The Herald recently endorsed Phil Weiser’s opponent for attorney general, stating, “We disagree that the presidential administration should be the Colorado attorney general’s prime area of concern.” This is absolutely…
We have before us a landmark opportunity to protect our health and safety from the dangers of future fracking, which threatens the air we breathe, the water we drink, and…
Durango regularly is identified as a best small city, great outdoors city, good city for families and so on. Our location is one reason for this but equally important are…
Because my local TV stations are out of New Mexico (where, by the way, all I’m seeing is negative accusations/pointed fingers), I have to depend on info sent to me…
Vote to save Social Security. Vote to save Medicare. Vote to save protections for pre-existing conditions in our health insurance coverage. Yes, it’s really that simple. Vote. Dan Miller Mancos
As a kid I ate a lot of bologna, so I know it when I see it. The oil and gas industry says that Proposition 112’s 2,500-foot setbacks will put…
The city’s 2015 half-cent cent tax is for “recreational facilities, parks, trails, pedestrian and bicycle improvements … and the urban forest.” All multi-modal projects are funded by this tax, with…
I urge all voters to re-elect Allison Aichele as La Plata County treasurer. Allison deserves to keep the job to insure the continued effective operations of the treasurer’s office. She…
The “hand of god” con is one of the most dangerous situations our country faces. Does your religion compel you to build more cages for children and for families? Does…
Republicans controlling Congress have been instrumental in transitioning the world’s greatest democracy into a nation governed of, by and for the rich and privileged. They have done this bysteamrolling tax…
I will vote “yes” on Ballot Question 2A to increase a combination of city sales and property taxes and I hope you will consider joining me. If you had participated…
Voters have 13 statewide ballot issues to decide on in the Nov. 6 election. Did you know that the paragraph you see on the ballot is usually not the actual…
If I see one more ad from the oil and gas industry opposing Proposition 112, I think I’ll scream. How gullible do they think we are? Do they really have…
If there is anyone in this community who can say with a straight face that: Scott Tipton is not afraid of his constituents, evidence his total avoidance of town halls…
I encourage voters to join me in supporting Guinn Unger for the Colorado State Senate District 6. I like Unger’s sensible ideas on gun safety to prevent school children from…
As we Durangoans are immersed in the inevitable onslaught of campaign ads and polling calls in the final month of campaign season, we need to ensure the candidates for governor…
La Plata County has become quiet. The days of holding civil political conversations with your neighbors are long gone! Political theatrics have taken over social media, replacing business’ showing support…
I enjoyed reading the recent article in The Durango Herald by Frank Lockwood, executive director of the Durango Area Tourism Office, addressing the need to retain lodging taxes for tourism…
As a retired CPA, I understand the accounting challenges of the position of county treasurer. I have also experienced changes in software and the challenges of handling accounting work in…
Before approving any public school tax increase, the voters should demand that the following common sense reforms be implemented: 1. Prohibit paying anyone to perform union work. Public schools exist…
As a commercial property owner and Durango City taxpayer, I am happy to support Durango ballot issue 2A. Dedicated funds for street maintenance, police infrastructure, additional officers and code enforcement…
Like other extractive corporations, oil and gas companies spend enormous amounts trying to tilt an election their way if they see a threat to their profits. They have some favorite…
As treasurer of Archuleta County, I recently attended a division meeting of 30 treasurers. I mentioned that I had seen a campaign brochure of the La Plata County treasurer. In…
As a critical care physician, I am extremely proud to be part of the team of first responders in our area. When a person is injured or medically unstable, emergency…
Editor’s note: Our full endorsements are available online at www.durangoherald.com. Amendment A will prohibit slavery and indentured servitude in Colorado in all circumstances. This is long overdue. YES (9/30) Amendment…
In response to Robert Goodrich’s letter (“Please, let’s not vote Democratic, ever,” Oct. 1), let me say I used to be proud to consider myself an independent voter but I…
I wish to take this opportunity to encourage La Plata county citizens to get out and vote, and to vote for Charles Hamby for sheriff. I have been impressed with…
As a long time Coloradan, I am proud to report that Colorado’s economy is one of the best in the nation. And it’s not just our economic health that makes…
In governor’s race, we want a middle way. We also don’t want to be bought.
