Earth’s greatest current threat is climate change. We are currently gripped by a pandemic threatening humanity, interrupting our lives and economy. Climate change is disrupting our lives also. We must…
Could it have anything to do with the Herald’s recent expansion into Northern New Mexico? I would think the people of New Mexico would be honored to be added to…
Mayor Melissa Youssef leaves office after managing unprecedented events
A recent article in the journal Nature argues that animal agriculture is a major driver of climate change, air and water pollution, depletion of soil and water resources, and destruction…
One of these, and it affects all of us, as well as our wildlife and wilderness, is the action of EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler with the blessing of the White…
We’re fortunate to have this election take place over mail, but the constraints of social distancing have made it as challenging as ever for the public to really hear from…
Your article about StoneAge sourcing N95 masks shows a picture of the CEO with another employee, seeming to totally disregard commonsense social distancing policies in the workplace (“StoneAge secures hard-to-get…
But not everyone can stay at home. The caregivers at San Juan Regional Medical Center are on the front lines of this fight. We are working around the clock to…
Rachel is soft-spoken and humble, so you may never know what a champion she is for every resident in our region. Consider some of her accomplishments – the full list,…
du1-i-syn Ginsberg had a unique and uniquely American voice; no other nation, being inevitably smaller, could have inspired or ultimately allowed his loving complaints, his wild swings – although it…
Please vote in the upcoming election for the LPEA board of directors for Doug Fults in District 2, Rachel Landis in District 3 and Guinn Unger in District 4. All…
She called the police, who said it was a civil matter, despite the governor’s order. She reached out to both Realtors and their boss; they could not help her. Finally,…
It is exciting to have two locals, Jack Turner and Charly Minkler, who are out there campaigning as independent candidates. They are canvassing the entire county, asking questions and listening…
Easy, simple, safe. After check-out, reload your items into the cart. One less touch may mean one less transmission, definitely one less plastic bag. Then walk your cart out to…
I am amused by letters accusing the Herald of being part of the “liberal media.” As the Herald’s special sections editor more than 10 years ago, I would also find…
Your paper made a promise to make all relevant information about the coronavirus in our community available free of charge at a time when so many of us are out…
I am writing to endorse Guinn Unger, Rachel Landis and Doug Fults for the LPEA board of directors. After the COVID-19 shutdown, we must all work to jump-start our local…
Even the most practiced user of firearms, or golf player, is very aware that such skills are perishable, extremely so. Once the trigger is pressed sufficiently to discharge the firearm,…
One of the baggers we noticed walking around wiping his nose with his hands and just carrying on. No gloves. When we asked the manager of the store why they…
I was glad to donate some PBJ and canned goods, but then thought of shampoo, soap, shaving cream and toiletries that are less essential than food but difficult to do…
In fact, they have kindly posted papers and warnings all around fields and tracks stating that they will contact law enforcement if anyone were to try and dare exercise on…
A Republican leader says: “But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate – we can not consecrate – we can not hallow – this ground. … The world will…
So I researched such a question on Google and, sure enough, full beards can be the forgotten source of hidden virus atomization. It turns out, the unseen mist of the…
Sue McWilliams’ letter (“It’s time to really grill La Plata Electric,” March 13) asserts the LPEA board is not transparent and neglects its fiduciary responsibility. If this were true, LPEA…
As of April 10, La Plata County and Archuleta County had performed less than 200 tests with a population of about 115,000 – at least, if The Durango Herald and…
Two other employees (no masks) stood chatting within two feet of each other for an extended period of time. The checkout guy (who was very nice) also did not have…
Roughly 30,000 restaurants have already closed for good across the country, with more than 110,000 expected to shutter in the next month, according to estimates by the National Restaurant Association.…
She compares farm co-ops to LPEA. Farm co-ops are venerable businesses but bear little resemblance to LPEA, which provides essential electric service 24/7 to 45,000 members and maintains a $300…
This pandemic could soon test the value of safety versus civil liberty
