Letters to the Editor

Vote for me to abolish the U.S. Senate
Letters to the Editor

Vote for me to abolish the U.S. Senate

May 31, 2019

The slogan “unity in diversity” has been used by religious and political groups to promote harmony and celebration of multiculturalism based on an understanding that our differences enrich us. Nelson…

Trump’s Forest Service cannot be trusted
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Trump’s Forest Service cannot be trusted

May 31, 2019

I do not trust the Forest Service, or the Bureau of Land Management or the Fish and Wildlife Service, or any other government natural resource management agency under President Donald…

Not so fast there on stem cell therapy
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Not so fast there on stem cell therapy

May 31, 2019

Stem cell therapy has been a topic of great interest in medical research. Stem cells obtained from either the patient, umbilical cord blood or other sources have demonstrated some potential…

Herald fails to see the history of racism
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Herald fails to see the history of racism

May 30, 2019

For hundreds of years, the Animas Valley and San Juans were Ute land, but the chief sign itself has only been around since the 1950s. It celebrates the commodification of…

Sometimes, wilderness needs chain saw
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Sometimes, wilderness needs chain saw

May 29, 2019

In 2017, the Forest Service, San Juan BCH, outfitters and other volunteers opened about 50% of our system trails on the Pagosa Ranger District. In 2018, working together with outfitters…

Political cartoons are truly offensive
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Political cartoons are truly offensive

May 28, 2019

We’re to believe that anyone who is against murdering unborn babies is a kook? And if we think the Constitution should be upheld, we’re radical? Should we assume that comatose…

Cory Gardner leads on climate change
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Cory Gardner leads on climate change

May 28, 2019

How do we pick the best technology and policy solutions to help us adapt to a changing climate and mitigate the extent of that change? What resources do scientists need…

Norton is a gold mine for the county
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Norton is a gold mine for the county

May 28, 2019

I have never spoken for someone running for office, but my love of this county has urged me to champion Marsha. Maybe it is easier to count a worthwhile organization…

Hey! Learn how to use your turn signals!
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Hey! Learn how to use your turn signals!

May 28, 2019

The one on Florida Road has become a race track of those roaring around and paying no attention to anyone else. If you are coming from the north, this little…

Use of chain saws in wilderness sound
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Use of chain saws in wilderness sound

May 27, 2019

As a member of the SJBCH, I’m personally responsible for assisting the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of public resources. I am writing in support…

Some doctors prefer Medicare for All
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Some doctors prefer Medicare for All

May 26, 2019

Yet more doctors now support Medicare For All even if it means slightly lower salaries. A registered Republican working at a gene-sequencing firm told Vox that despite growing up a…

The amendment for reproductive rights
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The amendment for reproductive rights

May 26, 2019

In 1923, Alice Paul introduced the ERA, after the 19th amendment, affirming women the right to vote, was ratified. In 1972, the ERA was finally passed by Congress. However, 15…

Love and courage at the Rec Center
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Love and courage at the Rec Center

May 25, 2019

Sixth grade can be the pits. Middle school can be emotionally crippling. I stayed and watched, wet and cold, as 60 other kids stood on the side shivering, lips blue,…

Take an hour Monday to honor soldiers
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Take an hour Monday to honor soldiers

May 24, 2019

Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or political decision, these are our men and women who…

Who needs China? Trade wars are wrong.
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Who needs China? Trade wars are wrong.

May 23, 2019

If U.S. companies that manufacture goods in China feel that the appropriation of their intellectual property costs more than manufacturing in China benefits their bottom line, they would find another…

Stop supporting panhandlers, disrespect
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Stop supporting panhandlers, disrespect

May 22, 2019

For example, I was near City Market when a young transient man asked if he could take me to dinner. I declined and he started yelling. The yelling continued until…

Story on caring for mentally ill resonates
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Story on caring for mentally ill resonates

May 22, 2019

The most recent article about the frustrations the Middleton family experiences is one of hundreds in this nation. This article reached many, and, for me it has provided me with…

Ballot wrong place for Electoral College
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Ballot wrong place for Electoral College

May 20, 2019

Article II, section 1 of the U.S. Constitution states, “Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors” to the Electoral College.…

Carbon dividend bill is what’s needed
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Carbon dividend bill is what’s needed

May 20, 2019

Problem is, individual actions are not enough. We need industry and businesses to participate. We need a national policy change from the government that garners widespread participation to affect the…

Welcome to logic in the age of Trump
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Welcome to logic in the age of Trump

May 19, 2019

A president cannot be indicted while he’s in office; The attorney general’s decision to exonerate the president is not subject to question; Congressional committees have no right to examine critical…

There are no conspiracies in this county!
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There are no conspiracies in this county!

May 18, 2019

Colorado requires all county assessors to re-value the property in their county every two years. For tax years 2020 and 2021, values were set using sales that occurred July 1,…

The citizens are letting the county down
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The citizens are letting the county down

May 17, 2019

The citizens of La Plata County are if anything under-taxed with regard to property taxes, and I, for one, would gladly pay more to provide for educating our children, libraries,…

We cannot just let wilderness run wild
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We cannot just let wilderness run wild

May 17, 2019

The value of Wilderness goes beyond recreation. Of great importance is wildlife habitat, watersheds and the preservation of pristine ecosystems for future scientific reference. However, man must enter on trails…

We have got to stop scaring our children
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We have got to stop scaring our children

May 16, 2019

Somebody probably thought she might have an AK-47 stuck in her little pocket. What should American society do about gun violence? Talking points are all over the social and political…

On climate change, we can do all this
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On climate change, we can do all this

May 15, 2019

The Brookings Institute just issued a report, summarizing, “The transition to the clean energy economy will primarily involve 320 unique occupations spread across three major industrial sectors: clean energy production,…

Approval voting seeks your approval
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Approval voting seeks your approval

May 13, 2019

The candidate with the broadest appeal wins. Approval voting discourages negative campaigning and political extremism. Under the current system, popular candidates sometimes lose when a minor candidate draws some votes…

La Plata County never ceases its trickery
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La Plata County never ceases its trickery

May 13, 2019

When it keeps failing at the ballot box, they’ll get even with the tax payer – the assessor will just raise the property values. This year’s values have skyrocketed in…

Durangoans, all your wokeness is a sham
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Durangoans, all your wokeness is a sham

May 13, 2019

If Karma were really taken seriously, if you wholeheartedly practiced what you blatantly claim to believe, I suspect there would be much more love, respect and kindness toward others and…

Join our lobby to fight climate change
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Join our lobby to fight climate change

May 11, 2019

I’m pleased to inform you the scholarships have been awarded. I was privileged to be on the committee interviewing applicants and awarding them. I’ll be honored to have these students…

Shouldn’t that unruly dog be on a leash?
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Shouldn’t that unruly dog be on a leash?

May 10, 2019

Of course, Durango is a dog town, so many people are bringing their furry friends along for hikes, runs and even bike rides. While I can’t complain about this in…