I am writing as a father, law enforcement veteran and unaffiliated candidate for governor of Colorado. In towns across rural Colorado, schools aren’t just buildings they are the heart of…
This evening, stepping outside and smelling the crystal Durango air with its sweet scent of snow, I was so grateful to be living in this beautiful valley. But I was…
A recent article (Herald, Nov. 23) contained a photo of law enforcement officers with Rich Guggenheim, a speaker at the Turning Point USA event. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth would…
Recent letters to the Herald express dismay over Fort Lewis College’s acceptance of a Turning Point USA chapter. Charlie Kirk was accused of promoting hate speech and intimidating those with…
Trump is a proven traitor and draft dodger who calls our military “suckers and losers.” Shouldn’t he face the same consequences as the six honorable military veterans in Congress when…
I am very disappointed that we will no longer receive a hard copy of the Sunday Denver Post. First, the daily was eliminated, and now the Sunday edition. There was…
I am writing to say that on Wednesday night, Nov. 19, the city of Durango and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad knocked it out of the park with…
To the Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District community members: As one of only three officials originally elected by you, I believe it is important to clearly explain my resignation,…
As we celebrated the harvest and community this Thanksgiving, I wanted to share an act of genuine kindness and generosity. Throughout the summer, while their fruit and vegetable stand was…
I am writing this letter to try to change the Durango Community Recreation Center’s diving board rules. It’s frustrating that every time I want to use the diving board, I…
Every time Durangoans drive, our movements are recorded by Durango’s 21 “Flock” cameras. Durango shares record access with 603 law enforcement agencies nationwide; 60 of these agencies have “287(g)” partnerships…
In an otherwise good article regarding ADUs in Durango (Herald, Nov. 23), I was misquoted regarding solar. I am 100% in favor of solar anywhere it’s feasible. Design considerations for…
During its Nov. 11 meeting, the Bayfield School Board voted to deny a proposed proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The proclamation, part of…
My wife is from England. She had many concerns about coming to the United States, including police officers shooting unarmed citizens and widespread racism. My response? Those concerns are real…
After some Durango residents harassed and hindered U.S. immigration agents, chained the gate of the facility and according to some witnesses physically provoked those ICE agents, the Durango City Council…
On behalf of the Emergency Warming Center Council, I’d like to thank the Durango City Council, city manager, directors and volunteers for their clear and compassionate support of the Emergency…
During the season of gratitude, many of us reflect on what we’re thankful for and look for meaningful ways to give back. For the thousands of service members, veterans and…
On “The Ingram Angle,” this week, President Donald Trump insisted that America “doesn’t have” enough talent and must now rely on immigrants to meet the nation’s needs. I welcome this…
Attorney General Phil Weiser has proposed a narrowly drawn, emergency mid-decade redistricting for Colorado and recommends that it be put to voters in 2026 as a state constitutional amendment. This…
Editor’s note: The following letter was originally submitted to The New York Times in response to, “A Colorado Town Is Rocked by an ICE Arrest” (New York Times, Nov. 3)).…
I am a proud FLC alumna. I am forever grateful for the liberal arts education that enabled me to be open-minded and respectfully listen to opinions I vehemently disagree with.…
I would like the Herald to give us an update on what is happening with the 32nd Street/County Road 250 road replacement and the North College Drive/Florida Road road replacement.…
As I was placing the U.S. flag out to honor Veterans Day, my mind drifted back to what our government was like before President Trump and the MAGA movement. Before…
I’m not known for being subtle. Now is not the time to be subtle. I own my viral tirade. For the record, my profanity-laced tirade (Nazis, fascists) was aimed at…
As a resident of La Plata County, I’m frustrated by the lack of restrictions on short-term rentals in our community. The rise of platforms like Airbnb and VRBO has changed…
With all of the major division, separation and side-taking that is currently happening in our country, I would like to encourage each of us to please look for and search…
I am dismayed that we are seeing families without enough food to eat while also losing health care. I am disheartened that our veterans are losing food benefits and access…
Oh yes, you can, too, speak to what’s happening in the country, whether in pod-cast, prose, or in poetry. As for me, I’m old enough, you see, to remember when…
In an August article (Herald, Aug. 1), the reporter noted proposals for utility price increases and said, “An Engage Durango forum about the city’s stormwater management program and the proposed…
Fate is knocking at the door. Beethoven composed this motif with his Fifth Symphony. Both defeat and victory are there with fate. Beethoven represented his hearing loss with this classical…
