Letters to the Editor

‘LPEA board dominated by special interests’

As a former La Plata Electric Association director, I’ve watched with disgust as the LPEA board has come to be…

May 7, 2023

‘You have a say in energy consumption’

Local energy politics affect everyone, and we youth of Durango want to see more people active in the conversation. Many…

May 7, 2023

Opinion

‘Incredibility disappointed’ in the Herald

I was astounded when I read the guest column from Joe Lewandowski about the La Plata Electric Association election, which…

May 7, 2023

Opinion

Vote ‘no’ on LPEA amendment

Before calling a meeting of the La Plata Electric Association membership, you must submit 3,500 supporting signatures (10% of the…

May 7, 2023

Opinion

‘Metrics, costs transparent to members’

I endorse John Purser for La Plata Electric Association board of directors, District 4. Our energy supply options are changing…

May 7, 2023

Opinion

Purser ‘should be District 4’ rep

I live in La Plata Electric Association District 4 and have net-metering with battery backup. LPEA does a good job…

May 5, 2023

Opinion

‘A lot of traffic going nowhere’

The Mrs. and I went into town recently, and there was a lot of traffic going nowhere, a rich mix…

May 1, 2023

Opinion

‘Questions about integrity of our vote’

On April 13, the news story, “Dave Woodruff claims victory in Durango City Council election recount,” says that our county…

May 1, 2023

Opinion

Boebert’s wolf claims ‘flawed’

I am writing to express my concerns about Lauren Boebert’s guest column headlined, “Boebert: ‘Science is clear, gray wolf is…

May 1, 2023

Opinion

Poem: Two Turns

There is so much anticipation when it comes to skiing powder. There is so much hope, dreams, remembrances of past…

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Poem: Canoe Koan

to pack my canoe without you is to be blue even before the brown-green waters of the Gunnison as a…

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Poem: A Haiku

What does it all mean asked the rich man to his friend. Soft winds flutter leaves. Ed Lehner Durango

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Poem: What a Wasted Society

I held my Grandma’s hand. We walked past an old man. I started to cry, he was missing an eye!…

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Poem: Alleyways

Thoughts not spoken become Secrets weighing-in on our hearts I spoke Rendering my truth open Sharing a thought hidden deep…

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Poem: Home in the Mountains

The smell of the fresh rainy air when you go outside in the morning The bright warm sun glistening through…

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Poem: The Silverton Train

If you take a trip to Colorado, there is one place worth your while. It’s called Durango, a little town…

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Put pickleball courts by ball fields

My understanding is that the planned construction of outdoor pickleball courts has been approved and that is sweet news. The…

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Poem: Uvalde

You’re going to miss your bus today, my little ones. My little ones, you are all cradled in feathers. Their…

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Poem: Earth Mother

The thing we call Life Is so precious, and rare. Let us awaken Like the spring bear! Give Thanks to…

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Poem: Imagine the Sounds

spider walking people talking cat creeping baby sleeping ant chewing coffee brewing snake spitting at-toms splitting clock ticking faucet dripping…

April 30, 2023

Opinion

Poem: I Sit in My Room

I sit in my room looking back Back at the memories I hold close So close to my heart and…

April 29, 2023

Opinion

Poem: Before Checking Your Device

Before checking your device, Check the news inside. What is the internal weather like when the wind of your breath…

April 23, 2023

Opinion

Poem: A Poem (Unrefined)

Not all poems are poetic Or happy or sad Some are just the rantings of an old woman’s mind. .…

April 23, 2023

Opinion

Poem: AI In Charge

(Note, this writer asked ChatGPT to, “Write a poem about Artificial Intelligence taking over the world.”) In a world not…

April 23, 2023