Thank you, President Trump. Your vision of an isolationist nation has come to fruition. That’s right – nobody anywhere in the world wants to visit America anymore. The only reason…
I read with interest the recent article on the Durango Mall revitalization proposal, anchored by Whole Foods (Herald, Dec. 10). This is a fantastic, forward-thinking project for a mostly vacant…
Rumors of potential property condemnations in Archuleta County raise a fundamental concern: Are these projects truly necessary to ensure affordable, reliable, local power, or is LPEA expanding into costly, unproven…
Never thought I’d say this, but I miss Republicans. Generally, I have disagreed with Republican platforms and beliefs, but we could disagree and have rational discussions: You think that minimum…
I am writing in response to Dennis Pierce’s letter to the editor, “A question about Herald border coverage,” (Herald, Dec. 12). During the Biden administration, most immigration activity was happening…
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Resource Center, we would like to respond to recent inquiries from The Durango Herald regarding the departures of valued staff…
Rep. Jeff Hurd is clearly a puppet of the Russian government as he follows the illegitimate president of this country, who is a puppet of Vladimir Putin. Our congressman had…
Thank you to the Herald for covering the proposed Durango Mall redevelopment, and to the Urban Renewal Authority board, city staff and engaged residents who are taking the time to…
I was surprised that, once more, there was nothing in the paper on Pearl Harbor Day about Pearl Harbor Day. I’d like you to write a staff editorial about how…
I have a plan. Under it, the current federal budget would remain in place until a new one is approved, preventing shutdowns outright. Two new committees would be created: Budget…
I have a 24-foot travel trailer that we use during the summer. Otherwise, it is in storage. It is fully registered, and I pay my taxes, some of which go…
Some people won’t have a Merry Christmas … They’ll be working extra shifts hoping to get ahead. Not buying gifts but paying their bills instead. Some people are kids wishing…
In a time when tensions run high, costs keep climbing and uncertainty has become routine, it’s easy for communities to feel fractured. Many of us are feeling the strain –…
I am sincerely miffed at the contradiction between Turning Point USA Chapter President Jonah Flynn’s desire to be known as humble, gentle and a gospel warrior and his own words…
Durango’s recent effort to enforce business licensing and sales-tax collection at small Christmas craft fairs is a mistake, both practically and culturally. These events are not commercial operations in any…
In the current oppressive political climate, we infrequently engage in constructive dialogue across bubbles, with people who disagree with us sharply. I had just such an experience last week in…
When President Trump labeled Somali immigrants “garbage,” he weaponized presidential power to diminish an entire community. As novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie warned in her TED Talk “The Danger of a…
Colorado faces a difficult choice: transition off fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy or continue to jeopardize our environment and health. But transition inevitably comes with economic and social…
In Joyce Vance’s new book, “Giving Up Is Unforgivable,” her information on Finland’s media literacy projects really reached out and grabbed my attention (see page 144 plus end notes). By…
I’m writing to urge the community to let the conversation begin around battery storage systems. Batteries are part of an all-of-the-above energy strategy that can enable energy autonomy, lower rates…
I have good news for John Rankin (Letters, Herald, Dec. 5), who is concerned that losing local delivery of the print edition of the Sunday Denver Post further estranges Durango…
As an LPEA member-owner, I’m concerned about the proposed Battery Energy Storage System project the co-op is pursuing. Before moving forward, members deserve considerably more transparency about the true cost,…
Searching through back issues of the Herald is not easy. I was looking for the paper’s coverage from 1/20/21 through 12/31/24 of what I consider the Biden/Harris open-borders policy, and…
“Despot; tyrant – person who holds absolute power, typically in a cruel or oppressive way.” (Wikipedia) This definition encapsulates Mr. Trump’s goals. To him, working for the “good of the…
As a Durango resident for 51 years – someone who has worked on or near Main Avenue for most of those 50 years and lived on East Third and East…
For three years, veterans buried at Bayfield Cemetery have not been honored during the holidays as they are in other local cemeteries. I have taken on the National Wreaths Across…
I am saddened, but not shocked. Year after year, day after day, it becomes harder and harder to have a special event or do business in the city of Durango.…
Warning, warning … to locals and visitors. We lived in Durango for 30-plus years. We always drove trucks and always parked downtown to enjoy shopping and food establishments. We are…
While 17 million Americans lose their health care because of Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and Republicans killing ACA tax credits, Trump and his family are getting filthy rich. Trump imposes…
The Durango City Council’s decision to approve large water and sewer rate hikes was based on a flawed premise, not true financial scarcity (Herald, Nov. 21). The evidence points to…
