As of April 1, LPEA, our electric cooperative, has exited its restrictive contract with Tri-State and is now finally able to truly serve its members. This means keeping electric rates…
I am an avid walker in our beautiful city of Durango. My dog and I make good use of the Animas River Trail and enjoy the many improvements over the…
Beginning in the 1950s, my father was an FBI agent with a legal background who felt he was fighting dangerous criminals. I’m glad he didn’t live to see that organization…
LPEA, our electric cooperative, and its members deserve knowledgeable and experienced directors. For the past 20 years, Jenn Jenkins has worked with rural stakeholders around the country providing affordable and…
As a young homeowner in Durango, I’m paying close attention to the future of our local electric cooperative and the stability of the rates I’ll be living with for decades…
Dear people of Durango, If you like to travel, then maybe you should try Utah. When you go to Utah, try Monarch or Fish Mouth. Just beware – both of…
Dear people of Durango, In my opinion, people should go outside more. I think this because you can get a lot of exercise if you take a hike or a…
Dear people of Durango, In my opinion, orange chicken is the best because it is so good! It has a great taste. When I eat it, it makes me strong.…
Dear people of Durango, Please try to cook. It is really fun. If you eat it after, you will feel like, “Wow, I made that!” If you don’t get into…
Durango’s city government does not often produce genuine surprises. Its annual selection of mayor and mayor pro tem is typically one of the least controversial actions it takes – a…
And there in the wilderness the voice became clearer as the scuffing sounds of the conscious mind quieted. You could hear it in the gentle wind flowing over your lovely…
Some of us can recall the day the music died with Buddy Holly’s demise. Many of us remember the day Dr. King gave us a dream, but we were shocked…
Quarter after three on a bit of a brisk late-April day, with winds of, say, fifteen to twenty, and, except for the bank of cloud down over the Bisti, the…
Beneath a green-leafed tree Swinging you and me. Imagining clouds float by. Popcorn, dragons, bonsai. In a sunny sky. Swinging you and me. Legs flinging, Hair winging, You and me…
You live You breathe, You feel You awaken, You chase You get hurt, You hurt back You unlearn, You relearn You think you know, You think you find it You…
Sometimes you fly when you dance even when your feet never leave the ground. The graceful arcs of the tracks left by ski patrol’s early descent of the slope, tell…
Reliable, affordable, clean energy isn’t just a utility issue – it’s the foundation of our local economy. Schools, hospitals, restaurants, contractors and industry all need reliable power at reasonable rates…
I have some answers to the letter, “Who funded the No Kings rallies?” (Herald, April 15). Despite the troubled economy, many people found the $3 it cost for a sign…
The $2.65 million purchase price referenced in the recent article on workforce housing (Herald, April 17) would pay the rent on many apartments for educators in need. The smarter move…
While the leadership in this town pats itself on the back for “growth” and “tourism,” there is a shadow population growing in the early morning hours that is clearly being…
Beavers play a pivotal role in Colorado ecosystems. They strengthen wetlands and streams, in turn creating conditions for trout and other wildlife to thrive. Colorado Trout Unlimited recognizes the value…
Southwest Power Pool was supposed to provide LPEA with abundant renewable energy. LPEA contracted with Southwest Power Pool on April 1 to access a wide range of electric generation providers.…
In response to the letter titled, “Who funded the No Kings rallies” (Herald, April 15), the answer, in short: The people did. As a volunteer member of Indivisible Durango, organizer…
I am the parent of a student at Miller Middle School, and what is happening during standardized state CMAS testing for students who opt out deserves attention. Families have the…
Great information from Mike Sigman (Letters, Herald, April 15) pointing out the various socialist and communist organizations helping to fund and organize protests like No Kings. He could have added…
