Editorials

Boebert ‘accomplished nothing’
Letters to the Editor

Boebert ‘accomplished nothing’

October 23, 2022

It’s fun to watch Lauren Boebert on social media “Owning the Libs.” Turns out, that’s all she has accomplished – angry entertainment. She’s so busy opposing everything, she has accomplished…

Turner will ‘roll up sleeves’
Opinion

Turner will ‘roll up sleeves’

October 23, 2022

Jack Turner has been studying the issues and listening to residents from every corner of La Plata County. There is heartache and frustration countywide on many levels, ranging from permitting…

Boebert ‘a true threat’
Letters to the Editor

Boebert ‘a true threat’

October 21, 2022

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is all about “freedom.” But what kind of “freedom” does she stand for? Obviously, it includes the right for anyone to obtain a firearm of any…

Anderson endorsement ‘mystifying’
Letters to the Editor

Anderson endorsement ‘mystifying’

October 21, 2022

It is gratifying that The Durango Herald endorsed our excellent state representative, Barbara McLachlan. This makes the endorsement of Pam Anderson over Jena Griswold all the more mystifying. How anyone…

Durango entrance needs welcoming art
Opinion

Durango entrance needs welcoming art

October 21, 2022

Cross Remember the “dinosaur” sculpture that graced the entrance to Durango at the junction of Highways 160 and 550, right by the Doubletree Hotel? Its true name was Arc of…

Fed ‘fueling the fire’
Opinion

Fed ‘fueling the fire’

October 19, 2022

The only thing the Federal Reserve can do to control inflation is to raise interest rates But this only reduces demand, which is not the problem we now have. Our…

Value democracy? Vote Frisch
Letters to the Editor

Value democracy? Vote Frisch

October 19, 2022

Democracy means freedom. The upcoming elections on Nov. 8 is a referendum for democracy. A democracy’s main characteristic is free elections. Despite 63 failed lawsuits, with the majority of the…

‘Community giveback’ with Aichele
Letters to the Editor

‘Community giveback’ with Aichele

October 19, 2022

One consideration missing in The Durango Herald not endorsing County Treasurer Allison Aichele is her community service. Our knowledge of this comes from working with Allison on the volunteer Durango…

‘Help Church continue fine work’
Letters to the Editor

‘Help Church continue fine work’

October 19, 2022

After 20 years of observing our neighbor and friend Clyde Church at work on a wide variety of projects, we support his re-election as District 1 county commissioner for a…

‘Vote no’ for Judge Woods
Letters to the Editor

‘Vote no’ for Judge Woods

October 19, 2022

La Plata County Court Judge Anne Woods’ retention in the 6th Judicial District is up for a vote. I strongly recommend that people read her judicial review and spend a…

‘Independents, look at facts’
Letters to the Editor

‘Independents, look at facts’

October 19, 2022

In Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, independent voters make up 43% of registered voters and hold the key to the election. Independents register that way for a reason – they make…

Police: ‘Full support for McLachlan’
Letters to the Editor

Police: ‘Full support for McLachlan’

October 19, 2022

On behalf of the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police, I want to share our full support for state Rep. Barbara McLachlan’s reelection. McLachlan has been a partner with law enforcement…

‘Coram should be censored’
Letters to the Editor

‘Coram should be censored’

October 19, 2022

Don Coram, our state senator in Senate District 6, should be censored for publically supporting Adam Frisch, the Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District. I was appalled when I…

Vets oppose Amendment F
Letters to the Editor

Vets oppose Amendment F

October 19, 2022

The Colorado Veterans of Foreign Wars opposes Amendment F on the November 2022 ballot. The amendment will grind down one of the larger revenue streams nonprofit organizations have for use…

‘Go back before Biden’
Letters to the Editor

‘Go back before Biden’

October 19, 2022

Will we have to worry about climate change after President Joe Biden’s Armageddon. When the Democrats defund the police, will they change their stand on gun control? When gas goes…

Our View: Stay the course with Polis
Opinion

Our View: Stay the course with Polis

October 15, 2022

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis and Republican challenger Heidi Ganahl seem to be living in two wildly different states. In Polis’ Colorado, the future is bright, steady. Keeping his promise, Polis…

‘Vote wisely, thoughtfully’
Letters to the Editor

‘Vote wisely, thoughtfully’

October 15, 2022

With the upcoming midterm election, I worry that voters fill out their ballots based on how a candidate looks or is advertised rather than on experience or policies. Please ask…

‘Tipped scale of absurdity’
Letters to the Editor

‘Tipped scale of absurdity’

October 15, 2022

When is enough, enough? The stature of our culturally diverse Western Slope region is being continually pummeled and diminished by the outrageous, divisive speech from the mouth of Lauren Boebert.…

Anderson endorsement wrong
Letters to the Editor

Anderson endorsement wrong

October 15, 2022

Well, it is now conclusive that The Durango Herald and The Journal editorial staff have lost their collective minds by endorsing Pamela Anderson over Jena Griswold for Colorado secretary of…

Look closer: ‘Primary donor’ Polis
Letters to the Editor

Look closer: ‘Primary donor’ Polis

October 15, 2022

Jared Polis is one of the “Gang of Four” – four wealthy Coloradans who make a concerted effort to support Democratic issues. The Gang of Four are Pat Stryker, Rutt…

‘Caught glimpse of future’
Letters to the Editor

‘Caught glimpse of future’

October 15, 2022

While attending a recent 4CORE EV Ride and Drive event in Cortez, I caught a glimpse of the future. A board member of Empire Electric drove up in his Kia…

Church ‘a sensible decision-maker’
Letters to the Editor

Church ‘a sensible decision-maker’

October 15, 2022

In the midst of an intensely divided and hysterical political environment, please consider Clyde Church when making your decision about the upcoming county commissioner election. I trust Clyde to make…

Stand up for 9-R: Vote Frisch
Letters to the Editor

Stand up for 9-R: Vote Frisch

October 15, 2022

As a parent of two young boys in Durango public schools, I worry about the overall state of public education in Durango and beyond. I worry about kids having to…

Purple Cliffs ‘a giant mess’
Letters to the Editor

Purple Cliffs ‘a giant mess’

October 15, 2022

With the closing of the homeless camp at Purple Cliffs, I decided to drive by on my way home the other day to see whether that section along the Animas…