Shame on those elected officials who refuse to act on gun violence! Sadly, the scenario is all too familiar: another senseless killing spree, condolences expressed and inaction on the measures…
Tom Williamson (Journal, letters, Dec. 15) confirms true ignorance of the facts regarding Trump. Compare accomplishments between Biden and Trump. Would you rather make “America Great Again” or suffer through…
Governor’s request for funding could be beginning of long-overdue discussion
I remember the afternoon of April 20, 1999, quite well. School had been dismissed at Escalante Middle School, and I was in my classroom when a colleague came in and…
The first paragraph of the front-page story “Projects pack 2022 budget” (Herald, Dec. 8) rightly states that, after months of scrutinizing the proposed financial plan, the City Council voted 4…
Thank you staff, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and physicians of Mercy Hospital! Durangoans for Improved Health Care – an organization initially comprised of retired Durango physicians, now joined by…
Several years ago there were several articles in the Herald with proposals for building a Durango Convention Center – all extensive – all very pricey. Not surprisingly they didn’t generate…
In the early 1980s, I was a nurse practitioner at a women’s clinic that provided abortions. Two women who came to the clinic have remained in my mind as a…
It hasn’t taken long for “Representative” Lauren Boebert to start being referred to as trash from both sides of the aisle, and deservedly so. Nobody ever answers the phone at…
The Great Southwest Council of Northern New Mexico and the Four Corners is excited about the future of Scouting. Scouting is alive and needed now more than ever by America’s…
I’m a daily bus rider, and here are my thoughts: We need more routes and in more places. COVID-19 didn’t impact other areas with public transportation cutting. But Durango has…
The U.S. Senate is currently debating the Build Back Better Act (House Resolution 5376). Paul Griffincca President Joe Biden is advertising this multi-trillion dollar legislation as the “most transformative investment…
As an independent voter, I follow the publications of whomever is elected for my district/state. After receiving her latest email this morning, I admit Lauren Boebert has shocked me again.…
A woman wanted to run me over on Monday. Apparently, she didn’t like that I was walking and using a crosswalk on Florida Road that is designated specifically for pedestrians.…
Recently, my wife, Suzanne, and I attended an event at Fort Lewis College as a benefit for the Village Aid Project. Please read on as we learned about a small…
The United States and the rest of the world are currently engaged in a war with COVID-19. Although we have won some battles with the disease, we are facing yet…
I just read the article “Bar and county clash” (Herald, Dec. 4). Once again the county officials are causing headaches for business owners. The owner of the Nugget Mountain Bar…
I hope our new city manager will not tolerate the incessant whining of his staff and require active problem-solving, instead. I am referring to Street Superintendent Mike Somsen’s complaining that…
The League of Women Voters of Colorado and Minnesota stand together to denounce the latest anti-Muslim hate and racist vitriol being expressed among our elected officials. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s references…
La Plata County is home to a rich tapestry of diversity, which is something to be celebrated. Marsha Porter-Nortondu1-i-syn Within our borders is the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, a sovereign…
Listening to a recent episode of “The Engines of Our Ingenuity,” author Andrew Boyd gave a historical look at our coinage in the U.S. and how it represents our culture.…
In the article regarding a panel discussion on Indigenous mascots, the reporter did a thorough job of presenting all the history and various pieces of the puzzle, except it would…
Durango is known as a outdoor, active and engaged community, and as such, it is a shame that one of the fastest growing sports worldwide is not a part of…
I recently had a hip replacement at Mercy Regional Medical Center. I cannot say enough good things about my surgeon, Dr. Paige Mallett, and the wonderful, caring staff. As everyone…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for Southwest Colorado, and our health care providers deserve our gratitude and continued high regard for their hard work, ingenuity and perseverance. I would…
Durango High School has a long tradition of being one of the best ski teams in the state. From the early days of racing under Dolph Kuss, Walt Jackson and…
I’d like to take a moment to thank all of the hardworking staff members and volunteers at our local Sexual Assault Services Organization. Every year, but especially this year, they…
