Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

Sign vandal: ‘Educate yourself’

To the cowardly vandal who is going around pulling out Harris signs and leaving a half-page flyer full of misinformation and ridiculous lies about the candidate, I would you suggest that you...

DATE: Oct 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

First responders have right of way

Our first responders have the right of way; period. Day after day and often nights, they get emergency calls. What I’m seeing more and more are rude, irresponsible drivers pouring into Duran...

DATE: Oct 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Think about the weather when you vote

Western Colorado’s people and tourists who visit the area count on good weather, adequate rain and snow, and friendly hospitality. How we define “good” when it comes to weather likely varies...

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘no’ on 4A, no more blank checks

The ballot language for Issue 4A is seriously concerning. It’s not a $150 million price tag for the taxpayer, as it states repayment costs may go up to $300 million. Who pays for that? The p...

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Character builds Durango

One Next Step for downtown, one giant leap for Durango, IMHO. Yes to wider sidewalks. Think of all the extra space for activities: walking, restaurant seating, waiting in lines to get restau...

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Matt Salka fights for our rural residents

We must recognize the differences between County Commissioner Matt Salka and his opponent Paul Black. Watching forums and reading letters to the editor reveal two very distinct candidates – ...

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Durango lost treasure with Mike Elliott

It was a sad day when the news of Mike Elliott’s passing was shared. Durango lost a treasure and more aptly put, a “living legend.” Those of us who knew Mike will continue to be blessed by t...

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Matt Salka gets things done

A recent letter about Paul Black contained only vague platitudes such as “believes in sustainable development, appreciates clean air and water,” and mentioned his property a lot. Guys, what ...

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We need leaders who know difference from facts, propaganda

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance recently said on national TV: “If I have to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the American...

DATE: Oct 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Salka supports veterans and community

As a mother of a Navy sailor, I’ve always felt a deep sense of pride in our country’s service members and our fallen heroes. Three years ago, I set out to organize a Memorial Day event in Du...

DATE: Oct 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Deranged Trump is a danger to the country

Donald Trump is the very demagogue the Founding Fathers warned us about. He incites division and anger with lies and acts only for his own interest. He meets every diagnostic criteria for Na...

DATE: Oct 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

‘Lucky to know’ Mike Elliott

I was sad to hear Mike Elliott left us As a kid growing up in Durango in the 1960s and ’70s, sports were a focus of home life and I’d often hear my mom talk about Mike Elliott in reverential...

DATE: Oct 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

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