Dear Giving Friends, aka “Angels of Our Better Nature,” Did you know when we click “Like” supporting a cause, or to share an outrage with an injustice, we are actually…
Last week when traveling to Durango, I noticed a simple mistake by someone that just didn’t make sense. South of the Farmington Hill on Highway 550, the deer fence has…
Community leaders are the backbone of Durango. They deserve heartfelt appreciation for their unwavering commitment to making our community a better place. Stepping up to lead can mean facing public…
I grew up in Dallas. When I was 5 and 6 years old, I would have four to five cavities in my teeth whenever my mother took me to the…
We should be concerned with LPEA’s decision concerning renewable energy that will affect the rates charged in the future. I wrote an opinion published on Dec. 8 advocating to stay…
I am writing to address an important issue regarding community engagement concerning land-use codes in La Plata County. Recently, the county concluded interviews for positions on boards and commissions that…
President Joe Biden recently commuted the death sentences of 37 murderers, including killers of police and military officers. (“Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row…
So here we are, near the end of 2024 — in “the holidays.” So will you be celebrating the Dec. 25 Christian birth of Jesus? Or will you be commemorating…
My wife and I have gone downtown most weekends for over 32 years. We regularly enjoy the downtown bars and restaurants, and in our small way have contributed to their…
There’s a new bill advancing to the Senate that poses a grave threat to our free speech and the important work of nonprofits around the country – including in our…
The Herald recently published a complimentary editorial (Herald, Dec. 20) on the passing of Good Samaritan legislation to limit liability to volunteers cleaning up historic mine sites. This legislation should…
Mr. Hansen, you come to this position with a good reputation for intelligence, hard work and, more importantly, integrity. In my experience, organizations reflect from the top down and the…
The Durango Herald sure seems proud of themselves for their groundbreaking exposé about some city officials having parking passes for work-related business as one of their employee perks. Employers in…
Let’s run down how President-elect Donald Trump fares with the Ten Commandments: No. 2: Thou cannot be an idol. Trump has spent his entire life making himself an idol.No. 4:…
Is the Durango post office the worst post office in the country or a close runner-up? I went in person to change our address the last week in September and…
Much panic has arisen about mysterious drones appearing over many states recently. However, intuition reveals what really is going on with them. There are few days available this year to…
In our housing addition, we haven’t received any mail in our mailbox bank for days. Packages from USPS are left at an unsecured central location instead of being porch delivered.…
Colorado currently ranks 12th in the nation for total installed solar capacity and seventh for solar jobs. The value of our statewide solar market is $8.1 billion. The state has…
I feel that it is necessary that I share my feelings about the controversy surrounding flags and politics in the classrooms. The only flags that should be in our schools…
To the people of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, I was deeply saddened to have listened to your announcement about the shooting of your young tribal member child. I am…
I was pleased to see The Durango Herald address Chris Wright’s appointment as the new head of the U.S. Department of Energy (“Wait and see on Trump’s DOE pick,” Dec.…
It is exceedingly clear there is a crisis of leadership affecting the Town Board here in Bayfield. That a large number of the community came together and signed a letter…
I think it’s very important that natural food stores post signs advising that unpasteurized milk and milk products are very hazardous to pregnant women. Listeria is a potentially life threatening…
After Jan. 20, abrupt changes are likely to Social Security payments, Medicare and Medicaid protections, and personal freedoms and rights. Financial hardship will follow any proposed tariff, causing food scarcity…
In this newspaper on Sunday (Herald, Dec. 8), an article discussed stormwater infrastructure. Our Director of Public Works Bob Lowry stated over the last 10 years, a total of $2.8…
Responding to Jim Sims (Herald, Dec. 3): Jim, thank you for your thoughtful observations about my recent letters. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify my commitment to fostering constructive dialogue…
Our system of government is nearing its 250th anniversary. Some people take it for granted, but now would be a good time to remember a forgotten part: the Preamble to…
Hope Scheppleman’s recent call for “civility and constructive dialogue” is a stark contradiction to her own divisive actions. During my 2023 City Council campaign, I organized “Drag You to the…
Television commercials and other media are already directly or tacitly promoting the gift of pets for Christmas. But while that gesture may bring squeals of delight and smiles on Christmas…
All Chapman Hill needs now is a little snow for us to try out the new lifts. Congratulations go out to: Matt Nimitz and Tim Kuss and all the Chapman…
