Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

Still beating the drums of war

While reading Sunday’s Durango Herald, I looked up at my TV that said in a headline, “Trump says no one will be fired in the Signal witch hunt.” I don’t think I am wrong on reporter Jeffrey ...

DATE: Apr 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

For the record on LPEA rate increase and more

We appreciate the engagement around LPEA’s power transition but want to correct misinformation (Herald, April 2). The 7.72% rate adjustment in 2025 is not the largest in LPEA’s history – in ...

DATE: Apr 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Readers write poetry:

Durango, a beautiful place. Just sitting here being blessed to behold it. The river’s soft unbreakable flow. As I yield to its still small voice just as strong and just as unyielding as the...

DATE: Apr 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Readers write poetry: Intentions

I have a list of intentions And all of them are good. I know about the road to hell That's fully understood. It's impossible to get to all of them For reasons I'll not mention; But today! To...

DATE: Apr 6, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Will Tesla go the way of the Tucker?

Will “Tesla” go the way of “Tucker”? Gifford Holt Durango Ed. Note: Preston Tucker was an innovative auto designer who incorporated safety and performance in his cars. A series...

DATE: Apr 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

SSA privatization, the plan all along?

Recently much has been said about the impact DOGE is having on the Social Security Administration. Bloomberg reported back in March that Musk had tapped three individuals representing privat...

DATE: Apr 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Supporting a Durango that welcomes all

We haven’t forgotten. There may be massive and destructive changes currently happening across our country, but we will not allow the tall, blatantly racist statue at the Toh-Atin Gallery in ...

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

LPEA signs a deal, where are the members?

LPEA’s CEO just announced the signing of a power contract with Mercuria, declaring that our co-op is ready to exit Tri-State. But while the announcement was made with confidence, one importa...

DATE: Apr 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Why Durango needs Shirley Gonzales on City Council

Chances for owning a home in Durango are disappearing, and many of us can’t even make rent. We’ve made some progress, but Durango needs new solutions and deeper commitment to create affordab...

DATE: Mar 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Astounded at prices CommonSpirit charges

I am shocked. I just received my claim summaries for the shots I take once a month. Since I am only taking these for 12 months, it is important that I do not miss a dose. Recently, I opted ...

DATE: Mar 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Medicaid funding cuts jeopardize community health

As a social worker and educator who has practiced in this community for 36 years, I am deeply concerned about the proposed federal budget, which includes substantial cuts to Medicaid funding...

DATE: Mar 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote Koso for quality leadership on City Council

I believe that Kip Koso would be a great choice for Durango City Council. Having the pleasure of knowing him well as a teenager, college student and then as a professional, he has continued...

DATE: Mar 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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