Representative Hurd – You must know, contrary to your self-congratulating column in The Durango Herald (Mar. 9), that your party’s actions are leading to fewer dollars in the pockets of…
With the council/manager form of government Durango has, it is the responsibility of the council to provide direction to the city manager who then directs the staff to carry out…
Join me in voting for Shirley Gonzales, who shines among this year’s crop of City Council candidates for three open seats. Ms. Gonzales, and her husband Kevin, have three kids…
At Durango Mesa Park Foundation, we understand that parks, trails, and open spaces are essential to Durango’s quality of life, economy, and outdoor culture. The extension of the dedicated sales…
We’re lucky to have Shirley Gonzales stepping up to guide Durango. She brings deep commitment and a wealth of experience from her eight years as city councilor in San Antonio,…
Colorado wildlife policy has become more controversial than ever, and we need a Parks and Wildlife Commission that is up to the task. For the sake of reducing the temperature,…
I visited Durango in 1977 and went into a bar on Main Street, a typical place with a pool table. After a while, dramatic organ music started playing and in…
As a veteran, the editorial cartoon showing the VA Hotline unmanned due to staffing cuts (Herald, Mar. 9) is shameful. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, posted on Feb. 13…
I wonder how many people, who voted for Donald Trump, are concerned to see him relinquish all our allies and friends to the advantage of Putin’s Russia. Among many, many…
Sunshine Week, which started Sunday, is an annual celebration of Americans’ right to know what government is doing. This year, there is far more to be concerned about than to…
After a few early misses and much constituent consternation about the accessibility of U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, the freshman congressman (R-Colo.) held his first Tele-Town Hall on Tuesday night without…
I am writing in support of Jessika Buell, candidate for reelection to Durango City Council. Jessika and I served together on city council between April 2021 and April 2023. She…
I have great respect for Charles Shaw and his contributions to making our community a better place, but I wanted to provide feedback on his opinion column, ‘Vote “against” 2A:…
As a former state representative and educator, and a fourth-generation Coloradan, I have seen the transformative impact open spaces and public lands have on our communities. The environment is part…
The undersigned former mayors of Durango support voting “for” Durango’s April 1 Ballot Issue 2A to reauthorize the 2005 half-cent sales tax. This is not a new tax; it will…
For over a century, the United States has been a global leader in scientific research, driving groundbreaking discoveries and technological advancements. Over the past 50 years, progress has accelerated, particularly…
The La Plata Electric Association cooperative started supplying power in 1940 and it served to turn on streetlights, improve agriculture and foster regional commerce. Electricity serves the same purposes today;…
Kip Koso is running for City Council! We are fortunate to have called Kip a friend for over 40 years, so we can tell you about his outstanding character and…
I am super impressed with the kind of person Shirley Gonzales is. She’s soft-spoken about her accomplishments, so it takes a conversation with her to learn about the amazing level…
In 2005, Durango residents voted for a ½ cent sales tax to fund parks, recreation, and open space. This money fueled community quality of life and safety improvements often taken…
President Donald Trump created the Department of Government Efficiency and appointed Elon Musk to lead it without the approval of Congress. How it is funded is not clear. Without approval…
Donald Trump really believes he’s a king but, in fact, he’s a weak bully with a fragile ego who demands retribution for any perceived slight. Regardless, the damage he has…
“We just dropped in to see what condition your cognition was in.” Early Kenny Rogers, paraphrased. Much has been said about the president’s rhetoric during the 2024 campaign – the…
I am writing as a 27-year resident of the city of Durango and 18-year member of the former Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Durango’s registered voters will soon receive a…
Over the past several years it seems that the City Council has become mired in disagreement over a number of issues, our unhoused neighbors in Durango being one of those…
Our Rep. Jeff Hurd, and his staff are actively avoiding voters in this district. That is probably because he is voting to increase tax breaks for the wealthiest, disregarding traditional…
Bret Stephens’ column (Herald, Feb. 22) correctly provided a brief history lesson explaining the rise of the Nazi party in Germany. The focus was the current movement in Germany and…
Three seats are being contested in Durango’s City Council’s April 1 municipal election, with five hopefuls. As they appear on the ballot, here are thumbnails: Shirley Gonzales purchased a bike…
Durango voters face an important decision: whether to support or oppose Ballot Issue 2A, which asks voters to extend the city’s half-cent sales tax. Despite strong support from Durango City…
We are fortunate to live in a community and region dedicated to fostering community and economic well-being, one that looks at problems holistically and develops solutions systematically. A few examples…
