She called the police, who said it was a civil matter, despite the governor’s order. She reached out to both Realtors and their boss; they could not help her. Finally,…
It is exciting to have two locals, Jack Turner and Charly Minkler, who are out there campaigning as independent candidates. They are canvassing the entire county, asking questions and listening…
Easy, simple, safe. After check-out, reload your items into the cart. One less touch may mean one less transmission, definitely one less plastic bag. Then walk your cart out to…
I am amused by letters accusing the Herald of being part of the “liberal media.” As the Herald’s special sections editor more than 10 years ago, I would also find…
Your paper made a promise to make all relevant information about the coronavirus in our community available free of charge at a time when so many of us are out…
I am writing to endorse Guinn Unger, Rachel Landis and Doug Fults for the LPEA board of directors. After the COVID-19 shutdown, we must all work to jump-start our local…
Even the most practiced user of firearms, or golf player, is very aware that such skills are perishable, extremely so. Once the trigger is pressed sufficiently to discharge the firearm,…
One of the baggers we noticed walking around wiping his nose with his hands and just carrying on. No gloves. When we asked the manager of the store why they…
I was glad to donate some PBJ and canned goods, but then thought of shampoo, soap, shaving cream and toiletries that are less essential than food but difficult to do…
In fact, they have kindly posted papers and warnings all around fields and tracks stating that they will contact law enforcement if anyone were to try and dare exercise on…
A Republican leader says: “But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate – we can not consecrate – we can not hallow – this ground. … The world will…
So I researched such a question on Google and, sure enough, full beards can be the forgotten source of hidden virus atomization. It turns out, the unseen mist of the…
Sue McWilliams’ letter (“It’s time to really grill La Plata Electric,” March 13) asserts the LPEA board is not transparent and neglects its fiduciary responsibility. If this were true, LPEA…
As of April 10, La Plata County and Archuleta County had performed less than 200 tests with a population of about 115,000 – at least, if The Durango Herald and…
Two other employees (no masks) stood chatting within two feet of each other for an extended period of time. The checkout guy (who was very nice) also did not have…
Roughly 30,000 restaurants have already closed for good across the country, with more than 110,000 expected to shutter in the next month, according to estimates by the National Restaurant Association.…
She compares farm co-ops to LPEA. Farm co-ops are venerable businesses but bear little resemblance to LPEA, which provides essential electric service 24/7 to 45,000 members and maintains a $300…
This pandemic could soon test the value of safety versus civil liberty
Can we use this time of isolation to become more mindful? Yes, indeed
Our daughter joined the Peace Corps in 2007 and spent two years living in a small Albanian mountain community. We took the opportunity to visit her and can attest to…
On the Durangogov.org website, I see residents are encouraged to continue hiking, biking and running but to maintain the legally mandated safe distance. Why aren’t the lakes open for all…
Many believe that renewable energy is available only if the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. Wrong, both solar and wind energies can be stored in batteries. We…
New Mexicans support Colorado’s economy by purchasing second homes, supporting ski areas, restaurants, retail businesses, grocery stores and The Durango Herald. Mike could have advised his reader that although yes,…
Especially in grocery stores, where it seems that most of the employees are not wearing masks and they are the ones who come in constant contact with the public. Some…
Honestly, our family walked the river trail Saturday and a group of older women refused to social distance, walking three abreast. Our family was practically in the trees to give…
Most of the dangerous street debris ends up in the bicycle lanes, which forces me to cycle very close to the right side of the right lane of motorized traffic…
According to the district attorney, he is waiting for reports from the Colorado State Patrol. Somebody is not doing their job! I encourage each and every one of you to…
In some places, it may not come back in as classrooms are reborn with distance
Mad magazine artist Mort Drucker loved what he skewered
