Letters to the Editor https://www.durangoherald.com/feeds/letters-to-the-editor/ 2026-05-20 04:28:39 -0700 en-us https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/weiser-for-governor-bennet-for-senate/ Michael Bennet states that he can handle Colorado’s budgeting process because he did budgets while serving as superintendent of Denver Public Schools. He did, but Denver ended up in a deep financial h... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 1a9eb082-0103-4ab1-9656-cda85c723214 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/competence-matters-vote-luschen-and-jenkins/ Competence matters. That seems like an obvious statement, but when you are talking about energy, it could not be truer. Competence is what is needed going forward so LPEA makes thoughtful energy procu... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 27d1437b-2987-4647-86a0-337c038cb30e https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/attorney-general-phil-weiser-for-governor/ The midterm primary is June 30, when U.S. Sen. Bennet and current eight-year Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser are on the Democratic ballot for governor of Colorado. I hope you will join me in vot... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 3cfeb0fe-2d86-42fc-b99b-461598d21163 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/lot-f-should-benefit-the-broader-community/ As the new Head Start nears completion, the question is how Lot F, the site of the old Head Start, will be used. This is a city-owned lot, and there is a proposal for 22 housing units, with only four ... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 4e8142db-feae-44cb-9460-6a93da10b741 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/durango-must-take-water-conservation-seriously/ It’s encouraging that Durango is finally addressing water usage. I frequently eat out and socialize at local businesses, and it’s frustrating to see large glasses of water and pitchers of water served... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 d621f2c3-bccc-4299-88f2-7820de233079 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/colorado-voters-should-participate-in-june-primary/ Did you know that there will be a primary in June for us in Colorado? The primary ballot, mailed June 8, will select the final candidates to represent either the Democratic or Republican Party in the ... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 81e3db8a-01c0-4244-9e34-c34b24e85d0b https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/jodi-zuber-brings-trusted-leadership-experience/ Jodi Zuber cares deeply about our community, and that is one of the many reasons I am proud to support her for the LPEA Board of Directors. I have known Jodi for nearly 50 years, dating back to her ch... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 db9237fd-3f66-4f6e-a60b-c29c5568a9e8 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/cpws-role-under-sb25-003-raises-concerns/ Colorado’s new firearm law, SB25-003, takes effect Aug. 1 and places Colorado Parks and Wildlife in charge of developing and approving firearm safety courses that will be required to purchase certain ... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 0cd69d72-815b-4996-8f8d-159a76f88735 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/phil-weiser-for-governor/ Sen. Bennet is running in the Democratic primary for governor of Colorado against Attorney General Phil Weiser. Sen. Bennet questions Weiser’s ability to fight Trump, saying, “I understand that Phil i... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 b8dd7690-9e9b-4326-b274-f0157b34ac06 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/trump-should-undergo-cognitive-evaluation/ A respected psychiatrist recently educated me about a neurological condition known as “sundowning syndrome” in aging people. This mental weakness may indicate oncoming, or existing, dementia. It is a ... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 d666977a-b5f8-40dd-824b-e0cb751dd828 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/jenn-jenkins-puts-community-first/ As an educator, I believe in leading by example. Connection and kindness matter. We are fortunate to live in a small town where we see people we know at the grocery store, friends at the park or previ... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 f0234439-c62b-4e9e-9dfc-ee9091d6627b https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/lpea-needs-practical-dependable-community-leadership/ As a lifelong resident of La Plata County and someone who has spent years working community events around Ignacio and Durango, I want to support Jodi Zuber for the LPEA Board, District 3. I have known... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 dc79d6ff-ec4d-441d-b854-fefe8d85f72d https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/lpea-needs-practical-energy-leadership/ We need to elect new La Plata Electric Association board members, ones who will seriously consider the impact rising electric costs are having on families, seniors and businesses in our communities. L... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 cb3fdef3-da43-4633-8b06-1593520ca5b9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/voting-alone-will-not-stop-fascism/ The third No Kings protest in March was, from the perspective of its organizers, a huge success. Said to be, once again, among the largest protests in U.S. history, it demonstrated that many Americans... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 bf8892a3-4ef3-4119-aa76-70c23384299f https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/public-education-deserves-colorado-first-leadership/ As a lifelong educator and former state representative deeply invested in promoting public education, I am saddened to learn that Sen. Michael Bennet’s super PAC has accepted millions of dollars from ... 