It pains me to say it, but I’ve begun to grow desensitized to it – the thoughts of “How could this happen?,” have now given way to thoughts of, “Here…
Allison is telling voters of her relevant working experience with Fortune 500 companies, such as Microsoft (project manager) and Pacific Gas and Electric. She was directly responsible for creating a…
Red Flag legislation should have passed, and if there can’t be common sense to ban bomb-making sites, something is truly wrong in our world. Does a high-level political figure need…
When will we commit to protect our children by becoming gun-safety voters and voting those who are beholden to the gun lobby out of office? As we mourn the victims…
Their proposed solution is to deny people food stamps if they have missed one month of work. What these Republicans don’t seem to understand is that cutting SNAP will have…
I have learned that most Coloradans also value and protect these things. However, I am alarmed at the voting record of Rep. Scott Tipton on all environmental issues. How can…
Our national parks, “America’s best idea,” as Teddy Roosevelt once called them, are crumbling; we haven’t had money to invest in them for decades. Our Congressman, Representative Scott Tipton, and…
Remember, those people don’t believe in science, just God. No doubt many will be offended by this person’s utter ignorance of their fellow human being and by the Herald publishing…
In 2007, City Council abandoned all planning and grant-writing for construction of the Durango Community Park, as the “area has few Durango residents.” Now, the Three Springs developer is poised…
Well, it’s been eight long years since 2010, so let’s examine his record. He took 56 futile votes to repeal the ACA, which would have ended protections for folks with…
They’ll still be there when you get back. Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action, or political…
During the committee hearing the members asked only one question twice. The chairman acknowledged peoples’ passion. Then each member voted yes or no. Killed! Period! Colorado voters witnessed a spineless…
The result? A 40 percent reduction in gun violence by 2016, the lowest homicide rate in the state’s history, and one of the lowest homicide rates in our country. Let’s…
Hate crimes against LGBT people are up! The civil discourse in our country is extreme and tribal currently. You have a responsibility to not normalize hateful speech by publishing it.…
Perhaps some degree of education would help. It is inconceivable to me that this inchoate hatred is published. Davitt M. Armstrong Durango
No new notices will be sent out by planning about the continuance. The commission will hear public comments on whether parcels totaling 15.546 acres of land on County Road 203…
Doug wants to fix our failing infrastructure. We have all driven the roads of Colorado and been to cities around the state. We have all seen the buildings falling apart,…
In response to the unsavory reporting on President Donald Trump’s, eh, love life shall we say, she says that John F. Kennedy fooled around without it being reported. Well, not…
May God drain the LGBT cesspool. Michael W. Jarvis Salt Lake City, Utah
We decided to open a service center to be more transparent with our donors on how we use their gifts and to better understand the needs of Durango residents by…
If you are a registered Independent/unaffiliated voter, you will receive both ballots in the mail, or you don’t have to vote for a Democrat or Republican candidate. It’s your choice.…
I have recently found myself in a handicapped situation, trying to live on disability, and I think the tiny home community is a really great idea (Herald, May 11). Please…
This morning, garbage was strewn along C.R. 203 before the mobile home park. Thanks to all of you for being good neighbors. Sherri Libby Durango
Public space means you have a right to exist there regardless of the money in your pocket. Durango ranks as one of the wealthiest cities of its size in the…
Unless all crime is reported, any database will lack validity and fail to provide the community and police department with an important tool to ensure our community safety. We are…
Three Democratic candidates will be on the June primary ballot vying to be the Democratic nominee. For the first time, both Democratic and unaffiliated voters will be voting in this…
There seems to be some reluctance on the part of those in charge of planning to recognize that perhaps 95 percent (or more) of those who come to Durango and/or…
Many feel that they don’t want more government involvement in health care, and that less regulation will lead to more private competition and lower premium costs. That won’t happen as…
