we need to be one step closer to having t...

DATE: Oct 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

These Democrats are sneaky enablers

Why do local Democrats harbor so much hate for me, our President and his party? I hope they are only letters from the swamp. To me, the Democrats, whether they be local or nationa...

DATE: Oct 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mitsch Bush understands public lands

If I could ask Congressman Scott Tipton one question, it would be, “Who owns public lands?” When I asked that question of Diane Mitsch Bush, candidate for the 3rd Congressional Di...

DATE: Sep 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Here’s to lame ducks behaving decently

Big election coming up in November. Sounds like the color might change from red to a brighter shade of blue. That will be great – in January. That’s when the newly elected represe...

DATE: Sep 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mitsch-Bush, not Tipton, represents us

Are you sick of a dysfunctional congress? Having a “representative” who listens to his big extraction-industry donors instead of you and your fellow constituents? Who voted to increase the f...

DATE: Sep 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

All these youth sports pay for themselves

One of my friends asked “Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports?” Well, I have a confession to make; I don’t pay for my kids to do sports. Personally, I...

DATE: Sep 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Sheriff Sean Smith embodies respect

The League of Women Voters’ forum was held with all candidates for county commissioner, treasurer, and sheriff on hand. Responses were polite, and candidates were generally well informed and...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Time to take action on climate, warming

You can advocate for the benefit of the planet! We don’t need to stand on the sidelines as we suffer drought, ensuing fires, low rivers, and more. We needn’t leave the ...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Tipton’s talk on taxes doesn’t add up

Representative Scott Tipton voted for the Republican tax bill and he’s not telling the truth about why. He claims lower taxes on the wealthy and corporations create more investment which cre...

DATE: Sep 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Arboretum gardens continue to grow

The Durango Botanical Society has been busy developing new public gardens on the grounds to the north of the library this summer. Our latest project – the Arboreta Along The River Trail – wi...

DATE: Sep 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

YES to Durango tax hike on the ballot

This fall you will have the opportunity to invest in your communityâ€™s basic infrastructure. Ballot question 2A proposes a moderate increase to property tax and sales tax in order to fund n...

DATE: Sep 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

How much easier could they make this?

It’s coming: Ballots will start being mailed to you on October 15. It’s time to step up by voting for the candidate of your choice. Colorado elections are so easy, just mail in yo...

DATE: Sep 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor