The Herald used to have regular get-togethers with readers participating in discussions on current events over coffee at various locations around town. Bill’s ability to lead these discussions and help to find common ground among the participants was impressive. I shall miss our off-the-record exchanges, and I wish him well in his well-deserved retirement.

With Ellen Stein taking over, I shall look forward to trading opinions with a person who cut her teeth in the Telluride political arena.

Dennis Pierce

Durango