Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

On the right side of history

Several letters to the editor this week took issue with tactics used by peaceful protesters when they crossed the line from “lawful to unlawful.” To chide protesters’ passive resistance alon...

DATE: Nov 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Trail safety is everyone’s responsibility

Oops. I was on my bicycle and realized I was exceeding the proposed 10 mph speed limit. Lesson learned – I’ll be more mindful moving forward. But trail safety isn’t just about cyclists. It a...

DATE: Nov 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Turning pepper-sprayed eyes to justice

While I agree that the protesters violated federal law by forming a human chain and putting locks on the ICE facility, the police seem to have conveniently overlooked the multiple violations...

DATE: Nov 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Fluoride cost-benefit calculus is way off

Congratulations, Santa Fe, for officially stopping water fluoridation. The city cited rising costs and ongoing research showing negative health effects. Cost: $1/2 million to keep this corro...

DATE: Nov 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

32nd Street walkway raised flood risk

Just as forewarned before the construction of the new walkway under the 32nd Street bridge, the city of Durango was going to increase the flooding potential between the bridge and Trimble La...

DATE: Nov 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

When fealty replaces moral duty

Instead of protecting our fellow community members from extrajudicial detainment and abuse, Police Chief Current and the Durango Police Department are legitimizing ICE behavior because of th...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A student’s plea for justice, ethical resistance

Hello, my name is Gemma Cooke, and I am an eighth grader at The Liberty School, a school for gifted and dyslexic students here in Durango, where I live. I have been very disturbed by the rec...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

When police fail to protect the public

As a financial supporter of the 100 Club, I tried as best I could to read with an open mind Sunday’s article (Herald, Nov. 2) about residents’ anger with the Durango Police Department after ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Information is the lifeblood of democracy

I believe that “Information” is critical to our democracy. What I mean is that if we do not have open, honest and accurate information provided to us as citizens, a government can operate wi...

DATE: Nov 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Student government should encourage free expression for all

As a proud alumnus of Fort Lewis College and former team member of the championship 1984 football program, I have always held great pride in the college’s commitment to open dialogue, divers...

DATE: Nov 5, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Board defends safety, dignity of all students

The Durango School District Board of Education is profoundly saddened and distressed that two innocent children in our community were tragically denied the fundamental right to safety while ...

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

Let’s support our county employees

There has been much debate regarding the pros and cons of the proposed La Plata County sales tax increase, 1A. I am for it and here is why: The county budget problem has been decades in the ...

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