Letters to the Editor

Opinion

‘Send message – no more lying’

Please vote. If you have not voted in a while, now is a good and important time to jump back…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

Turner ‘creative, pragmatic’

Oh heck, yes, I’m voting for Jack Turner for county commissioner. I’ve had the honor of being Jack’s friend for…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

‘Support candidates without demonizing’

In early October, I was surprised to learn about Lauren Boebert’s false claim that Durango schools are providing litter boxes…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

‘Illogical behaviors’ within GOP

One of my childhood heroes was the character Spock on the TV show “Star Trek.” His focus on science and…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

‘Vote to save democracy’

Republicans are trying to undermine and overthrow our democracy and voting rights. This should be the most important issue for…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

Church ‘selfless, thoughtful, committed’

Let me tell you about my friend Clyde Church. In 2017, Suzanne and I had another home in Rockport, Texas.…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

Vote Dems to rein in costs

Let’s talk about the real issue with inflation: Corporate profits. Profits are at a 70-year high, yet corporations are inflating…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

Trump rules ‘her thinking’

For 60 years I have been an active voter, missing few – if any – elections. I must say that…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

Curious about commissioner’s race?

Anyone curious as to why our local La Plata County commissioner’s race is so sought after? La Plata County commissioners…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

Herald got ‘one thing’ right on Ascent

The Durango Herald editorial board did get one thing correct in its opinion piece, “Politics play out on state board.”…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

Vote for Aichele, McLachlan

I voted for experience and credentials for La Plata County Treasurer Allison Aichele and state Rep. Barbara McLachlan. Aichele transformed…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

‘Ideas/solutions, not a party’

If we want to see a change in politics and government, we must change how we choose our candidates. Jack…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

Herald endorsement ‘exploded my brain’

The Durango Herald’s endorsement of Jena Griswold’s opponent for secretary of state exploded my brain. After the Herald complimented Griswold…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

Fight for vets – vote Boebert

My husband is a retired disabled veteran. He served in the military for 23 years. We have been married for…

November 6, 2022

Opinion

No ‘meaningful trash’ on Polis

I happened to somehow get on to the Publicans’ blog list for FaceBook, and they are constantly blasting Gov. Polis…

November 4, 2022

Opinion

Boebert ‘a pistol-packing D.C. gadfly’

Despite her broad smile, Lauren Boebert is totally unfit to represent the 3rd Congressional District. Under-educated, profoundly disrespectful and quarrelsome,…

November 4, 2022

Opinion

‘I feel I can trust’ Shaw

I am an unaffiliated voter and have been for many years. I prefer to see what candidates propose to do…

November 4, 2022

Opinion

Herald editorial ‘progressive hypocrisy’

The Oct. 21 editorial in The Journal and The Durango Herald with the headline, “True political middle is ideal,” is…

November 4, 2022

Opinion

Shaw has drive for school ‘success’

Public education in Colorado has been in steady decline for more than a decade and Durango School District 9-R has…

November 4, 2022

Opinion

New political group, welcome sign

With regard to the editorial on Oct. 21 with the headline, “True political middle is idea,” we need a political…

November 4, 2022

Opinion

‘Judge Woods unfairly criticized’

There is much evidence to show that white middle-class people, who come from stable families are given much lighter sentences…

November 4, 2022

Opinion

‘Wish politics could debate policies’

I wish that our politics could be an honest debate about policies. Regular working people are suffering due to the…

November 4, 2022

Opinion

‘Are we going back to Dark Ages?’

In John Lennon’s song “Imagine,” one of the lines is, “Imagine no religion.”. . Imagine no Spanish Inquisition, where outspoken…

November 2, 2022

Opinion

Invest in affordable housing

A common-sense solution to Colorado’s affordable housing crisis – that won’t raise taxes – is on the ballot this November.…

November 2, 2022