Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Head Start site belongs to the neighborhood
Opinion

Head Start site belongs to the neighborhood

June 15, 2026

Regarding the property Head Start will vacate when it moves to its new building, the city should consider using the site for a park and playground. I understand the need…

Our view: Republican Party Primary for Governor
Editorials

Our view: Republican Party Primary for Governor

June 12, 2026

Colorado Republicans have three distinctly different choices for governor: an experienced legislator focused on governing, a constitutional conservative promising dramatic reforms, and a political outsider whose personal story has become…

Herald missed a $100 million story
Letters to the Editor

Herald missed a $100 million story

June 12, 2026

There was a public progress meeting on the remodel of the 9R building into a new city hall and police department May 20, which was announced days before in the…

Hurd should earn his ‘conservative’ label
Letters to the Editor

Hurd should earn his ‘conservative’ label

June 12, 2026

Rep. Jeff Hurd, it is time to distance yourself from the unconstitutional power grabs of this president and establish yourself as a truly independent legislator. You have done well for…

Bennet’s local results speak for themselves
Letters to the Editor

Bennet’s local results speak for themselves

June 12, 2026

I am writing to support Michael Bennet for the next governor of Colorado. He delivers results. I met Michael after he became a U.S. senator over 17 years ago. Since…

Romero’s real Colorado roots run deep
Letters to the Editor

Romero’s real Colorado roots run deep

June 12, 2026

Alex Kelloff proudly talks of his work in the telecom industry, expanding fiber-optic networks in rural areas – makes it sound like he’s right here in Colorado, boots on the…

Weiser delivers results, not just rhetoric
Opinion

Weiser delivers results, not just rhetoric

June 12, 2026

The divide between governor candidates Phil Weiser and Michael Bennet over Donald Trump-era policies is not about whether to oppose them – both clearly do. The real question is what…

Durango needs a residential recovery center
Letters to the Editor

Durango needs a residential recovery center

June 10, 2026

My name is Jessey Stiegelmeyer, and I am a longtime Durango resident who loves this community. One thing I believe Durango is missing is a residential rehabilitation center. I have…

The First Amendment protects us all
Letters to the Editor

The First Amendment protects us all

June 10, 2026

I know that during times of political turmoil and constitutional illiteracy, it’s hard for people to understand and appreciate that the way you live, regardless of where you fall on…

Questions about peace run founder
Opinion

Questions about peace run founder

June 10, 2026

I read your recent article about the Sri Chinmoy Peace Run with concern. While world peace is a goal we all share, I was troubled to see city officials participating…

Transparency and the Tina Peters case
Letters to the Editor

Transparency and the Tina Peters case

June 8, 2026

The judge in the Tina Peters case, a Gov. Jared Polis appointee, is not a Republican, as stated in the editorial, “Wrong call,” (Herald, May 20). The judge has been…

Site should remain focused on children
Letters to the Editor

Site should remain focused on children

June 8, 2026

I’m looking at the front page of the Herald from May 27. The first story discusses Durango’s childcare access crisis and the desperate shortage of affordable childcare. The second story…

Our view: Democratic primary for governor
Editorials

Our view: Democratic primary for governor

June 8, 2026

Two accomplished Democrats are competing for the chance to succeed Gov. Jared Polis, and the choice is genuine. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, 61, brings an impressive record. Before his appointment…

Addressing America’s growing wealth gap
Letters to the Editor

Addressing America’s growing wealth gap

June 5, 2026

Wealth inequality in the United States has reached levels that should concern every American. While millions of working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, childcare and higher education, a small…

Naomi Riess is the right choice for HD59
Letters to the Editor

Naomi Riess is the right choice for HD59

June 5, 2026

I am proud to offer my full support and endorsement of Naomi Riess as the Republican candidate for House District 59. I have known Naomi for many years, and during…

Kelloff puts public lands at forefront
Letters to the Editor

Kelloff puts public lands at forefront

June 5, 2026

Alex Kelloff has been part of ranching and public lands for four generations. He and his family have lived, run cattle, hunted, fished and worked with local communities from Trinidad…

Democrats still misunderstanding their 2024 defeat
Opinion

Democrats still misunderstanding their 2024 defeat

June 5, 2026

Republicans seemed concerned about their electability in the wake of Donald Trump’s increasing unpopularity. But don’t worry – Democrats can still snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in 2028.…

Phil Weiser shows up to listen
Letters to the Editor

Phil Weiser shows up to listen

June 3, 2026

Since before his election as attorney general in 2018, Phil Weiser has crisscrossed Colorado listening to the concerns of communities across the state. That includes the coal communities of conservative…

Pay for gas tax relief
Letters to the Editor

Pay for gas tax relief

June 3, 2026

President Trump wants to suspend the federal gas tax to lower the price pressure created by his reckless war in Iran. A great idea! We could all use the help.…

Rethink watering unused grass in Bodo
Letters to the Editor

Rethink watering unused grass in Bodo

June 3, 2026

With water restrictions arriving early this year, and given that we live in a high desert, one has to wonder why there is so much completely unused, lush green grass…

Schools need shared values, stronger academic focus
Letters to the Editor

Schools need shared values, stronger academic focus

June 1, 2026

The Durango Herald recently reported that 9-R may need to consolidate even more schools beyond Sunnyside and Florida Mesa. The district keeps pointing to declining enrollment and shrinking budgets but…