Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

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

A small investment with a lasting impact

I am writing in support of Ballot Issue 1A. Our county is facing a serious shortfall in revenues, and it’s time we take a responsible step forward to sustain the services our community depen...

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

Vote ‘yes’ on LL & MM

Healthy school meals including as much local food as possible is a dream close to my heart having worked with many great partners in Southwest Colorado and beyond over the past couple decade...

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

Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights -- and responsibility

Colorado’s TABOR (Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights) limits the annual percentage growth in government tax revenue by requiring voters to approve virtually all proposed tax increases. I believe this...

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

Reelect Brown, Parmenter and Peterson

It is amazing that in this corner of Colorado, we have such a high performing public school system given the fact that this state has one of the lowest per pupil education investments in the...

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

1A mitigates threats to La Plata County

In recent days, we’ve seen the natural threat of flooding to our county and we send our offers of help to those who lost their homes or had damage. Our thanks go out to all first responders ...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Knowledge, not just gear, saves lives

This letter is in response to the raft that was stuck on the bridge (Herald, Oct. 14). I have been a commercial raft guide on several rivers around the U.S. Therefore, I am aware that these ...

DATE: Oct 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

No junk code means pollution and blight

I'm in full support of Leslie Orr's take on the eyesore property along State Highway 140 in Hesperus (Herald, Oct. 12). I may be mistaken, but since Hesperus is unincorporated it comes under...

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

LL & MM benefit all Colorado students

Colorado’s Healthy School Meals for All program is in danger of ending. Since 2023, the program has funded meals for all schoolkids in Colorado. On the ballot Nov. 4, Proposition LL funds HS...

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

Vote to sustain vital county services

I support the La Plata County 1-cent sales tax increase and ask you to vote “Yes” on 1A on your ballot in this election. The services La Plata County provides are essential for everyone, inc...

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Erika, Rick, Andrea for our student’s future

I urge our community to strongly support Erika Brown, Rick Petersen and Andrea Parmenter in the upcoming Durango School District Board of Education election. The future of our children and o...

DATE: Oct 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor