Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program is in danger of ending. Since 2023, the program has funded meals for all schoolkids in Colorado. On the ballot Nov. 4, Proposition…
Colorado’s TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) limits the annual percentage growth in government tax revenue by requiring voters to approve virtually all proposed tax increases. I believe this powerful right…
It is amazing that in this corner of Colorado, we have such a high performing public school system given the fact that this state has one of the lowest per…
I’m in full support of Leslie Orr’s take on the eyesore property along State Highway 140 in Hesperus (Herald, Oct. 12). I may be mistaken, but since Hesperus is unincorporated…
Healthy school meals including as much local food as possible is a dream close to my heart having worked with many great partners in Southwest Colorado and beyond over the…
I am writing in support of Ballot Issue 1A. Our county is facing a serious shortfall in revenues, and it’s time we take a responsible step forward to sustain the…
I attended the Durango School Board candidate forum with an open mind on Oct. 12 and it became clear that Erika Brown, Andrea Parmenter and Rick Petersen should all be…
Labor is a common challenge in Colorado agriculture. Businesses struggle to find qualified and trained employees. At the same time, young people who want to pursue a career in agriculture…
As the District Attorney for the 6th Judicial District, my job is to fight for a safe community every day. One of the harsh realities of my work is the…
Two initiatives are being proposed for a future Colorado state ballot. Initiative # 95 would require that Colorado law enforcement officials report to federal Homeland Security after charging a person…
I’ve used the retail stores at public land offices and have always found the employees to be top-notch and very helpful. I’m sorry people are ever laid off, but these…
I’m writing in support of the funding increase measure for La Plata County Services. The scope of services were described well in former La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church’s letter…
The proposed one cent sales tax increase is earmarked to fund key areas of need including infrastructure upkeep, public safety and social support programs. Specifically, it will: Support law enforcement…
As I watch, listen and learn what is happening with our current president and his administration, it scares me for our children and grandchildren. It appears that our country is…
As a Durango resident, former Colorado state senator, and current CEO of our local electric cooperative, I strongly support the Durango Fire Protection District’s proposed mill levy increase, outlined in…
Am I part of the “they”? You know, the “they” of the so-called “radical left” whom certain Republican figures are blaming for causing our collective downfall? I believe in free…
When water levels in Vallecito and Grimes creeks began rising early Oct. 11, emergency responders wasted no time in recognizing the significance of what more than five inches of rain…
In recent days, we’ve seen the natural threat of flooding to our county and we send our offers of help to those who lost their homes or had damage. Our…
This letter is in response to the raft that was stuck on the bridge (Herald, Oct. 14). I have been a commercial raft guide on several rivers around the U.S.…
Durango Hills residents have a significant measure on the November ballot – one that won’t raise taxes or increase the mill levy, but simply allows the Road Improvement District to…
Our schools are letting kids down. Per test results, around half of Durango School District students are not proficient in reading and math. That’s not impressive. We are told it’s…
I support the La Plata County 1-cent sales tax increase and ask you to vote “Yes” on 1A on your ballot in this election. The services La Plata County provides…
I read the article on the issues pertaining to the Animas River Trail and bicycling in general (Herald, Sept. 3). In reality, we are not a bike-friendly town, not when…
La Plata County is seeking a 1-cent sales tax increase. I encourage you to vote by Nov. 4 to keep the county services that are necessary to protect and improve…
I urge our community to strongly support Erika Brown, Rick Petersen and Andrea Parmenter in the upcoming Durango School District Board of Education election. The future of our children and…
The grand experiment is over. Donald Trump will soon merge ICE with the U.S. military to create his own political police force. Trump is systematically disempowering the judiciary as he…
The people in charge of our electric co-op have shown their true colors. Why would La Plata Electric Association advertise on television several times a night at the membership’s expense?…
As a resident of La Plata County and former firefighter, I’m concerned about the financial impact of Ballot Issues 2A (city voters) and 7A (district and county voters), the proposed…
The author of the letter to the editor, “When climate models fail, families pay” (Herald, Oct. 5), used an article in Scientific American to discredit climate science and predictions about…
