Ad
Opinion

Magical thinking about our gun woes

Thoughts and prayers and unicorn wings Are just a few of the magical things That Tipton, Gardner and Republican “kings” Think will bring an end to mass sh...

Elected officials have failed to protect us

Through tortured tears, the father of a murdered child in Parkland, Fla., rages, “My job is to keep my daughter safe ... and she took a bullet!” My mind roars, “It’s not just you...

Why are Gardner and Tipton not outraged?

Senator Gardner and Congressman Tipton, where is your outrage and your commitment to our children and their families? Another brutal killing of students and faculty, and yet you ...

Time to vote Cory and Scott out of office

To date the National Rifle Association has contributed nearly $4 million to Sen. Cory Gardner in his last elections. Rep. Scott Tipton received $3,500 in the 2016 election. Both ...

Sen. Cory Gardner is owned by the NRA

Today we have another verbal throw-up of nonsense from Senator Cory Gardner: “I am heartbroken for the students & family of those involved in this horrible tragedy & I’m praying ...

Gardner’s snit is now hurting Republicans

Senator Cory Gardner is blocking Trump’s nominees for the Department of Justice, allowing Obama appointees to stay in place, simply to show his displeasure about Attorney General Jeff Sessio...

Reject the recall petition, on principle

Vote no on the upcoming recall – on principle. In a democracy, we hold elections to select our representatives. In the absence of an egregious violation of the law or ethical codes, or the i...

Recall proponents not based in reality

I was and still am against the new county land-use code as originally presented. I spent some time on the La Plata Liberty Coalition page as a result. At this point it seems that the code is...

In tribute to Durango’s forgiving citizens

I’ve never written a letter to the editor before, but I am moved to do so after reading the article in the Herald (Feb. 14) regarding Christopher and Phoebe Balchunas. I am both...

Let Trump pay for parade if he wants one

If President Trump wants a parade, let Trump personally pay for the parade, including all the planning and execution. He can pay for it with the big tax cut he gave himself. Sand...

No more ‘license light’ traffic stops

I was pulled over a few times last fall by Durango Police. Their reasoning was, “you have a license-plate light out.” I have spoken with other members of our lovely community who ...

Check the facts before signing petition

I’m writing in support of Gwen Lachelt and in opposition to the recall effort, which may be funded by an outside agency attempting to influence local politics. It has been deep...
Directory Plus

Search Directory Plus

Find:
Where: