Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

Put-up Time

Oh yes, you can, too, speak to what’s happening in the country, whether in pod-cast, prose, or in poetry. As for me, I’m old enough, you see, to remember when Bull Connor turned the fireho...

DATE: Nov 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Beethoven’s Fifth echoes after Durango protest

Fate is knocking at the door. Beethoven composed this motif with his Fifth Symphony. Both defeat and victory are there with fate. Beethoven represented his hearing loss with this classical p...

DATE: Nov 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Durango residents deserve utility transparency

In an August article (Herald, Aug. 1), the reporter noted proposals for utility price increases and said, “An Engage Durango forum about the city’s stormwater management program and the prop...

DATE: Nov 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Protest as ceremony: A call for peaceful action

I am writing to share my reflections on the protest at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on Oct. 28. I believe this event demonstrated both an example of our community’s stron...

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

The unsung heroes behind our veterans

As a military veteran who has proudly served in Vietnam, I wish to thank the many Americans who honor us on Veterans Day. I, too, want to thank my fellow veterans who have and continue to se...

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

No one deserves to be murdered for their speech

That’s despite insidious lies that individual had promoted on climate change, immigration, gun control, gay and transgender rights, separation of church and state, and affirmative rights, to...

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

After 55 years, a heartfelt thank you

I took advantage of Applebee’s free meal for veterans on Veterans Day. In addition to the meal, I was also given a “thank you” for serving and a hearty handshake. That was very nice. In fact...

DATE: Nov 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Data reveals risks at 12th and Camino

I’m a Durango resident, mechanical engineer, and daily user of the Camino del Rio and 12th Street crossing. I walk or bike through this PHB/HAWK multiple times a day – often four or more – a...

DATE: Nov 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Stronger action needed on GHG goals

Thank you to Durango City Council for holding a public hearing on sustainability, particularly greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2021, council passed Resolution R-2021-71 to reduce communit...

DATE: Nov 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Durango must act to meet climate goals

I wanted to thank the Durango City Council for hosting a public hearing on our climate goals on Nov. 4. By the Mayor’s own admission, no one at the hearing, councilors and the public alike, ...

DATE: Nov 16, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Democrats’ surrender hands victory to bullies

The Dems cave. This time, the consequences are terrible. Voters will be driven away by the Dem leadership’s weakness. Why support candidates who give up to a bully? Arrogant Trump will be em...

DATE: Nov 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Students advocate rights for the Animas River

I am a student enrolled in the Fort Lewis College Water Justice Class. As a class, we are proposing a resolution to the Durango City Council regarding granting rights to the Animas River. We...

DATE: Nov 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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