The rush to renewable energy is raising utility bills across Colorado – and government subsidies are hiding the real cost. This transition is being driven by political mandates and taxpayer-funded…
I was disappointed that the column signed by KSUT representatives Tami Graham and Wade Griffith (Herald, Apr. 27) evaded the topic of NPR being leftist. Most people in the U.S.…
I would like to remind everyone that dirt roads are launching pads for tons of particles of dirt. When you choose a dirt road to drive on, billions of whatever…
Let’s hear it for President Donald Trump who agrees that Russia’s Putin should annex the slice of Ukraine where inhabitants are similar to Russians. I hope Trump is consistent in…
Lyle McKnight claims to be concerned with a “lack of transparency” at LPEA – it’s one of the main reasons he’s running for the board seat in District 4 as…
As a non-Native person, and at the risk of being labeled just another one of those annoying “woke” elitists, I applaud the decision of Fort Lewis College to postpone the…
What is the Trump administration a good example of? Or rather, what is the Trump administration doing that’s good? Can parents turn to their children and proudly say: “That is…
Rep. Hurd, I had the chance to meet you briefly during your visit to Durango last Wednesday and felt hopeful that you would stand up to Trump when called upon…
I attended the La Plata County Commissioners meeting with Rep. Jeff Hurd. I would like to thank Hurd for his willingness to show up and hear from the commissioners as…
Here’s the bottom line – LPEA is among the most responsive, innovative, proactive and effectively-run local energy coops in the country. To keep it that way, please vote for incumbents…
I went to the developer’s public meeting for the RV Camp proposed on County Road 252. My conclusions were this: The meeting organizers/facilitators were on the payroll of the developer.…
In LPEA District 4, vote for John Witchel. John is forward-looking, smart and an incumbent who has member values at heart. John likes working in renewable energy; he left once…
As longtime Durango residents and active community members, we’ve worked closely with John Witchel on a wide range of local initiatives. Based on years of firsthand experience, we can say…
In the face of chaos, turmoil and fear for the future, many of you ask – but what can I or one person do? I don’t have enough time in…
Canceling Jackson Clark II’s Life-long Learning lecture, “Saving Navajo Weaving,” scheduled for April 17 was an error of judgment on FLC’s part. For FLC to state that it “upholds the…
We live in a challenging time. Rising costs make Colorado more unaffordable for working families; climate change creates serious risks for our land, air and water; unnecessary red-tape blocks businesses…
Yet again, the United States is failing women. People giving birth in the U.S. are dying because of political opinions affecting medical care. Multiple cases have been reported of women…
Editor’s note: The Herald’s editorial board requested an update to “A scientific dark age threatens to undo decades of progress and innovation,” (Herald, Mar. 16) by Black and DiRusso believing…
You may have heard a lot lately about the Rule of Law. You may wonder about its effect on your own lives or why you should even care. Frankly, the…
Advocates on the courthouse lawn Durango held its first ever public rally in support of National Law Day yesterday on the lawn of the La Plata County Courthouse. Organized by…
La Plata Electric Association has proven itself to be a pillar of stability, reliability and foresight; a stability I want to ensure continues. I support voting for incumbents in 2025.…
As a born and raised Durango resident now back in retirement, I’ve long admired Jackson Clark’s dedication to preserving Indigenous arts through the Toh-Atin Gallery. His work honors the legacy…
Vietnam still lingers At the end of World War II, the fear was that Communism was becoming a worldwide threat shaped and mostly controlled by the Soviet Union, and to…
Allen Best’s columns are, in my opinion, a rich and trustworthy source of information. I appreciate his work, though I disagree with the framing of his latest piece (Herald, April…
Although we’re enduring a Musk and Trump life, The Grimms have given us, “The Fisherman’s Wife.” Having gained a favor from a magical fish, A cruel, greedy person demanded a…
I have been closely watching the Trump administration’s newfound interest in fighting antisemitism. Its version apparently consists of cracking down on Ivy League universities like Columbia and Harvard – pulling…
Trump and Hurd want to make America a third-world economy. Trump and Hurd are severing long time, mutually beneficial economic and security ties with Europe and Canada to suck up…
We are leaders of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango’s ‘Preserve Democracy’ team. We have 30+ members, all deeply disturbed about the destructive actions of the current Republican administration. Unitarian…
Recent commentary, including a column (Herald, Apr. 16) from the executive director of the San Juan Citizens Alliance, misrepresents Tri-State. As Tri-State’s Chief Executive Officer, I’d like to set the…
