Letters to the Editor

Highway 140 like ‘German autobahn’

Over the past year, Highway 140 from the state line to Hesperus has become a speedway for commuters from New…

July 19, 2023

Primergy gets ‘goldmine, we get shaft’

I recently attended an “on the road” meeting with the county commissioners at Breen. It was well-attended and the community…

July 19, 2023

‘Boebert no friend to veterans’

After moving every two years during our military career, my husband and I were happy to retire to Pueblo, “The…

Roberts Resorts project in ‘fire-risk area’

While reading Tom DeHudy’s insightful, discerning guest column in The Durango Herald on July 9, I could not but help…

‘Carpenter Natural Area unique resource’

I have been walking in Carpenter Natural Area since 2009. It has been my go-to place to get quick exercise…

Letter ‘dated’ info from Boebert site

On July 9, a Durango resident’s letter to the editor was published with the headline, “God bless Lauren Boebert.” This…

Conserving water ‘watchword might help’

We’ve recently been asked to conserve water. When my San Francisco brother was told the same, the watchword was: “When…

‘DOJ attempting to protect democracy’

As we anticipate the upcoming trial of former President Donald Trump on charges of mishandling of classified documents and the…

All electric bikes in rack at gym

The other day, I happened to walk by the old Model Tire store, now Catacombs Fitness, on Main Avenue in…

‘Selection, retention of judges well-figured out’

Colorado has the selection and retention of justices/judges well-figured out. Colorado is not alone. Alaska, Utah and Wyoming are a…

‘Holiday possible by Americans with guns’

With the Fourth of July just over, many Americans took part in cookouts, parades, fireworks (if your town was lucky…

‘Please, no more gas bombs’ at fireworks

I attended the Cortez Fourth of July Fireworks show. It was spectacular as usual, but I wonder if anyone else…

July 13, 2023

‘Strongly oppose’ Independent Log Co. rezoning

We strongly oppose the rezoning of the Independent Log Co. property at 1050 Lebanon Road in Cortez from commercial to…

July 13, 2023

‘Normally, respected statesperson at Lincoln Gala’

A possibility exists that Matt Gaetz, controversial U.S. representative from Florida, MAGA squad, MAGA caucus and Freedom Caucus might attend…

July 9, 2023

‘Boebert’s character – Many of us embarrassed’

Reflecting on our political history. In the past, the media was more involved in requiring our politicians to behave with…

July 9, 2023

Affirmative action ruling ‘short-sighted, unforgivable’

On June 29, the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action in college admissions decisions is unconstitutional. I think this ruling…

‘Boebert wokest Republican yet’

I never thought I would say this, but I want to thank Congresswoman Lauren Boebert for filing Articles of Impeachment…

‘Embarrassingly unimaginative anemic drone show’

Embarrassingly unimaginative is the kindest description there is for Durango’s anemic drone show during Tuesday’s Independence Day Celebration. Having watched…

‘Get a refund for drone show?’

Can us local taxpayers get a refund for that joke that was the Fourth of July drone show? It lasted…

Independent Log Co. ‘presented skewed view’

On June 6, I attended proceedings to review Independent Log Co.’s application to rezone its 10-acre parcel from commercial to…

Southwest Hospital problem: ‘Inadequate funding’

Although I am grateful that the decision to close the birthing center at Southwest Memorial Hospital was reversed, an essential…

‘Calling for passage of CORE Act’

Three cheers to Sen. Michael Bennet, Rep. Joe Neguse and Sen. John Hickenlooper, Reps. Diana DeGette, Jason Crow, Yadira Caraveo…

‘$40,000 in legal fees’ shouldn’t stifle speech

It seems that when one is elected to a government post or board, it is expected that one surrender his…