I received a phone call this morning from the son of a woman who has visited me regularly for the past nine years. I am a bachelor, and her visits…
We are lucky to have a great hiking trail for year-round use in Durango. The Smelter Mountain Trail, located on the east side of the mountain, is a wonderful way…
I want to say a few words about the Flock system that the Durango Police Department is initiating in the city. First, a quote from Ben Franklin: “Those who would…
Electric school buses are often described as “cleaner” and “more efficient,” and the recent article on Durango School District’s plans reflects that framing (Herald, Dec. 19). Those goals sound positive.…
Not long ago when teenagers vandalized public or private property they were called juvenile delinquents. Violators were immediately reprimanded by parents (or law enforcement) and defaced property remediated. Today, an…
Ho, ho, ho and a bottle of rum Guess we all need something strong To keep from getting numb But the Spirit of Christmas Reminds us all of something true…
A week before Christmas, President Donald Trump once again attacked Biden’s economy, grossly departing from truth and reality. Trump said he actually brought prices down, that you lost 20% of…
A couple of Saturday morning shows ago, the CNN program hosted by Michael Smerconish ran a poll of about 30,000 people across the U.S., and 84% stated that the child…
Tomorrow’s society may be at risk because of an understated problem: lies. Politicians and citizens with perceived power have lied to us throughout history, but today their proliferation is exploding.…
I was pleasantly surprised to see Mike Sigman’s Letter to the Editor (Herald, Jan. 2) in which he referenced history. The pleasant part was that Mr. Sigman has obviously done…
Sen. Mitt Romney is right about one thing: the fiscal cliff is real (Herald, Dec. 28). But taxing “the rich” has become Washington’s favorite distraction from the true cause of…
It’s a bit troubling to read former educator Gene Orr’s opinion piece (Herald, Dec. 19) where he conflates the current U.S. “Antifa” with various groups who were called “Antifa” in…
We would like to thank all the people of Archuleta and La Plata counties who came to our rescue after we were involved in a horrific car crash on Monday,…
I’m delighted to hear that plans are afoot to make better use of the Durango Mall and its gigantic, empty parking lot. It’s a great location for more housing, near…
The request from Tina Peters’ lawyers – asking for leniency or intervention in her sentence – is patently absurd, both on the face of it and under the Rule of…
All citizens driving through Durango are being watched and surveilled by the Durango Police Department’s Flock Safety cameras installed at 21 locations. These cameras record every license plate and all…
Inside the Statue of Liberty is a plaque engraved with words from “The New Colossus,” an 1883 poem by Emma Lazarus: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses…
For the few weeks before our school board election, I was spammed with text messages from “Neighbors for a Better Colorado,” who tried to incite a moral panic about transgender…
I am writing regarding the editorial, “Our view: Choose light” (Herald, Dec. 17). There is one point you missed: these are Gun-Free Zones – and, in some cases, gun-free countries.…
Kudos to the Herald’s editorial board for the strong, well-written, well-researched editorials standing up for our community’s civil rights at a time when we sorely need it. The editorial on…
As a Montezuma County resident and avid outdoorsman, I was encouraged to see Commissioners Gerald Koppenhafer and Marsha Porter-Norton urge Congressman Hurd to introduce the Dolores River National Conservation Area…
“ … Governments … deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed – That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right…
A recent letter criticized the Herald for allegedly ignoring a “Biden/Harris open-borders policy” while now portraying deportations negatively (Herald, Dec. 12). That criticism is based on a premise that does…
Are you interested in making Durango a better place to live? A place that’s easier to walk, bike and maybe be more affordable? Strong Towns is a national nonprofit organization…
Contrary to what multiple city leaders have claimed in response to requests by Durango residents that Flock cameras be removed from our city, this is not a simple choice between…
Thank you, President Trump. Your vision of an isolationist nation has come to fruition. That’s right – nobody anywhere in the world wants to visit America anymore. The only reason…
