Letters to the Editor - The Durango Herald

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‘Next Step’ and speed study out of control

I recently attended a City Council meeting that allowed us to speak about the city’s new proposed speed study. The study on East Seventh Street will install diagonal, back-in parking into ou...

Our county commissioners serve all

I take exception to the editorial, “Appoint a Republican,” (Herald, Jun. 27). The thesis implies that La Plata County Commissioners do not seek input on policies and decisions from our broad...

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Be thankful for Durango’s civility, intelligence and maturity

With protests experiencing violence all over this nation, we are blessed that Durango still has civility despite strong differences between factions. Durango should teach other communities t...

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Let’s show our pride and raise our flags

Why has the MAGA movement seemingly usurped the American flag? Why has it become a symbol of hate and division? Our flag has been meant to be a unifying symbol for all Americans. It saddens ...

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

Democracy isn't a consolation prize

The La Plata County Democratic Party should not appoint a Republican to replace Clyde Church as county commissioner. The arguments presented by the Herald's editorial board are, in a word, l...

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

Step up your game, editors

So the Herald’s editorial board is against political violence (Herald, June 22). Let me restate that. They are against political violence only when it suits their leftist narrative. Yes, th...

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

A thing worth doing is worth doing well

I second Ed Lehner’s (Herald, June 22) call for the city of Durango to redo the new Animas River Trail signs so that the text and graphics send a clear and consistent message. I commend the...

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

Bold-faced flaunting does not minimize bribery

My uncle Gus lived in a country where traffic violations were ignored with a $20 bill folded behind your driver license. Building permits were more expensive, but the process was clear: brib...

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

We need a resistance and Sen. Bennet is MIA

Where are you, Michael Bennet? Where is your backbone? Stop sending emails begging for money and do something. We are all poised and ready to follow a resistance movement. Where are the call...

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

Attitude and patronage not welcome here

Please do not return to our fine town. Your attitude and your patronage are not welcome here. You have proved to be one of those people who do not respect the right of everyone’s free speech...

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

Welcome to Durango’s Indy 500 speedways

Once upon a time in a Durango long, long ago, Main Avenue was relatively calm, lined with homes, no stop lights, folks pretty much drove the speed limit. Our first responders may have been “...

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A visitor to Durango, not a landlord

I am writing in response to the letter, “Great Job on No Kings march,” from Florida (Herald, Jun. 20). Thank you for being a prime example of the attitude that inspired us to express our ri...

DATE: Jun 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.