Opinion
U.S. chooses guns over children
Let’s face it . . . we live in a country that cares more about its guns than its children; where the right to life includes a fetus, but not…
Letters to the Editor
Opinion
Speculative gas, oil leasing dangerous
Last week, Durango’s second fire of 2022 exploded on Bureau of Land Management land frighteningly close to town. Another 700-acre fire is still burning on our public lands near Pagosa…
Opinion
Time now to become unaffiliated
The 3rd Congressional District needs to make a change this year. If you are drinking the Boebert Kool-Aid, you don’t need to read further. Most of you have read numerous…
Opinion
Dems, don’t vote in GOP primary
Some Democrats in the 3rd Congressional District have changed to unaffiliated as a method to vote against Lauren Boebert in the primary. I am a registered Democrat, I am absolutely…
Opinion
‘This country should be sad, ashamed’
Hypocrite Republicans who are anti-abortionist but support guns to mow down our children. This country should be overwhelmingly sad and equally ashamed. Barbara Morrison Durango
Opinion
‘Families deserve diversity in education’
Durango families deserve diversity in education. It has been clear for decades that not all children learn the same. Education, like many aspects of life, is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor.…
Opinion
Unaffiliated a declaration of independence
George Washington, in his farewell address at the end of his presidency said, “Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against…
Opinion
City should fix OK’d projects
I was disappointed to read in The Durango Herald (May 18) that the city will likely put several improvement and reconstruction projects on hold because of rising costs. I hope…
Opinion
Participate in 3rd District decision
The 3rd Congressional District is going to continue to be represented by a Republican. That is a reality and doesn’t have to be a problem for its constituents. If you…
Opinion
Flyers with guns in Herald
A day after another senseless shooting in our country, I opened my copy of The Durango Herald to find the Big R Stores flyer advertising shotguns that look like AR-15s.…
Opinion
Coram ‘a solid Republican’
At least Mr. Don Coram seems to understand the reason why God gave us one mouth and two ears. Even though I don’t agree with all his positions, he has…
Opinion
‘Asking for choice in schools’
Those organized to oppose Ascent Classical Academy have a lot of time on their hands. Probably due to the fact that the majority of these political activists don’t have children…
Opinion
Required vasectomy the solution
While we all consider the predictable negative consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade by our right-wing activist Supreme Court, and the intended, negative consequences that shall obviously follow, we humbly…
Opinion
Boebert does not mean ‘freedom’
Representative Lauren Boebert’s campaign has distributed large banners with her photo and the word “Freedom” in bold letters. Yet, I fail to see how Boebert or her conservative peers represent…
Opinion
Firefighter a hero to 5-year-old
Once again, heroic firefighters from around the United States descended on Durango to save our forests and our homes from the ravages of wildfire. On Tuesday, we had our 5-…
Opinion
‘How many more?’
In the song “Ohio,” David Crosby had the question right, “How many more?” Clint McKnight Durango
Opinion
Reflecting on vets who lost lives
Between bicycle events and barbecues, please take a few minutes this weekend to reflect on the many, many who have given their lives in this country’s wars to defend democracy.…
Opinion
Why not ban assault rifles?
I cannot understand why this country allows citizens to buy assault rifles. Is there a purpose for these guns other than killing a lot of people as quickly as possible?…
Opinion
Fixed downtowns lost charm
Let me offer similar scenarios to put some flesh on the arguments against fixing downtown Durango. While living in Westport, Connecticut, in the 1990s, our village with colonial roots was…
Opinion
Ascent means ‘more choice’
Hundreds of families are eagerly anticipating the fall 2023 opening of Ascent Classical Academy of Durango. I have met so many people through my work toward the opening of this…
Opinion
‘Do not change Main Avenue’
I moved to Aztec, New Mexico, a year ago and previously lived in Henderson, Nevada, for 30 years. Throughout those years, I spent a great deal of time visiting Durango…
Opinion
Coram ‘will improve our lives’
Remember the $1,400 stimulus payment we received as part of the American Rescue Plan? I was happy to get it. For many it meant the difference between paying rent during…
Opinion
Collective bargaining a choice
The Journal’s March 4 guest column, “Commissioners unite to oppose collective bargaining,” demonstrates the commissioners of Montezuma and La Plata counties haven’t really thought out the consequences of SB22-230. They…
Opinion
Ascent ‘providing an alternative’
Now is the time. Ascent Classical Academy supporters need to unite, write letters and show up to any public meetings that we can! Publicly funded, privately operated charter schools give…
Opinion
Downtown plan would cost millions
Do the citizens of Durango understand what is going to happen to their downtown? This year, the City Council and planning department hired a consulting firm to redesign Main Avenue.…
Opinion
U.S. democratic, not socialist
Please look up the definition of the word socialist, and thanks for your political opinions. By The Herald publishing your letter, it shows that democracy is alive and well in…
Opinion
‘Mansplain’ of abortion issue
Thank goodness we have Mike Sigman to mansplain the abortion issue to us! His previously stated “facts” and depth of knowledge about seditious conspiracy, voting audits, climate change and the…
Opinion
No need to fix downtown
When did downtown Durango become broken? Main Avenue and the historic district are a beautiful, authentic showcase for generations past and future. Does the city of Durango need to spend…
Opinion
Progress vs. success on climate
Thank you for publishing the poignant, practical article on May 8 with the headline “How climate scientists keep hope alive as damage worsens.” It was the perfect Mother’s Day gift.…
Opinion
Plant water-wise trees
Durango is an inviting town with lots to offer in terms of outdoor activities, a plethora of low paying and poor-training jobs, and environmental disasters that make most natives wish…