Ad
Opinion

Grateful beyond words for all the help

After my second evacuation and second homecoming, I am amazed, grateful and at a loss as to how to thank, help and repay the overwhelming dedication, hard work and success of the firefighter...

Fencing will avert tragedy at Santa Rita

We were in Durango for a wedding and took our grandchildren to Santa Rita Park. It is absolutely beautiful. We were having such a good time when our hearts stopped as we watched ...

What was Hickenlooper doing in Italy?

Why has the Herald not reported on the governor’s trip to Bilderberg? What important issues was he dealing with in Italy that will affect our state? Jim Madison ...

Vote for Tim Walsworth for treasurer

We are voting for Tim Walsworth for La Plata County treasurer and encourage you to do the same. As longtime locals, we understand the importance of the county treasurer position....

American heroes deserve better coverage

I’m disappointed in The Durango Herald for, in my opinion, disrespecting our local military and first responders three times in the past month: A first responder (fireman, if I ...

Train should take responsibility for fire

It is time for Al Harper to take responsibility for his greedy and irresponsible decision to keep the coal-fired train running. The train should have been stopped when we began the “exceptio...

Stories about firefighters appreciated

I am a property owner in Durango currently living in Europe, and I keep informed about the fire situation each morning through The Durango Herald. Many thanks for such wonderful articles and...

Support Silverton neighbors with a visit

The economy has been hit hard this summer because of the fires. Silverton has been especially affected because of the closure of U.S. Highway 550, and the train stoppage. Now that the (San J...

Blame not useful, but Durango train must change

In response to Lynda Norton’s letter shaming us for blaming the train, I agree that blame is not a useful game and I too share gratitude for the firefighters. Perhaps it is too ri...

Info on statewide races sorely lacking

With the upcoming election around the corner, I wanted to know why we here in Southwest Colorado are not being informed better regarding our state and local politicians running for office? T...

Why I support Tim Walsworth for treasurer

I am writing in support of Tim Walsworth for county treasurer. I met Tim 14 years ago through his excellent work as CEO of United Way of Southwest Colorado. I have since gotten to know him p...

Time for gratitude, but keep drought guard up

Outwitting Mother Nature is virtually impossible in a year of severe drought in which she has given us just a few inches of snow and almost no rain, setting the perfect and predictable condi...
Directory Plus

Search Directory Plus

Find:
Where: