So, I’ve heard rumblings about relocating the downtown fire station to the old 9-R building. If the old fire station property does become vacant, I would hope our city planners…
Mildred White (Aug. 3, “Boebert, unqualified, should resign office”) of Durango judged Rep. Lauren Boebert as being “ignorant and immature,” also “undeniably stupid and extremely gullible.” I’m wondering if White…
A recent editorial (July 31, “New Guardians”) stated “Closer to home, the Colorado Legislature this year passed legislation that will for the most part outlaw the use of Native American…
The time has come to speak truth to power. Our elected and unelected officials are wasting our money. We, the residents of La Plata County, own that building known as…
Ever since hearing of the shocking death of Speedway clerk Jadah Wilmett, who was stabbed to death at her job early Monday, I’ve felt great empathy with the parents and…
Well, here we are on the bell lap of the summer tourist season. I hope it has been a profitable summer for our local businesses. Kudos to all who pulled…
I was shocked to read that a medical professional, a doctor, argued against our children wearing masks at school this fall. The overwhelming majority of health care professionals recommend children…
This morning, Cory with Basin Towing & Repair towed our Ford Expedition to the dealer for repair. Our driveway is challenging, but he navigated it cleanly, with just inches to…
Why does the fire district’s new concrete campus belong right in the center of historic downtown Durango? Are we trying to destroy our own historic roots? Why do some fear…
I would like to thank the Rainmaker for being so generous with my request for monsoon rains. Maybe it could be put on the calendar as a regular event? I…
Think about all of the U.S. government sponsored COVID-19 injectables that have a short shelf life once out of refrigeration and are thrown away because millions turn their nose up…
We have been told that Durango schools won’t be normal unless 70% of the eligible population in our county have been fully vaccinated. We are currently at 65% and that…
The colorful images documenting “Taggers Hit Prominent Places” on the front page of the July 30 Durango Herald feature a Star of David as well as several Hebrew letters spelling…
It is amazing and unfortunate that Rep. Lauren Boebert continues to reveal her immaturity and ignorance regarding the position of a United States representative, in which she serves, in addition…
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s (R-District 3) voting record is confounding and Colorado voters are losing patience with someone seen as more focused on her own celebrity than her constituents. To say…
I consider support of public schools to be a community and personal responsibility. Consequently, as a community member, I was very disappointed to learn that at a single school board…
First, why does the Herald have “The Tourism Effect“ column? It is a mouthpiece for Visit Durango to blab on about what a great job they do and how we…
Our local river trail should be a place all feel safe to enjoy. Wednesday morning, as I was jogging on the trail near the Skate Park, a man verbally assaulted…
Thank you for the Southwest Life section of July 24-25. It was full of good articles, especially the one on the wolves. Marianne Pearlman Durango
Why this rabid ultimatum to vaccinate America? One shot followed by another shot. Now we’re warned there must be a third follow up shot. KRQE CBS Albuquerque, about a week…
I completely agree with Mr. Corbeil (July 28, “Is Rachel Brown right for Durango?”) Rachel Brown is not a good fit for Durango. I have questioned her motives ever since…
I was surprised by the lack of public participation involved in the potential sale of the historic Durango School District 9-R Administration Building (originally the high school) and Big Picture…
Saturday’s “Tourism Effect” column (July 24, “Myth-busting Durango’s tourism industry“) is not a good look for Visit Durango. In it, Rachel Brown – executive director of the organization – mounts…
Free speech is the backbone of democracy, but when Trump bleats his lies, he is harming this nation for his own gain. His loyal sheep will repeat these lies to…
After reading the two recent articles concerning bail for Cordell Schneider and Jonah Barrett-Lesko, I have decided that our jail should be used to house the homeless. In Schneider’s case,…
I just read Rachel Brown’s July 24 column, “Myth-busting Durango’s tourism industry.” Many of you already know that she vigorously lobbied for the recent lodgers tax increase that would pump…
Congratulations to Durango School District 9-R on passing the very large bond to help redevelop Miller Middle School on its existing site. It is amazing how well the community jumped…
There is one thing that the City Council could do today to make living in Durango more affordable: Lower our water rates. Since 2017, the city’s water fund has grown…
On July 15, families across the country started getting up to $300 per child in monthly payments thanks to the newly expanded Child Tax Credit. This is a really big…
I urge the Durango Fire District and Durango School District 9-R board to stop further action toward the sale of the iconic 9-R Administration building until more citizens and taxpayers,…
