Can we now accept the fact that our populace has elected pure, unmitigated evil? Not conservative, not pro-American, not spiritual, not religious, not Christian, not kind, caring or nice. There…
when I knew you it was as a warrior as a psychonaut as a bodhisattva and not as one who’d quail before a little cancer Joe Knight Durango
Take a breath, Coloradans – this isn’t our circus. In California, the field for governor just opened up after Rep. Eric Swalwell stepped aside following allegations of sexual assault, rape…
Federal actions are weakening protections, expertise and public input
When I heard LPEA was transitioning from reliance on outdated coal energy to local distributed and renewable sources, I was proud of my community and excited about the future Durango…
“The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways.” – John F. Kennedy One of…
The La Plata County Commissioners are using this space to issue an urgent call to action to every resident and business in the county. We face one of the most…
Why wasn’t there a sidebar on the No Kings rally article (Herald, March 29) explaining who paid for the signs carried in Durango, Los Angeles, Boise and other participating cities?…
Last November, I wrote in a column, “A fair and accessible grant system means stronger nonprofits and communities,” (Herald, Nov. 12, 2025) about how a more accessible grant system can…
Twenty years ago, I had the privilege of first crossing paths with Durango resident David “Elkheart” Petersen at a public meeting of the Colorado Roadless Areas Review Task Force in…
On behalf of the family of Michael Goldman, I wish to thank all of the folks who have been so supportive during this very difficult time. I have always known…
Dear Durango neighbors, Durango High School recently cracked down on parking. Dozens of cars were booted and ticketed for parking without passes or with fake passes. DHS parking passes are…
Having read the recent comments and Richard Ballantine’s thoughtful response (Herald, March 29) about the new delivery system of our beloved Durango Herald, we would like to remind readers of…
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters hasn’t been exonerated. Colorado’s most infamous election denier is still guilty of a litany of crimes related to tampering with Mesa County voting equipment.…
Today, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Claimed seventeen thousand drivers had failed his English test and either lost or not been able to obtain their licenses, which to me sounds a…
Due to a vision impairment, I have been listening to the online version for several years. I can access it from my PC or online. Each article is available to…
I am certainly pleased that LPEA is no longer a member of Tri-State. This was something I worked on when I was on the LPEA board between 2017 and 2020.…
I’m proud to support James Lane for the LPEA board representing Archuleta District 1. I’ve known James and his family for decades. The Lane family has deep roots in Southwest…
Some of Durango Police Department Chief Current’s remarks in the article (Herald, April 6) about the DeFlock Durango proposed ordinance are disingenuous at best. There was plenty of video evidence…
On March 28, hundreds of Colorado Democrats made the trek to Pueblo to do their civic duty and attend the Democratic State Assembly. They had been chosen by their counties…
While recently reading Robert Mueller’s obituary, I was reminded of his tenure as special prosecutor investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. He issued a report detailing the coordinated…
I drive a lot for work around Montezuma and La Plata counties, and lately I can’t help but notice how trashed our highways are getting – as in literal trash…
As many of you are aware, our electric co-op recently broke up with Tri-State Power. Even including the cost of separation (Contract Termination Payment, or CTP) and the additional transmission…
I read in the Durango Telegraph that the back of the U.S. dime has been redesigned to remove the olive branch (the peace symbol) from the clutches of the flying…
