To all last-minute voters, we all benefit from the services that our La Plata County departments provide. We all drive back and forth from work, go shopping or get to…
Rep. Hurd, you may have noticed that on Sat., Oct. 18 there were a large number of Americans marching to protest against the policies and practices of the current administration,…
I am a long time Durango resident with children of varying ages who have attended public, charter and private schools in Durango. Our local school board elections have once again…
Before 1910, anyone with minimal education could “practice medicine”; quackery was rampant. The American Medical Association addressed this situation in 1908, commissioning Abraham Flexner to evaluate the poor standard of…
Congratulations to the citizens of Frisco, Colorado, who came to the aid of a business owner being harassed by Trump’s ICE. That is what the real America is all about:…
I have seen a few letters from people complaining about all the e-bike riders on the Animas River Trail, and there certainly is a reason for the letters. There are…
The excuses about the recent vote to censure radical Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) are another glaring example of political misdirection. It was not a vote to take away anyone’s…
Durango-La Plata County Airport recently announced that daily parking rates will temporarily increase from $9 to $14 during the Thanksgiving holidays. We have received some negative feedback about this decision,…
We all need clean water, clean air and healthy environments to live and thrive. That’s why it’s just and right that our environmental rights are given the highest constitutional protection…
Only in America do parents have to send their children to school with the fear that they may not come home because of a shooting. As a mother to a…
I am curious as to why the DeNier building is not being used? What a perfect opportunity for transitioning inmates who desperately need support to get the help and tools…
Living near Vallecito, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly disaster can strike. Whether it’s the flooding we’ve just experienced or the growing threat of wildfires each summer. When emergencies happen, our…
The $12 million award to the girl who fell from a Crested Butte ski lift will likely cost every ski area in Colorado a million-plus dollars (Herald, Sept. 4). Perhaps…
During my time as a student at Fort Lewis College in the late ’70s, I came to cherish the beauty and spirit of Durango and its surrounding forests. It’s heartening…
As a long-term resident, retired bank CEO, former Transportation Commissioner and consistent cyclist, I have seen first hand the effects of our present funding situation for roads, bridges and culverts.…
As the Durango community continues to grow and thrive, one essential truth remains: Public safety must grow with it. At the heart of that safety is the Durango Fire Protection…
I am writing to urge our community to support Ballot Issue 1A, which is crucial for the health and well-being of seniors in La Plata County. When the Senior Center…
Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program is in danger of ending. Since 2023, the program has funded meals for all schoolkids in Colorado. On the ballot Nov. 4, Proposition…
Colorado’s TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) limits the annual percentage growth in government tax revenue by requiring voters to approve virtually all proposed tax increases. I believe this powerful right…
It is amazing that in this corner of Colorado, we have such a high performing public school system given the fact that this state has one of the lowest per…
I’m in full support of Leslie Orr’s take on the eyesore property along State Highway 140 in Hesperus (Herald, Oct. 12). I may be mistaken, but since Hesperus is unincorporated…
Healthy school meals including as much local food as possible is a dream close to my heart having worked with many great partners in Southwest Colorado and beyond over the…
I am writing in support of Ballot Issue 1A. Our county is facing a serious shortfall in revenues, and it’s time we take a responsible step forward to sustain the…
I attended the Durango School Board candidate forum with an open mind on Oct. 12 and it became clear that Erika Brown, Andrea Parmenter and Rick Petersen should all be…
Labor is a common challenge in Colorado agriculture. Businesses struggle to find qualified and trained employees. At the same time, young people who want to pursue a career in agriculture…
As the District Attorney for the 6th Judicial District, my job is to fight for a safe community every day. One of the harsh realities of my work is the…
Two initiatives are being proposed for a future Colorado state ballot. Initiative # 95 would require that Colorado law enforcement officials report to federal Homeland Security after charging a person…
