Recent travels offered up insights into today’s TV and print media mudslinging: it all seems to be cut from the same playbook, no matter your location. How do we learn…
The comparison of Colorado’s Amendment 74 to Oregon’s Measure 37 is illegitimate due to extremely opposite conditions of each state’s land-use regulations and takings claim process prior to the change…
It used to shock me when I heard stats on how far Colorado lags behind in education funding. But, when I heard that our teachers earn 20 percent less than…
Whoever the SOB is that thought they were doing someone a favor by poisoning the prairie dogs in our pasture should have had some intelligence to realize that goats eat…
Proposition 112: what is it really? In reality, it is just another land-grab by environmentalists in their fanatical quest to drive all energy out of Colorado and especially from La…
I received my ballot today and after many years of waiting in long lines to vote, I so appreciate our “mail in” ballots. I am proud of Colorado’s commitment to…
The Durango Herald’s recent story “Phil Weiser would go after the maker of OxyContin, work to reform dark money” (Aug. 13) is ironic especially after reading other accounts of how…
Why so many personal attacks against Treasurer candidate Colton Black? Seems the most likely reason is to divert attention from Allison Aichele’s experience and job performance. As a 30-year veteran…
Our county faces significant financial challenges and will likely continue to do so. Brad Blake has the financial acumen and experience necessary to help the county through the inevitable tough…
As we enter the final week of this election season I feel sufficiently armed with the knowledge required to cast my votes responsibly. Having read about all the problems created…
I am encouraging all Durango citizens to Vote YES on 2A. We live and work in a wonderful city that has many amenities and services that contribute to an amazing…
On Amendment 74, Boulder resident Jasmin Cori is confused. The letter to the editor (“Amendment 74 unwanted, dangerous,” Oct. 23) spreads misinformation on Amendment 74 – out of Boulder! Amendment…
As a former director of finance/chief financial officer for a very well-run housing authority, I support Allison Aichele for county treasurer. I directed a $30 million budget encompassing 25 programs…
Folks, the time is up! We have to decide who will lead this state for the next four years. Jared Polis has declared his plans but has no plans for…
I’m not sure which Walker Stapleton the Herald editors spoke with, gaining their endorsement, but it surely wasn’t the guy nominated by right-wing firebrand Tom Tancredo and enthusiastically endorsed by…
Brad Blake is the most accessible person I know. In a ranching and agriculture community, office hours in Durango do not translate to accessibility to the people you represent. I…
I am incredibly saddened by the attacks on Allison Aichele, the La Plata County treasurer. I worked closely with Allison for her first three years as treasurer before I moved…
Although every election cycle claims to be the most important, this one will actually have an enormous impact on the future of Colorado. We are at a critical juncture for…
Our government is in trouble. We all see that, we all worry about it, yet until now, I have not seen a way out of this dilemma. The two-party system…
The Durango Herald owes a heartfelt apology to all of the newcomers who thought they were moving to a liberal town with a liberal newspaper. The endorsements for governor and…
Colorado’s got issues. And Rep. Scott Tipton disappoints on many. Coloradans want access to quality affordable care for all – including children, women and people in rural areas. We need…
I am writing in response to recent letters to the editor accusing Paul Jones (independent candidate for HD 59) of lying about taking Political Action Committee (PAC) money. I am…
A letter in the Oct. 27 Herald claims that most of attorney general candidate Phil Weiser’s campaign contributions come from out of state. The letter demands that he “come clean”…
Citizens are supposed to be protected from takings by the 5th and 14th amendments in our Constitution, but in Colorado the courts have allowed takings of more than 90 percent…
Thank you to the communities and organizations across Southwestern Colorado that have stood up to oppose Proposition 112, which would effectively ban natural gas and oil development in our state.…
Small, home-based businesses can greatly benefit from services available at Pine River Public Library. A local CPA asks for your YES vote so the Library can continue to provide study…
As an independently registered voter, I feel it is important to vote for the person rather than party when casting a ballot. This fall, I am voting to re-elect Brad…
All of the local Republican candidates are supported by the local crazy conservatives (Liberty Coalition) that spew lies and Trump’s inflammatory narrative. Vote for anyone who is not supported by…
The Herald said it: “Endorsements are the result of careful thought. That doesn’t make us right.” Unfortunately, several not-right endorsements were also short on careful thought. Claiming to look for…
