Since its inception in 2008, the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act has evolved into a bill that will protect 60,000 acres of wildlands. What began as a 100,000-acre proposal has…
The cartoon you have chosen to reproduce and publish (Aug. 31) slanders and demeans those of us who are Christians, depicting that we, Christians, would side with the devil. This…
If Canada has been able to offer its citizens universal health care at half our per-capita cost for six decades, why can’t the U.S.? Thirty-four free-market democracies around the world…
Come on, Herald. Go, Rockies! Keith Byington Durango
Existing for over 40 years, KDUR is a phenomenal place to listen to various broadcasts, genres of music, and hear about upcoming community events. Its staff works diligently around the…
The Durango City Council is asking city voters to approve a $218,000,000 tax increase on the November ballot. This request has local sales tax and local property tax components that…
Lucas was going to vote for Trump until he saw Trump imitate a reporter with physical disabilities during his campaign. At that exact moment, Lucas said he could not vote…
Vote for setbacks. I live in an area that has gas wells right next to people’s houses. I can smell it all the time. Look at Sunnyside school. A pump…
Equally damaging, Trump targets only those people who have been critical of him. So Trump has now politicized national security operations, ruptured relations between the civil and military/intelligence arms of…
For Coloradans with qualifying disabilities, Medicaid can be the difference between living in a nursing home and living in the mainstream community with family and neighbors. Medicaid can pay for…
The feel-good article has a glowing recommendation for our community to join together to plant and grow more milkweed. There is a very serious side to dealing with milkweed from…
In a Herald article, it is stated: “If elected, Smith said he wouldn’t consider himself the final arbiter of a law’s constitutionality. He said it is legislators’ job to pass…
Unger is running on three key issues: Healthcare: Unger believes we need a national healthcare system open to all, regardless of age, gender, ability to pay, or pre-existing conditions. Education:…
Whoever posted the flyer trespassed on private property, removed a reflective sticker that was on my gatepost for safety, and used the sticker to mount a flyer on our mailbox.…
Michael Cohen’s plea of guilt to criminal charges is laudable. His personal soul-searching acknowledgment that he tell the truth is somewhat like a confession and plea for forgiveness. His legal…
Sponsored by the Four Corners Community Bank, the Community Foundation presented the concert series to benefit 10 selected Durango nonprofits that are participating in the Jumpstart Program, a professional development…
Apparently, Mr. Kerr believes that if your vehicle has an out-of-state license plate, you should be allowed to park wherever you see fit because you might be a tourist spending…
I agree that to have an informed understanding of current events you need to bring a wide range of reading, viewing and listening to bear on your thinking process. It’s…
The parking spots aren’t that big to begin with and the person parked in front of me was at the very end of their spot, so I backed up just…
I admire your willingness to work with the opposition, the courage and independence you displayed when disagreeing with members and policies of your party, the respect and sincerity you showed…
I, too, drive a big truck. Ford Super Duty 350. Eight-foot bed. Tires 20s. I have and always will park my truck where it does not cause a problem for…
Rep Scott Tipton recently wrote an article called “Firefighting with law.” He proposes we reduce the forest’s fuel load of downed timber and dense growth by increasing the amount of…
Colton Black is the most genuine, honest and caring man that I know! He has the character, integrity and financial experience we need to fix the current issues in the…
According to this article, ASH is bursting at the seams. I have a problem with the existence of a for-profit hospital in our small community. My belief is that, in…
This project would also recognize all involved in firefighting efforts and those affected – fire departments, first responders, the Forest Service, charitable organizations and businesses, residents of both cities –…
During this meeting, a concerned citizen took the time to prepare a presentation to fit within the 3-minute time limit established for citizen input and he attempted to tackle a…
I am a moderate Republican. I am not afraid to cross the party lines when it is the right thing to do. I voted for Sean Smith the first time…
Lawyers are officers of the court and have a higher obligation than non-lawyers to obey and respect the law. Only corrupt and unethical lawyers conspire with a client to break…
What next does President Donald Trump have planned, concentration camps and gas chambers? What godless, satanic, heartless animal would do this? Not Hitler nor Stalin, but our own poster child…
