Letters to the Editor

Opinion

Don’t trash good food, feed families

In a postcard dated Oct. 27, 2025, I wrote the following to President Donald Trump: Since SNAP, or once called…

November 9, 2025

Opinion

1A mitigates threats to La Plata County

In recent days, we’ve seen the natural threat of flooding to our county and we send our offers of help…

October 19, 2025

Opinion

Knowledge, not just gear, saves lives

This letter is in response to the raft that was stuck on the bridge (Herald, Oct. 14). I have been…

October 19, 2025

Opinion

When climate models fail, families pay

For years, we were told to fear “global warming.” When our planet cooled, the slogan was rebranded as “climate change.”…

October 5, 2025

Opinion

Honoring the best of what we can be

Our hearts are heavy in the wake of recent tragedies. What has been most painful is not only the loss…

September 28, 2025

Opinion

G.U.N.s don’t kill people … do they?

Charlie Kirk was murdered and many people including our president have vigorously blamed the ideas and beliefs (the ideology) of…

September 28, 2025

Opinion

Israel has a right to defend itself

Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthi … All Muslim terrorist groups sponsored by Iran to destroy Israel. The tiny Jewish nation of only…

September 26, 2025

Opinion

Thank you, but why did you wait so long?

I am writing in regard to the editorial “Silencing journalists in Gaza silences the world,” (Herald, Aug. 31). As a…

September 10, 2025

Opinion

Durango schools raise expectations

A recent letter to the editor asked if Durango School District is “celebrating lower expectations” (Herald, Sept. 3). The opposite…

September 7, 2025

Opinion

The mad king has no boundaries

With the help of Trump’s federal judges, the Epstein files will never be seen by the public. His entire administration…

September 5, 2025

Opinion

Dark money, the GOP, you and me

Hope Scheppelman has decided that Jeff Hurd doesn’t demonstrate a profound enough disdain for the people of District 3 and…

August 31, 2025

Opinion

Just say ‘no’ to Goliath

The optimistic editorial, “Good Neighbors,” (Herald, July 27) about the new REI, urged giving them a chance as a “trusted…

August 31, 2025

Opinion

Student safety should come first in restroom policy

Durango School District’s recent “LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion” resolution raises serious concerns about student safety and privacy. While the district states it…

August 17, 2025

Opinion

Bennet should stay in the senate

Two weeks ago, we had a politically motivated arson attack on voting machines in Colorado. Will our next election be…

August 17, 2025

Opinion

A double dog dare from a reader

I double dog dare the editorial page editor and editorial board to produce a Sunday editorial page without a tasteless…

August 8, 2025

Opinion

Teacher actions, district hiring practices deserve scrutiny

The arrest and federal indictment of former Escalante Middle School teacher Ben Smith – now facing 48 felony charges related…

August 6, 2025

Opinion

ICE agent masks are for their safety

I would like to comment on the article, “In American life, a growing and forbidding visual rises: The law-enforcement officer…

August 3, 2025

Opinion

Herald critics, please state what’s missing

I have read the letters of several people criticizing the Herald for not giving a balanced view of the news…

August 1, 2025

Opinion

We know it when we see it

Like Hitler, Trump is a once-in-a-lifetime monster who isn’t easily duplicated. His hate is genuine and it touches certain people…

July 30, 2025

Opinion

Proud to serve, proud to give: Why Round Up matters

I’m proud to serve as a volunteer board member of the LPEA Round Up Foundation, an independent, member-led nonprofit. Our…

July 27, 2025

Opinion

Trump and Miller, the unnatural disasters

Remember when Trump called COVID a hoax and said it wasn’t his responsibility as president? How many tens of thousands…

July 20, 2025

Opinion

No soul, no humanity, no decency, no empathy

The abomination that is the Florida detention center is a clear misnomer. Alligator Alcatraz? The prisoners of Alcatraz were give…

July 11, 2025

Opinion

Our county commissioners serve all

I take exception to the editorial, “Appoint a Republican,” (Herald, June 27). The thesis implies that La Plata County commissioners…

July 4, 2025

Opinion

Be thankful for Durango’s civility, intelligence and maturity

With protests experiencing violence all over this nation, we are blessed that Durango still has civility despite strong differences between…

July 2, 2025