Letters to the Editor

‘Picking on disabled high sport in Colorado’

I am shocked to read of the treatment that has been allowed of Wendy Kaye of Marvel. She is a…

‘Banning press’ from GOP event? ‘Hypocritical’

Matt Gaetz will appear at our local Republican gathering at Sky Ute Casino in Ignacio. Gaetz apparently is the headliner.…

‘ILC altered wetlands, ignoring permitting’

Historically, the Carpenter Natural Area and, especially, the drainage have been overgrazed and abused. This resulted in extensive flooding. Attempts…

A little ‘free advice for Republican friends’

Free advice for our Republican friends: Stop the squeal! Davitt M. Armstrong Oracle, Arizona

‘Offset in some manner’ motorcycle rally

Now that the Four Corners Motorcycle Rally has left town for another year, I am curious if the city, county…

Durango ‘must offer what retirees need’

There have been problems with obtaining post-surgery care upon discharge from Mercy Hospital for Medicare patients. These patients are discharged…

‘Switched heating home from gas to electric’

I have switched heating my home from natural gas to electric. Atmos Energy more than doubled its prices last year…

‘Please, renew subscription’ to Herald

Funny, how I have heard the left folks griping about the far right being represented in The Durango Herald. However,…

Gender comments ‘real flat-earth thinking’

Perhaps a small silver lining was created when Moms for Liberty visited Durango, sponsored by La Plata County Republican Secretary…

‘Conservative will stay away from MAGA event’

This Saturday, the La Plata County Lincoln Day Dinner will take place in Ignacio. Until recently, I was disinterested. The…

Herald ‘providing every side of news’

I’m writing this letter in response to your page 3A article and photo on Wednesday, “Protesters picket The Durango Herald,”…

‘Predatory developer exploiting community’

Last weekend, the Animas Valley Action Coalition met to discuss the immense problems with the proposed Roberts RV and camper…

Protest signs ‘Onion article in the making’

RE: “Protesters picket The Durango Herald.” These folks can’t stand our local paper, but can’t stop reading it! It’s like…

Constitution Week: ‘Never forget!’

Starting today through Saturday is Constitution Week and this letter is a reminder for all American citizens to reread the…

‘Lady, honestly, who cares anymore?’

To the wonderful people of Colorado – how sad to see a congressional representative elected by the people make such…

Quote from therapist ‘irresponsible, inaccurate’

I was disheartened to read about a local therapist’s inappropriate relationship with a client. It was sad and shocking. I…

‘Dismayed by two items in the Herald’

Last Sunday, I was dismayed by two items in The Durango Herald. Foremost, the front page and extensive coverage of…

‘No editorial on explosive allegations of Biden’

This year, The Durango Herald’s editorials have opined on national political topics like the Fox/Dominion lawsuit, televising a Donald Trump…

‘Bidenonomics working for average American’

Since President Joe Biden took office, the U.S. has recovered faster with lower inflation than any other major free-market economy.…

Durango Mall could use bowling alley, roller rink

As the Durango Mall tenants have dwindled over the years, there have been a few new ideas mentioned from time…

Editorial cartoon: Nesting dolls

Herald’s ‘mundane news spun with far-left slant’

Tuesday, a group of Durango citizens protested outside The Durango Herald. They were protesting censorship by the Herald staff. It’s…

‘Ted Cruz owes you a beer’

In a recent interview, an aggrieved Texas Sen. Ted Cruz claimed that the U.S. government wants to limit every person…

Roberts river put-in sketch ‘to improve image’

The Roberts Village Camp “river put-in“ illustration in The Durango Herald on Wednesday is a concept for what a beautiful…