Letters to the Editor

Publish chain of guns possession

Compassionate Citizens Initiative. Publish all details of the chain of possession of weapons used in shootings, to include manufacturer, store,…

June 8, 2022

Opinion

Guns ‘cannot act on their own’

This is in response to a letter expressing concern about Big R advertising shotguns in a flyer that was in…

June 8, 2022

Opinion

No 9-R funding for Ascent

I grew up in a community where there was a choice as to where you sent your child to school.…

June 6, 2022

Opinion

‘Ascent is in high demand’

Ascent’s charter application can be reviewed with the help of The Charter School Institute, Colorado’s statewide charter authorizer, without 9-R…

June 6, 2022

Opinion

‘What reassurance does a parent have?’

What plans do the Durango Police Department have in place for a school shooter situation? Will the DPD hold parents…

June 6, 2022

Opinion

Epic railcar in need of repair

An epic historical piece of Southwestern and statewide significance is rotting away in front of the depot in Silverton! The…

June 5, 2022

Opinion

Boebert ‘is the real deal’

I had the privilege of attending 3rd Congressional District Rep. Lauren Boebert’s recent debate against state Sen. Don Coram in…

June 5, 2022

Opinion

‘Horse Gulch was our playground’

I have recently returned to Durango after some years away. My old way to town is blocked off. What happened…

June 5, 2022

Opinion

U.S. chooses guns over children

Let’s face it . . . we live in a country that cares more about its guns than its children;…

June 4, 2022

Opinion

Speculative gas, oil leasing dangerous

Last week, Durango’s second fire of 2022 exploded on Bureau of Land Management land frighteningly close to town. Another 700-acre…

June 4, 2022

Opinion

Time now to become unaffiliated

The 3rd Congressional District needs to make a change this year. If you are drinking the Boebert Kool-Aid, you don’t…

June 3, 2022

Opinion

Dems, don’t vote in GOP primary

Some Democrats in the 3rd Congressional District have changed to unaffiliated as a method to vote against Lauren Boebert in…

June 3, 2022

Opinion

‘This country should be sad, ashamed’

Hypocrite Republicans who are anti-abortionist but support guns to mow down our children. This country should be overwhelmingly sad and…

June 1, 2022

Opinion

‘Families deserve diversity in education’

Durango families deserve diversity in education. It has been clear for decades that not all children learn the same. Education,…

June 1, 2022

Opinion

Unaffiliated a declaration of independence

George Washington, in his farewell address at the end of his presidency said, “Let me now take a more comprehensive…

June 1, 2022

Opinion

City should fix OK’d projects

I was disappointed to read in The Durango Herald (May 18) that the city will likely put several improvement and…

May 30, 2022

Opinion

Participate in 3rd District decision

The 3rd Congressional District is going to continue to be represented by a Republican. That is a reality and doesn’t…

May 30, 2022

Opinion

Flyers with guns in Herald

A day after another senseless shooting in our country, I opened my copy of The Durango Herald to find the…

May 30, 2022

Opinion

Coram ‘a solid Republican’

At least Mr. Don Coram seems to understand the reason why God gave us one mouth and two ears. Even…

May 29, 2022

Opinion

‘Asking for choice in schools’

Those organized to oppose Ascent Classical Academy have a lot of time on their hands. Probably due to the fact…

May 29, 2022

Opinion

Required vasectomy the solution

While we all consider the predictable negative consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade by our right-wing activist Supreme Court, and…

May 29, 2022

Opinion

Boebert does not mean ‘freedom’

Representative Lauren Boebert’s campaign has distributed large banners with her photo and the word “Freedom” in bold letters. Yet, I…

May 29, 2022

Opinion

Firefighter a hero to 5-year-old

Once again, heroic firefighters from around the United States descended on Durango to save our forests and our homes from…

May 28, 2022

Opinion

‘How many more?’

In the song “Ohio,” David Crosby had the question right, “How many more?” Clint McKnight Durango

May 28, 2022