Letters to the Editor

Sen. Gardner should answer, yes or no
Letters to the Editor

Sen. Gardner should answer, yes or no

November 2, 2019

To change the subject several times to avoid the question is not what Colorado people elected him for. Does he represent us? Diane BeneschIgnacio

Killing Electoral College would be dandy
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Killing Electoral College would be dandy

November 2, 2019

A national popular vote strategy would remedy this and allow us to elect the president we choose. It offers Colorado and all of America one huge guarantee: The candidate who…

Let’s take a trip to land beyond plastic
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Let’s take a trip to land beyond plastic

November 1, 2019

The grocery store gave out tokens in exchange for customers using their own bags. Those tokens supported charities. The store was helping the environment and cared about nonprofits. I had…

Tell councilors we want Sunday hours
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Tell councilors we want Sunday hours

November 1, 2019

When I moved to Durango in 2015, I did two things almost immediately: I registered my change of address, to vote, and I applied for a library card. The first…

Letters: Colorado hunting is a beneficial industry
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Letters: Colorado hunting is a beneficial industry

November 1, 2019

While I am excited for the opportunity and the challenge, I am proud to know that my passion for the outdoors is part of an important state industry. The dollars…

Letters: Moran the right pick to stay on board
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Letters: Moran the right pick to stay on board

November 1, 2019

As a 9-R and Adult Education educator, teacher leader and community member, I have been fortunate to listen and learn from Stephanie’s expertise. Her advocacy and personal outreach to students…

Letters: Kristin Smith is better for school board
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Letters: Kristin Smith is better for school board

October 31, 2019

She consistently stepped up to make things happen. She was a key player in the Miller Games, Miller’s annual fundraiser. I was so impressed by her innovation and dedication to…

Letters: Yes on DD, to protect fish habitat
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Letters: Yes on DD, to protect fish habitat

October 31, 2019

Working in the fly fishing industry for almost 10 years now, water is our business. We have some of the best fly fishing in Colorado and we need cold, clean…

Letters: We need to keep Stephanie Moran on the school board
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Letters: We need to keep Stephanie Moran on the school board

October 31, 2019

She supported the Pathways program that helps transition 18- to 21-year-olds with disabilities into more independent lives. Stephanie understands the challenges both teachers and students face, and her experience is…

Letters: Not one person was injured by a wolf
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Letters: Not one person was injured by a wolf

October 30, 2019

I served as a park ranger in Yellowstone from 1980 to 1997, and I led hundreds of people afield to view and study wolves between 1999 and 2005. I never…

Letters: Support President Trump’s Colorado wall!
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Letters: Support President Trump’s Colorado wall!

October 30, 2019

For far too long, we have allowed residents of other states to come to Colorado and purchase real estate without any minimum dollar amounts. As a Realtor, I feel that…

Letters: Council’s budget scrutiny a good thing
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Letters: Council’s budget scrutiny a good thing

October 30, 2019

However, it does show why the City Council’s more deliberate, questioning budget process should be welcomed. This is not to say that they uncovered the situation, but perhaps the more…

Yes on CC, so Colorado can catch up
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Yes on CC, so Colorado can catch up

October 27, 2019

Colorado continues to fall short in its investment in basic services. As a result, our roads and bridges fall into disrepair while we ask our students and teachers to compete…

LPEA must exit Tri-State on the double
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LPEA must exit Tri-State on the double

October 26, 2019

Delta Montrose Electric will be free next year, and LPEA, seeking independence now, shares similar topography – high mountains, leading to pockets of windy plains and lots of sunny weather.…

It’s just thug life with President Trump
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It’s just thug life with President Trump

October 26, 2019

One might think that between now and the election, he might want to try to project an image of someone less despicable and conspicuously unfit to serve as president of…

Opening Durango library on Sundays is crucial
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Opening Durango library on Sundays is crucial

October 25, 2019

Closing of the Durango Public Library was one of many sacrifices made in the wake of the economic crunch of 2009, ironically just after our then-new, award-winning library opened. Most…

Support Durango’s Creative District
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Support Durango’s Creative District

October 25, 2019

Though a mouthful, the Creative District effort was developed through community-wide, grassroots efforts, through 29 meetings, 686 individual engagements and surveys, led by the Local First Foundation and community volunteers.…

It’s time to support Pine River library
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It’s time to support Pine River library

October 24, 2019

At the center is our library. It’s an award-winning gathering place with a librarian recognized for her achievements. The library has been a good steward of our tax money –…

Grateful for the care we got at Mercy
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Grateful for the care we got at Mercy

October 24, 2019

The staff went beyond the call of duty to diagnose and treat a rare, and sometimes fatal, disease. After a week in intensive care, the patient was discharged with all…

They’re pulling a fast one, vote No on CC
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They’re pulling a fast one, vote No on CC

October 24, 2019

Ballot Proposition CC is an effort by the state Legislature to eliminate the TABOR amendment. For those that may not be familiar, this amendment was passed in 1992 and required…

Durango’s stone age: Vagrants in caves
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Durango’s stone age: Vagrants in caves

October 24, 2019

I’m guessing not all were happy with the new location. A 10-minute walk to a bus stop! Oh my, how horrible. I walk 1.3 miles to work. We seem to…

Stephanie Moran is quiet and skilled
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Stephanie Moran is quiet and skilled

October 24, 2019

I have served on the board with Stephanie for the past year and greatly appreciate her contributions to our community. Time and again, I have been struck by Stephanie’s work…

Paging Cathy Metz: Remove this tree
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Paging Cathy Metz: Remove this tree

October 23, 2019

Parks and Rec Director Cathy Metz was asked to cut this tree down in late 2015 and 2016. She won’t do it. The tree is almost dead, at least half…

Herald should dump progressive, irrelevant columns
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Herald should dump progressive, irrelevant columns

October 22, 2019

Today, the population is around 57,000 and the Herald’s circulation is a touch over 7,000, including about 1,500 online subscribers. While the population increased almost 25,000 over that time period,…