Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

It’s time to pay for better roads

As a long-term resident, retired bank CEO, former Transportation Commissioner and consistent cyclist, I have seen first hand the effects of our present funding situation for roads, bridges a...

DATE: Oct 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Caring for those who cared for us

I am writing to urge our community to support Ballot Issue 1A, which is crucial for the health and well-being of seniors in La Plata County. When the Senior Center opened its doors in 1978, ...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A vote for 1A is a vote for our future

The proposed one cent sales tax increase is earmarked to fund key areas of need including infrastructure upkeep, public safety and social support programs. Specifically, it will: Suppor...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

DA Murray: Fund justice, safety amid budget cuts

As the District Attorney for the 6th Judicial District, my job is to fight for a safe community every day. One of the harsh realities of my work is the looming budget deficit. In the coming...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Support for Fire District mill levy increase

As a Durango resident, former Colorado state senator, and current CEO of our local electric cooperative, I strongly support the Durango Fire Protection District’s proposed mill levy increase...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Learn more before signing petitions

Two initiatives are being proposed for a future Colorado state ballot. Initiative # 95 would require that Colorado law enforcement officials report to federal Homeland Security after chargin...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Don’t call me ‘they’ because I disagree

Am I part of the “they”? You know, the “they” of the so-called “radical left” whom certain Republican figures are blaming for causing our collective downfall? I believe in free markets a...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Erika, Andrea, Rick show up for our students

I attended the Durango School Board candidate forum with an open mind on Oct. 12 and it became clear that Erika Brown, Andrea Parmenter and Rick Petersen should all be reelected. Their colle...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Hire farm, ranch interns with state funds

Labor is a common challenge in Colorado agriculture. Businesses struggle to find qualified and trained employees. At the same time, young people who want to pursue a career in agriculture ha...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘Big Brother,’ government control is upon us

As I watch, listen and learn what is happening with our current president and his administration, it scares me for our children and grandchildren. It appears that our country is heading int...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Support roads and more, ‘yes’ on 1A

I’m writing in support of the funding increase measure for La Plata County Services. The scope of services were described well in former La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church’s letter (H...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

End taxpayer-funded public lands

I’ve used the retail stores at public land offices and have always found the employees to be top-notch and very helpful. I’m sorry people are ever laid off, but these good folks’ salary shou...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor