Over the past year, I have met one-on-one with all of our City Council members while advocating for better bike and pedestrian infrastructure. While I am not privy to internal…
Although I agree the mall would be a great venue for indoor pickleball courts, I question the idea of the city footing the bill for such an endeavor. After all,…
So, we’ve gone around the moon. That’s nice. Sorry to be less than enthusiastic, but we had six crewed landings on it between 1969 and 1972. Are we supposed to…
Under President Obama, annual deportations peaked around 400,000, without today’s expanded detention cruelty. Under Trump, deportations averaged 250,000, yet detention expanded, adding costly payments for unnecessary and often unconstitutional punishment…
I am writing in response to John Purser’s letter (Herald, April 27) questioning whether LPEA’s departure from Tri-State will deliver the reliable, affordable power members were promised after Craig Station…
We are proud to support our daughter, Jodi Zuber, for a position on the LPEA board of directors. Jodi brings something that truly matters right now: real-world experience managing budgets,…
I have lived in Durango since 2006. During that time, I have worked with rural electric cooperatives across the country researching and sharing information about rural energy innovations. I met…
Paying a utility bill to a monopoly provider can be frustrating, especially as the cost of living rises. That frustration might tempt you toward “change for change’s sake.” But as…
I read the recent coverage of the Durango City Council’s selection of mayor and mayor pro tem with interest (Herald, April 24) and would like to offer a perspective based…
LPEA members deserve transparency, accountability and a voice in major decisions. That is why I support John Purser for the District 4 board seat. Over the past several years, LPEA…
I recently learned about this website – https://morethanjustparks.com/congressional-public-lands-score – and entered 81301. The results for Rep. Jeff Hurd were an “F.” I think this deserves news coverage, and he should…
The article detailing the City Council’s departure from long-standing procedures for selecting the mayor and deputy mayor is deeply troubling (Herald, April 24). Public trust is not lost overnight –…
The LPEA election is in full swing and, as expected, people who oppose progress and reliable, sustainable and affordable electricity are spreading misinformation and engaging in cruel personal attacks against…
William Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?” The meaning behind the famous reply – “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” – suggests there is more…
If you do not receive Rep. Jeff Hurd’s newsletter, you should. What you will see is Hurd smiling – a lot. Smiling in Pueblo, smiling in Crestone, smiling in Delta,…
COVID-19 and the pent-up consumer demand that followed led to higher-than-usual price increases for both materials and wages, which have continued. Prices have a way of doing that, seldom falling…
At a time of significant drought, attendance at La Plata County’s Fire Ready Expo on Saturday at the La Plata County Fairgrounds makes good sense. From 10 a.m. to 3…
An Action Line inquiry this week asked whether it was safe to abandon “No Mow May” early because local lawns are already getting long after a warm spring (Herald, April…
Have you heard of Phil Weiser for governor? Maybe not, or maybe only from the Herald’s disappointing headline (Herald, April 13), “Weiser takes aim at Bennet at Durango event.” Michael…
Two and a half years ago, Fr. John Jatau came from Nigeria to Durango to assist and then lead our parish, St. Columba. He has truly been a man of…
Susan Atkinson’s opinion (Herald, April 20) is right that energy policy has real consequences. When projects are delayed or costs increase through tariffs and regulation, consumers pay the price. That’s…
We are handsomely paid for our protests. I have been protesting for many years – the Vietnam War, women’s rights, Black Lives Matter, No Kings, just to name a few.…
La Plata County’s lead in human-bear conflict is nothing to celebrate By nearly every meaningful measure, this region ranks near the top in human-bear conflicts, from sightings and trash-related incidents…
I have lived in Durango for more than 50 years and have known Jodi Zuber for more than 30 of them. Jodi is the daughter of one of my best…
