Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

Bark beetles could threaten Boggy Draw

San Juan National Forest (SJNF) staff mislead the public on native bark beetle outbreaks in our forests, often wanting to just cut more trees to stop natural disturbances, but why, to save t...

DATE: Sep 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Paul Black good for business

I have lived in Durango for several years, and it is clear we need a fresh perspective on business development and permitting in La Plata County. Small businesses play a vital role in creati...

DATE: Sep 26, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Candidates support ‘The State’ being in charge with women losing freedoms

Warning! Two candidates for our Colorado Assembly have stated they will ignore 51% of their constituency, the women and girls of HD59 and SD6. They are elderly males. They are Clark Craig an...

DATE: Sep 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Slow down: Time’s a’wastin’

To tell you the truth, I think maybe society isn’t a very healthy to be in with today’s technology, AI (artificial intelligence) and all the techies who keep coming up with more new and cons...

DATE: Sep 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Looking over your shoulder

The Animas River path is an added asset to Durango, enjoyed by many people of all ages and abilities. It’s a multiuse path for various activities, and with the growth of Durango, and the obv...

DATE: Sep 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

U.S. departure from Afghanistan

The desire to paint the Biden administration in a negative light during this election often recalls the tragedy of the Afghan citizens and 13 U.S. military personnel who were killed in the U...

DATE: Sep 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Elect Paul Black for District 3 county commissioner

La Plata County is in need of greater diversity on the Board of County Commissioners, particularly in representing our rural communities. Currently, commissioners are elected at large, meani...

DATE: Sep 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Matt Salka: A leader for all of La Plata County

As a lifelong Republican, I don’t take my votes lightly. I look for candidates who have the experience, a proven track record and the ability to represent all of us – regardless of political...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Put Next Step on the April ballot

Next Step would permanently change downtown Durango. Perhaps for better, perhaps for worse. Such a consequential, and a controversial, decision should not rest solely with five city councilo...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The stealth assault

We keep hearing cries of “protect our democracy” from the Democrats and our news media does little to shed light on the silliness. The Democrats have refused to enforce the democratically en...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Protecting democracy

A recent editor letter invited readers to explain how countywide voting for commissioners is protecting democracy. To begin, La Plata County elects three commissioners, all three representin...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote down the Colorado gun and ammo tax

There’s an analogy that says democracy is like two wolves and a lamb voting on what’s for dinner. This is especially true for sin taxes. The public believes it’s a good thing if we can raise...

DATE: Sep 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday