LPEA leadership in question
LPEA is less than three months away from ending its membership in the Tri-State nonprofit cooperative, yet the organization faces serious management turmoil. In the past two months alone, bo...
A bookmark’s timely reminder
As a frequent library visitor, I often pick up one of the student created bookmarks sponsored by the Friends of the Durango Public Library. The bookmarks feature a saying or quote and origin...
DATE: Jan 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Watching democracy die in stunned silence
We can only sit back and watch in dumfounded, stunned silence as the Noem Nazi army eviscerates the lives of hardworking Americans on a daily basis. Being the point of the Stephen Miller MAG...
DATE: Jan 28, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Rep. Hurd: This moment demands more
Recently I have received several emails from Mr. Hurd extolling his accomplishments for our district. In one of them, he commented that he is not a big user of social media and touted his wo...
DATE: Jan 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Use lodgers tax for airport shuttle
Yea for the Herald’s local news – journalism provides democracy at work.
Shouldn’t the lodgers tax go for an airport shuttle?
Sandra Mapel
Durango
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DATE: Jan 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Rep. Hurd, why silence on Good’s murder?
I am writing regarding Rep. Hurd’s Jan. 12 “Hurd Huddle” that arrived in my inbox, five days after Renee Nicole Good was murdered by an ICE agent. While this Huddle edition was intended to b...
DATE: Jan 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Sunnyside shows ethics and profit can coexist
One of the best things about living in La Plata County is the many humane business owners like Jerry and Karen Zink. They exemplify the truth that growing and sustaining successful businesse...
DATE: Jan 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
My mother survived fascism
We are being assaulted daily by extraordinary actions and events. Likewise, our political conversations are infused with a barrage of ill-defined labels, loud vulgar language and distortion ...
DATE: Jan 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
A tribute to Sen. Campbell
I have been in the real estate business for over 50 years, and I had a great experience with Ben in 1992.
At the time, I was working with a friend of mine – a veteran – who was trying to pur...
DATE: Jan 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
A nurse’s call for accountable leadership
You may not know me, but there’s a good chance you know someone in this community I’ve worked to help. As a nurse, volunteer and disability advocate, I’ve spent my career contributing to thi...
DATE: Jan 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
No honor in ICE violence
Dear ICE agents,
There is no honor in attacking old people.
Patrick Vigil
Durango
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DATE: Jan 25, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Hurd finally showing independent leadership
Rep. Jeff Hurd finally did something to make me proud of him. I have written him over 100 emails and have received many somewhat personalized responses. I started writing to him near Easter ...
DATE: Jan 23, 2026 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
