Since at least President George H.W. Bush’s term the Republican mantra was “No new taxes.” So, now we have Trump unilaterally raising taxes on all Americans with his foolish tariffs…
I am a resident of CD3 in Montrose. I identify as DEIA. I am a mom, social worker, disabled, and a member of the Indivisible Montrose group. I am requesting…
Democracy is dying under Donald Trump. When will our fellow Americans wake up and see the damage Donald Trump and his sycophants are doing to our country? Important services and…
I noticed a full-page advertisement in The Durango Herald on March 5th bashing Rep. Jeff Hurd. It was paid for by the radical environmental groups, the Wilderness Society and the…
The recently announced 7.7% rate increase by LPEA for 2025 is a burden on ratepayers already stretched thin. This hike, tied to the $209 million buyout from Tri-State Generation and…
Representative Hurd – You must know, contrary to your self-congratulating column in The Durango Herald (Mar. 9), that your party’s actions are leading to fewer dollars in the pockets of…
With the council/manager form of government Durango has, it is the responsibility of the council to provide direction to the city manager who then directs the staff to carry out…
Join me in voting for Shirley Gonzales, who shines among this year’s crop of City Council candidates for three open seats. Ms. Gonzales, and her husband Kevin, have three kids…
At Durango Mesa Park Foundation, we understand that parks, trails, and open spaces are essential to Durango’s quality of life, economy, and outdoor culture. The extension of the dedicated sales…
We’re lucky to have Shirley Gonzales stepping up to guide Durango. She brings deep commitment and a wealth of experience from her eight years as city councilor in San Antonio,…
Colorado wildlife policy has become more controversial than ever, and we need a Parks and Wildlife Commission that is up to the task. For the sake of reducing the temperature,…
I visited Durango in 1977 and went into a bar on Main Street, a typical place with a pool table. After a while, dramatic organ music started playing and in…
As a veteran, the editorial cartoon showing the VA Hotline unmanned due to staffing cuts (Herald, Mar. 9) is shameful. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins, posted on Feb. 13…
I wonder how many people, who voted for Donald Trump, are concerned to see him relinquish all our allies and friends to the advantage of Putin’s Russia. Among many, many…
I am writing in support of Jessika Buell, candidate for reelection to Durango City Council. Jessika and I served together on city council between April 2021 and April 2023. She…
The La Plata Electric Association cooperative started supplying power in 1940 and it served to turn on streetlights, improve agriculture and foster regional commerce. Electricity serves the same purposes today;…
Kip Koso is running for City Council! We are fortunate to have called Kip a friend for over 40 years, so we can tell you about his outstanding character and…
I am super impressed with the kind of person Shirley Gonzales is. She’s soft-spoken about her accomplishments, so it takes a conversation with her to learn about the amazing level…
In 2005, Durango residents voted for a ½ cent sales tax to fund parks, recreation, and open space. This money fueled community quality of life and safety improvements often taken…
President Donald Trump created the Department of Government Efficiency and appointed Elon Musk to lead it without the approval of Congress. How it is funded is not clear. Without approval…
Donald Trump really believes he’s a king but, in fact, he’s a weak bully with a fragile ego who demands retribution for any perceived slight. Regardless, the damage he has…
“We just dropped in to see what condition your cognition was in.” Early Kenny Rogers, paraphrased. Much has been said about the president’s rhetoric during the 2024 campaign – the…
I am writing as a 27-year resident of the city of Durango and 18-year member of the former Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Durango’s registered voters will soon receive a…
Over the past several years it seems that the City Council has become mired in disagreement over a number of issues, our unhoused neighbors in Durango being one of those…
Our Rep. Jeff Hurd, and his staff are actively avoiding voters in this district. That is probably because he is voting to increase tax breaks for the wealthiest, disregarding traditional…
Bret Stephens’ column (Herald, Feb. 22) correctly provided a brief history lesson explaining the rise of the Nazi party in Germany. The focus was the current movement in Germany and…
Three seats are being contested in Durango’s City Council’s April 1 municipal election, with five hopefuls. As they appear on the ballot, here are thumbnails: Shirley Gonzales purchased a bike…
“What Music is”– now there’s an odd title for a concert. Or an odd way to pose a question I wouldn’t usually ask of a performance. It made me stop…
Durango City Council is in a unique situation regarding locations to ease the crowded spaces for City Hall and the police department. I encourage council to pause and look at…
The America that swept fascism from the Pacific and Western Europe 80 years ago is no more. Trump has launched an assault of lies and demands against Ukraine including stripping…
