Letters to the Editor

RV park: ‘Community or commodity?’

Durango: Our community or commodity for the rich? I am opposed to this monster RV and “tiny home” park proposed…

March 1, 2023

‘What is patriotism, anyway?’

I have read that recently our Republican members of Congress have increased the frequency of displays of patriotism. That has…

Wendt ‘a new generation’ for Council

I met Harrison about three years ago and realized immediately that he was a stand-up guy. Since then, I have…

Employees park on East Third Avenue

Have the parking surveys in Durango taken into account the number of spaces available downtown are because employees are parking…

Taste Durango, Southwest soon at Farmers Market

I’ll be sorry to see the Main Avenue food celebration not happen in May 2023, but thrilled to welcome back…

Same problem with billing

In a recent letter with the headline “Billing practices ‘elder abuse,’ ” I could have written this same letter. I…

Herald writers could use thesaurus

Have The Durango Herald and The Journal writers ever heard of a thing called a thesaurus? I read far too…

‘Grave concerns’ about reorganizing boards

I have grave concerns regarding the recently revealed reorganization/elimination of volunteer boards. It represents a completely different approach to city…

KSUT’s Stasia Lanier: ‘Always a rose’

Wow. Stasia Lanier retiring from KSUT. An incredible loss to us, her thousands of listeners, to the world of music…

Hospital billing: ‘We have problem, too’

I read with interest letters about Centura Mercy Hospital billing, as we have this problem, too. My wife has been…

February 15, 2023

Light rail to Hermosa?

I do agree with the editorial on Friday with the headline, “Hermosa to Durango Bike Trail way to go,” that…

February 15, 2023

A gondola from downtown to Three Springs

Here’s an idea worth exploring for the city-owned property on College Drive. How about a gondola that runs from the…

RV park: ‘Nevermind county codes’

A wolf is stalking the Animas Valley! And our county officials are welcoming it in! This wolf, dressed in sheep’s…

Borrow Greene’s balloon for weather forecast?

I was impressed with U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ability to bring one of China’s weather balloons into the Congressional…

‘Concerned’ by behavior during Biden’s address

I was not only appalled but concerned by the behavior exhibited Tuesday during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union…

Billing practices ‘elder abuse’

In response to a letter on Feb. 1, headlined, “Shady billing practices at Centura-Mercy,” I, too, am highly suspicious of…

February 8, 2023

‘Terrified’ about world for grandchildren

Based on a guest column on Sunday in The Durango Herald and online in The Journal, what rock is Bill…

February 8, 2023

RV Park ‘future zoning nightmare’

Would you like Tico Time Resort RV Park in your backyard? That’s what’s on the line for neighboring communities in…

February 8, 2023

VOA: No talks to close Senior Center

Volunteers of America Colorado prides itself on being a great community partner. We support people experiencing homelessness, provide shelter for…

February 5, 2023

‘Extra employee’ could watch body cams

Nationwide, just about every police department uses body cameras, including the five Black Memphis officers who recently wore them. Yet,…

February 5, 2023

RV park: ‘Just now before public’

The proposed 306 RV Park in Animas Valley is a very big deal. This project will have an impact on…

February 5, 2023

‘Leftist media changing language we speak’

“Newspeak” in the novel “1984” meant ambiguous, euphemistic language used chiefly in political propaganda. The leftist media in the West…

February 3, 2023