Scheppelman signs, Hurd refuses
I was encouraged to learn that Hope Scheppelman, a candidate for U.S. Congress in Colorado’s 3rd District, has signed the pledge to introduce or co-sponsor the U.S. Term Limits constitutiona...
Trump’s America: Isolated and undesirable
Thank you, President Trump. Your vision of an isolationist nation has come to fruition. That’s right – nobody anywhere in the world wants to visit America anymore. The only reason someone fr...
DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Flock surveillance threatens our safety
Contrary to what multiple city leaders have claimed in response to requests by Durango residents that Flock cameras be removed from our city, this is not a simple choice between public safet...
DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Mall redevelopment makes perfect sense
I read with interest the recent article on the Durango Mall revitalization proposal, anchored by Whole Foods (Herald, Dec. 10).
This is a fantastic, forward-thinking project for a mostly vac...
DATE: Dec 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
What happens here becomes our headlines
I am writing in response to Dennis Pierce’s letter to the editor, “A question about Herald border coverage,” (Herald, Dec. 12).
During the Biden administration, most immigration activity was...
DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
LPEA must be transparent about condemnations, projects
Rumors of potential property condemnations in Archuleta County raise a fundamental concern: Are these projects truly necessary to ensure affordable, reliable, local power, or is LPEA expandi...
DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Where have all the Republicans gone?
Never thought I’d say this, but I miss Republicans.
Generally, I have disagreed with Republican platforms and beliefs, but we could disagree and have rational discussions: You think that mi...
DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Rep. Hurd: Puppet of extremist power
Rep. Jeff Hurd is clearly a puppet of the Russian government as he follows the illegitimate president of this country, who is a puppet of Vladimir Putin.
Our congressman had many months to d...
DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
What gets covered and why?
I was surprised that, once more, there was nothing in the paper on Pearl Harbor Day about Pearl Harbor Day. I'd like you to write a staff editorial about how you make decisions about which n...
DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
WRC board: committed to community, clients
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Resource Center, we would like to respond to recent inquiries from The Durango Herald regarding the departures of valued staff members and ...
DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Say yes to new homes in Durango
Thank you to the Herald for covering the proposed Durango Mall redevelopment, and to the Urban Renewal Authority board, city staff and engaged residents who are taking the time to study it c...
DATE: Dec 21, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
Is Durango’s trailer policy fair?
I have a 24-foot travel trailer that we use during the summer. Otherwise, it is in storage. It is fully registered, and I pay my taxes, some of which go to city streets.
We usually bring it ...
DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
