Opinion & Letters to the Editor

‘Zoom call like child’s play’
Opinion

‘Zoom call like child’s play’

January 28, 2024

What was The Durango Herald staff thinking? After a reporter wrote an article about the Durango City Council’s Zoom meeting being hijacked by anti-Semites, and with Jew hatred out of…

Free Press contained ‘both left and right’
Opinion

Free Press contained ‘both left and right’

January 28, 2024

It’s extremely unfortunate that the Four Corners Free Press is shutting down. There is really no other print entity that contains a mix of information and opinion from both the…

‘Resolute in fear wolves bring devastation’
Opinion

‘Resolute in fear wolves bring devastation’

January 28, 2024

In the recent article about the first release of wolves into our state by Colorado Parks and Wildlife under the restoration plan headlined, “Southwest Colorado ranchers wary as wolves are…

‘Hidden message work is a bad thing’
Opinion

‘Hidden message work is a bad thing’

January 28, 2024

The editorial on the new Impact Career Innovation Center on Wednesday missed the mark. The center is well-built, the skilled workers that built it should be proud. It’s a nice…

‘Saying Kennedy ‘anti-vax’ is name-calling’
Opinion

‘Saying Kennedy ‘anti-vax’ is name-calling’

January 26, 2024

I am passionate about scientific integrity and accurate science communication. I have a PhD in Biochemistry and have taught at the college level for almost 25 years. Currently, at Fort…

‘No safe place for homeless to sleep’
Opinion

‘No safe place for homeless to sleep’

January 21, 2024

Last week, the La Plata County commissioners voted to extend the loan of $500,000 to enable Community Investment Alliance to continue piecing together bridge housing for individuals/families experiencing “episodic” homelessness.…

‘Reject proposal’ for luxury RV camp
Letters to the Editor

‘Reject proposal’ for luxury RV camp

January 21, 2024

The Roberts Resorts Village Camp is totally inappropriate for the Animas Valley. This proposal would have extremely high impacts on the valley and its current residents, including wildlife. The Hermosa…

‘Free Press was a true treasure’
Opinion

‘Free Press was a true treasure’

January 21, 2024

It was with a heavy heart that I read about the Four Corners Free Press going out of publication. It felt like learning about the death of a dear friend.…

‘Time all Coloradans benefit from oil, gas’
Opinion

‘Time all Coloradans benefit from oil, gas’

January 19, 2024

As Colorado balances its fiscal priorities for 2024, it’s important that taxpayers continue to get their fair share of revenue from oil and gas production on our public lands. Antiquated…

Lawmakers should put home equity theft to the curb
Guest Columns

Lawmakers should put home equity theft to the curb

January 19, 2024

Michael Fields, who helms Colorado Rising Action, a conservative fiscal policy group, championed the passage of Proposition 117, which requires voter approval of certain new fees. (Courtesy)cca Many Coloradans spend…

‘Better to give aid’ to Palestinians
Opinion

‘Better to give aid’ to Palestinians

January 14, 2024

The exorbitant costs to rebuild 90% of Gaza for Palestinians is not going to come from their neighbor, Israel. Egypt, Jordan and other Arabic countries will expect Israel to pick…

‘Hyperventilation about border political ploy’
Opinion

‘Hyperventilation about border political ploy’

January 14, 2024

To all those who believe The Durango Herald is a liberal rag, please, see the editorial on Jan. 3, headlined “Biden’s re-election depends on urgent border action.” With this piece,…

‘Welcome to a post-truth world’
Opinion

‘Welcome to a post-truth world’

January 14, 2024

Three years since the attack on Congress to “stop the steal,” a recent poll indicates that most Republicans continue to believe the 2020 election was stolen and a third of…

‘Lab rat for authoritarianism promoters’
Letters to the Editor

‘Lab rat for authoritarianism promoters’

January 14, 2024

Lauren Boebert, narcissism at its finest. Gets into a public physical fight with her ex. Our congresswoman still, through 2024! Not a good public example of leadership or family values,…

The Ocean of Mankind
Opinion

The Ocean of Mankind

January 14, 2024

The ocean crushes down in a constant roar crushing rock, leaving sand on the shore. With its power and majesty comes a cerebral calm. Then the energy can be placed…

‘Necessity must prompt opportunity’
Opinion

‘Necessity must prompt opportunity’

January 14, 2024

Just as opportunity comes knocking, we tend to knock back, and I feel this occurs as often as it is dismissed. People have a tendency for tenacity and in a…

‘Border has been issue for decades’
Opinion

‘Border has been issue for decades’

January 11, 2024

I read with interest your editorial on Jan. 3 that President Joe Biden’s reelection depends on his urgent action on the border. Yes, the border has needed action, however, this…

‘Practiced demagogue and aspiring dictator’
Opinion

‘Practiced demagogue and aspiring dictator’

January 7, 2024

This new year begins with the reality facing us: The almost certain presidential nominee of one of our two major parties has no sense of public responsibility, traffics in lies,…

‘Vote wisely become autocracy’
Opinion

‘Vote wisely become autocracy’

January 7, 2024

2024. Likely the most important year in my 83 years, with the possible exception of World War II. 2024 could possibly determine whether the country I love continues or becomes…

‘Gaslighting from Democrats, media’
Letters to the Editor

‘Gaslighting from Democrats, media’

January 7, 2024

Don’t buy into the endless gaslighting coming from Democrats and the media. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023, 8,515,677 illegal immigrants…

‘Disingenuous’ to keep Trump off ballot
Letters to the Editor

‘Disingenuous’ to keep Trump off ballot

January 3, 2024

It’s disingenuous for anyone to claim they support democracy when they favor any kind of censorship, weaponize the justice system to target political opponents and file lawsuits to keep an…

‘Sickening to listen to Trump rant’
Opinion

‘Sickening to listen to Trump rant’

January 3, 2024

We have grave choices to make in the next presidential election. We can continue with a old, and sometime blundering good and decent man, or vote for a totally corrupt…

‘Pray for wisdom’ for CD-4  voters
Opinion

‘Pray for wisdom’ for CD-4 voters

January 3, 2024

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert will switch Congressional districts to improve her chances of winning in 2024. Yay for the 3rd Congressional District. Pray for wisdom for 4th Congressional District voters.…

‘Just a desire to get re-elected’
Opinion

‘Just a desire to get re-elected’

January 3, 2024

This irritates beyond belief. U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert has shown that she is just another politician who wants to be re-elected rather than stay and fight for those of us…

‘In a democracy, vermin vote!’
Opinion

‘In a democracy, vermin vote!’

January 3, 2024

Here comes 2024 – a pause to consider next steps forward. For me, I want to take those next steps with love on my mind and in my heart as…