Recent letters to the Herald express dismay over Fort Lewis College’s acceptance of a Turning Point USA chapter. Charlie Kirk was accused of promoting hate speech and intimidating those with…
Trump is a proven traitor and draft dodger who calls our military “suckers and losers.” Shouldn’t he face the same consequences as the six honorable military veterans in Congress when…
I am very disappointed that we will no longer receive a hard copy of the Sunday Denver Post. First, the daily was eliminated, and now the Sunday edition. There was…
A recent article (Herald, Nov. 23) contained a photo of law enforcement officers with Rich Guggenheim, a speaker at the Turning Point USA event. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth would…
My parents’ guidance: Never talk politics or religion. They must be shaking their heads. Of all the issues of concern with the Trump administration’s intentions and actions, there is none…
There are few places left in the Southwest where a river still runs free. The Gila River, winding through deep canyons, cottonwood forests and the heart of the first designated…
I am writing to say that on Wednesday night, Nov. 19, the city of Durango and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad knocked it out of the park with…
To the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District community members: As one of only three officials originally elected by you, I believe it is important to clearly explain my resignation,…
As we celebrated the harvest and community this Thanksgiving, I wanted to share an act of genuine kindness and generosity. Throughout the summer, while their fruit and vegetable stand was…
I am writing this letter to try to change the Durango Community Recreation Center’s diving board rules. It’s frustrating that every time I want to use the diving board, I…
Thanksgiving’s warm glow of time spent with family and friends is just now fading, and we have officially entered the holiday season – a time that can be joyful, reflective,…
Every time Durangoans drive, our movements are recorded by Durango’s 21 “Flock” cameras. Durango shares record access with 603 law enforcement agencies nationwide; 60 of these agencies have “287(g)” partnerships…
In an otherwise good article regarding ADUs in Durango (Herald, Nov. 23), I was misquoted regarding solar. I am 100% in favor of solar anywhere it’s feasible. Design considerations for…
During its Nov. 11 meeting, the Bayfield School Board voted to deny a proposed proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The proclamation, part of…
My wife is from England. She had many concerns about coming to the United States, including police officers shooting unarmed citizens and widespread racism. My response? Those concerns are real…
After some Durango residents harassed and hindered U.S. immigration agents, chained the gate of the facility and according to some witnesses physically provoked those ICE agents, the Durango City Council…
“Pit race against race, religion against religion, prejudice against prejudice. Divide and conquer! We must not let that happen here.” – Eleanor Roosevelt By now, everyone is aware of the…
On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump indicated he would release Jeffrey Epstein’s “client list,” a promise to pull back the curtain on what many Americans perceive to be a…
As we enter the season of giving, it’s worth remembering what makes Southwest Colorado such a special place. Our strength has always come from how we care for one another.…
On behalf of the Emergency Warming Center Council, I’d like to thank the Durango City Council, city manager, directors and volunteers for their clear and compassionate support of the Emergency…
During the season of gratitude, many of us reflect on what we’re thankful for and look for meaningful ways to give back. For the thousands of service members, veterans and…
On “The Ingram Angle,” this week, President Donald Trump insisted that America “doesn’t have” enough talent and must now rely on immigrants to meet the nation’s needs. I welcome this…
Attorney General Phil Weiser has proposed a narrowly drawn, emergency mid-decade redistricting for Colorado and recommends that it be put to voters in 2026 as a state constitutional amendment. This…
Editor’s note: The following letter was originally submitted to The New York Times in response to, “A Colorado Town Is Rocked by an ICE Arrest” (New York Times, Nov. 3)).…
Each year just before Thanksgiving, the president ceremoniously pardons a turkey, a lighthearted moment in his otherwise grueling schedule. The tradition is traced to Abraham Lincoln, who wrote a pardon…