2026-05-18 05:00:00 -0700 d65f069f-bb4c-433c-8a1b-b79cdc905584 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/reelect-luschen-for-lpea-district-4/ In deciding who you will choose to elect for LPEA District 4 this month, please ask yourself: Will you vote to re-elect David Luschen, or elect John Purser for the first time after his three previous ... 2026-05-15 05:00:00 -0700 18555c1b-42d2-4d52-b765-99eff2237568 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/a-vote-of-confidence-for-lpea/ Paying a utility bill to a monopoly provider can be frustrating, especially as the cost of living rises. That frustration might tempt you toward “change for change’s sake.” But as a member-owner of La... 2026-05-15 05:00:00 -0700 64725d63-00c2-441c-b7cd-22b3ebfbaa27 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/historical-comparison-goes-too-far/ The letter, “Remember the victims of 1776,” (Herald, April 22) certainly is not aging well. It identified British atrocities during the American Revolution, then appeared to indirectly smear alleged m... 2026-05-15 05:00:00 -0700 6ddb6a72-fd33-4b83-ba3e-2f92dca1aa7c https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/council-should-reconsider-mayor-pro-tem-decision/ Over the past year, I have met one-on-one with all of our City Council members while advocating for better bike and pedestrian infrastructure. While I am not privy to internal council conversations, C... 2026-05-15 05:00:00 -0700 07485101-b865-4431-9171-d5a210c91edd https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/animas-river-trail-should-be-the-priority/ Although I agree the mall would be a great venue for indoor pickleball courts, I question the idea of the city footing the bill for such an endeavor. After all, how many people in the community would ... 2026-05-15 05:00:00 -0700 d059ce7b-2310-460b-9d06-6da6609a151f https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/respecting-different-choices-during-state-testing/ In response to the letter, “Opt-out students deserve better treatment,” (H erald, April 27), regarding the treatment of students who opted out of state testing, I would like to provide additional c... 2026-05-15 05:00:00 -0700 a5f6935b-9824-42e3-a9b5-74690e17b466 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/southwest-colorado-needs-riess-at-the-capitol-2/ I am proud to endorse Naomi Riess for Colorado House District 59. I have known Naomi for more than a decade, both as a client and as collaborator on planning projects, and I can say without hesitation... 2026-05-15 05:00:00 -0700 01af4e99-debf-4717-97f1-3eccddcd5e7c https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/why-leaving-tri-state-made-sense/ I am writing in response to John Purser’s letter (Herald, April 27) questioning whether LPEA’s departure from Tri-State will deliver the reliable, affordable power members were promised after Craig St... 2026-05-13 05:00:00 -0700 4150df08-e65b-47c8-acbd-898de7a3db7c https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/how-does-anyone-support-jailing-a-child/ Under President Obama, annual deportations peaked around 400,000, without today’s expanded detention cruelty. Under Trump, deportations averaged 250,000, yet detention expanded, adding costly payments... 2026-05-13 05:00:00 -0700 d7a98acc-9d8a-4d9e-a782-bb15aa234251 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/jenn-jenkins-for-lpea-district-3/ I have lived in Durango since 2006. During that time, I have worked with rural electric cooperatives across the country researching and sharing information about rural energy innovations. I met Jenn J... 2026-05-11 05:00:00 -0700 7ba47e90-fcce-4547-a8f5-271fa080d220 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/zuber-brings-practical-experience/ We are proud to support our daughter, Jodi Zuber, for a position on the LPEA board of directors. Jodi brings something that truly matters right now: real-world experience managing budgets, operations ... 2026-05-11 05:00:00 -0700 a769e97d-ef38-4487-be33-2fd0b1da2be9 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/leadership-process-and-public-trust/ I read the recent coverage of the Durango City Council’s selection of mayor and mayor pro tem with interest (Herald, April 24) and would like to offer a perspective based on firsthand experience. I ha... 2026-05-08 08:00:00 -0700 1a4c1012-d272-45b3-9a72-ede352b40cc1 https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/purser-will-bring-lpea-transparency-accountability/ LPEA members deserve transparency, accountability and a voice in major decisions. That is why I support John Purser for the District 4 board seat. Over the past several years, LPEA has made some of th... 2026-05-08 05:00:00 -0700 41ba4d79-911c-4dbe-b464-cfd31011965d https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/focused-on-the-future-vote-jenkins-luschen-pitcher/ The LPEA election is in full swing and, as expected, people who oppose progress and reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity are spreading misinformation and engaging in cruel personal attacks... 2026-05-08 05:00:00 -0700 01a26687-5841-4780-ba02-6020a76be29a https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/hurds-dismal-public-lands-record/ I recently learned about this website – https://morethanjustparks.com/congressional-public-lands-score – and entered 81301. The results for Rep. Jeff Hurd were an “F.” I think this deserves news cover... 2026-05-08 05:00:00 -0700 ac9ea5ce-dccd-4d71-8946-d6c3b3065177