Letters to the Editor

Opinion

Colorado legislation ‘safety clause’ being overused

What is this “safety clause” used at the end of our Colorado legislation? It is attached to the end of a…

May 10, 2024

Opinion

Optometrist wants community to ‘see’ him as the right Empire Electric Board candidate

I am once again running for the Empire Electric Board of Directors. As a retired family optometrist and a longtime…

May 10, 2024

Opinion

Pickleball net at Santa Rita Park kept kids from playing basketball ‘outside’

While walking on our river trail past the basketball courts on May 4, I noticed a large group of young kids…

May 10, 2024

Opinion

‘Staggering’ salaries for health care execs

In 2021, CommonSpirit/Centura paid its top three executives $17.3 million, $14.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively. They also paid more…

May 10, 2024

Opinion

‘Reflect on profound impact mothers have’

As Mother’s Day draws near, in all probability like many of you, I have begun walking down memory lane. Yes,…

May 10, 2024

Opinion

Mother’s Day

Simply put It’s a badge of honor When the little dude Spews up on momma. Moms are great In every…

May 10, 2024

Opinion

‘Trump running to be ruler’

Of all the things that the Founding Fathers firmly believed in avoiding, foremost was that this country would never have…

May 10, 2024

Opinion

‘Bad things happen when God sidelined’

Terry Tempest Williams, keynote speaker at the Four Corners Climate Summit at Fort Lewis College, said that God is not…

May 8, 2024

Opinion

Mercy’s ‘nonfunctioning lab appalling’

Mercy Hospital (CommonSpirit/Centura) has failed the community with its outpatient services. Not only has it had at least a decade…

May 8, 2024

Opinion

‘Permanently protect Dolores River Canyon Country’

As an organization deeply invested in connecting young people with the natural world, Deer Hill Expeditions fully supports protecting the…

May 8, 2024

Opinion

What about amendment ‘Trump subverted?’

This entire snotty screed is just a lump of dough – uninformed and meaningless. In a letter on April 14,…

May 5, 2024

Opinion

‘Democrats going to vote Republican in 2024’

Vast numbers of middle of the road Democrats have had enough and are going to vote Republican in the 2024…

May 5, 2024

Opinion

‘Denied press credentials for fake news stories’

In response to the “fake news” Opinion piece written on April 12, with the headline, “Sun reporter booted from state…

May 5, 2024

Opinion

‘Health care without conscience, business sense, moral direction’

I could not be more disgusted with both CommonSpirit and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. With annual rate increases on…

May 5, 2024

Opinion

‘Glad to see a Judith Reynolds cartoon’

Whether international or local, I am a big fan of political cartoons. So I was very glad to see a…

May 5, 2024

Opinion

‘Dig shelter underground, build roof’ for houseless

Recent news stories and letters continue to direct our city and county governments to take steps to provide shelter and…

May 5, 2024

Opinion

‘Donate so we can look to seas with wonder’

Most of us can say we have heard of trash buildup in the ocean. However, fewer of us can say…

May 5, 2024

Opinion

‘Leaning into misguided, excessive even-handedness’

I read the editorial on Secretary of State Jena Griswold on April 24, and was disappointed in your leaning into…

May 1, 2024

Opinion

‘Will be in each others’ lives forever’

I was pleased to read the news story acknowledging the success of Big Brother Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado in…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

Spring

Cherry, peach, apple, pear, and plum, all blossoms do they come, only to snow upon the ground, falling without a…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Overconsumption in Durango, sustainability’

My friend and I are in sixth grade at Mountain Middle School. We would like to reach out about overconsumption…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Article serves as example of taking responsibility’

On April 14, a letter to the editor made a request that The Durango Herald Opinion editor “get out in…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

Rapid Rabid

We are becoming a rabid world Rabid, raging, lunatic, politicians Rapid raging fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods Rabid riots…

April 28, 2024

Opinion

‘Saddened The Hive losing its lease’

I was deeply saddened to read The Durango Herald’s news story about The Hive losing its lease downtown. Upon searching…

April 28, 2024