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Don’t waste time writing representatives
Letters to the Editor

Don’t waste time writing representatives

February 1, 2017

Unless you are a significant monetary contributor to Congressman Tipton or Senators Gardner and Bennet, don’t waste your time and postage to contact these guys. There’s a chance you may…

Dan, hope is not the antonym of action
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Dan, hope is not the antonym of action

February 1, 2017

Hope is not the opposite of action. The opposite of hope is despair. And when there is despair and hopelessness, there is no action. A despairing, hopeless person is not…

Don’t understand reasons for the march
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Don’t understand reasons for the march

February 1, 2017

We American women have more freedom and rights than in virtually any other country or culture on Earth. What indication is there that these will now be threatened? Trump has…

Why so many languages in guidebook?
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Why so many languages in guidebook?

February 1, 2017

However, the State of California printed its 2016 general election voter information guide in ten languages plus English. The League of Woman Voters in California offered a voters guide in…

About proposed hotel on Camino del Rio
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About proposed hotel on Camino del Rio

February 1, 2017

Q: Glad you’re home early, perfect timing! Where’s the rice? A: No rice. I couldn’t turn into the store again; no one would let me in. You know there’s no…

We have a right to demand Trump divest
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We have a right to demand Trump divest

February 1, 2017

But he thinks himself special, and he’s bamboozled some of the public so far, so why change? Yet, for a man who consistently twists what’s real, he says “trust me”…

The wealthiest people have earned it
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The wealthiest people have earned it

January 30, 2017

Oh tsk, tsk. How terrible. How unfair. Evidence of income inequality! My personal, initial reaction was that these people had probably inherited their wealth, and I drew a judgment of…

Time for Tipton to act on climate change
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Time for Tipton to act on climate change

January 30, 2017

In the interview, Tipton acknowledged that there are natural climate variations, bringing both glaciers and drought to Colorado over the course of thousands of years. But the congressman dismisses the…

We get too soon old, too late smart
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We get too soon old, too late smart

January 29, 2017

I am 96 years young. I voted for George W. Bush and he started a war on weapons of mass destruction, and it is still going on. Plus, there was…

ColoradoCare still makes most sense
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ColoradoCare still makes most sense

January 29, 2017

The deal-breaker flaw for me is that private insurance companies were invited to the table and are now making astronomical profits at the expense of we the people. We continue…

Healing after hard times
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Healing after hard times

January 29, 2017

Jeff planned for his family, but your caring and generosity helped ensure his wife and children will continue to have a lovely home here among family and friends. This is…

To people of the great state of Colorado
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To people of the great state of Colorado

January 29, 2017

I am asking for any and all information about your state to be sent to me. Please send me postcards, articles, maps, pictures, pins, pencils, posters, pamphlets or any other…

Cartoon unfairly singled out Dick White
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Cartoon unfairly singled out Dick White

January 29, 2017

Over the last four years, three successive Durango City Councils have voted unanimously to impose unwelcome rate increases needed to maintain these essential services, following roughly two decades during which…

Pipelines will impact Warren Buffet
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Pipelines will impact Warren Buffet

January 28, 2017

The Clintons and Obamas have been against the Keystone and Dakota pipelines because their big contributor is Warren Buffet, owner of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, and GATX Railroad…

Shout-out from the guy in the Pathfinder
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Shout-out from the guy in the Pathfinder

January 28, 2017

I have a broken sternum, lots of colorful bruises and many sore muscles. My 1989 metallic blue Pathfinder gave its life to protect me. Luckily, no one else was in…

In reference to an airport expansion
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In reference to an airport expansion

January 28, 2017

Now we must kick hard again. There are 7.5 acres adjoining the airport terminal for sale – and 35 more just north of that. Beautiful view, great area to park…

Bad example of our tax dollars at work
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Bad example of our tax dollars at work

January 27, 2017

The costs to perform this feat of security gymnastics is in the multi-millions so far. The cost is being born by the taxpayers of this country. Trump doesn’t even pay…

Trump isn’t perfect, but he’s American
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Trump isn’t perfect, but he’s American

January 27, 2017

In all fairness, the more open pundits did admit that there had never been a crowd as massive as was in attendance that day … possibly 800,000 to over a…

Why no story on inauguration boycott?
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Why no story on inauguration boycott?

January 27, 2017

The Herald is not considered “objective journalism” by very many in La Plata County. Prove them wrong for once and quit playing to your liberal friends in downtown Durango and…

Pruitt unqualified to be head of EPA
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Pruitt unqualified to be head of EPA

January 27, 2017

Pruitt is known for a number of things – as an ally of fossil fuels, a climate change denier and puppet for big money industry – but he is not…

Editorial toon choice showed blatant bias
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Editorial toon choice showed blatant bias

January 27, 2017

You continue to prejudice the American public against President Trump and negate the hopes for unity in this already divided nation. I’m quite sure that if Hillary Clinton had been…

Ban bikes with gears, drop handlebars
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Ban bikes with gears, drop handlebars

January 27, 2017

Thinking more clearly, it makes more sense to enforce the existing rules than to ban certain types of technology! Tim Castleman Sacramento, Calif.

Get a grip on reality; Donald Trump won
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Get a grip on reality; Donald Trump won

January 27, 2017

My response to him is, “Trashing Trump doesn’t change a thing. He won. Get over it, take a cold shower and smell the roses! Bob Gramera Durango

Addressing our health care concerns
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Addressing our health care concerns

January 25, 2017

“Plans come and go, and more often than not, don’t cover my doctors.” “I hate the surprise bills and I’m constantly having to fight my insurance company.” I’ve heard these…

County wants more than we can afford
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County wants more than we can afford

January 25, 2017

With the existing financial constraints placed upon the county budget, it would seem inappropriate to suggest a $291,000 upgrade to these facilities at this time. This idea serves as an…

If Trump does not divest, impeach him
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If Trump does not divest, impeach him

January 25, 2017

As he himself said, ”I cannot unknow what I know.” So, just because he says his sons will run his business and not talk to him – and of course,…

Fort Lewis men’s team is an inspiration
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Fort Lewis men’s team is an inspiration

January 24, 2017

However, over the course of the game, it wasn’t just the impeccable record that caught my attention. It was the pure and raw sense of community and togetherness that this…

Are bus scanners best use of 9-R funds?
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Are bus scanners best use of 9-R funds?

January 24, 2017

After all, what 6-year-old (or 15-year-old, for that matter) would have trouble keeping track of a bus card that must be used twice daily? But the real issue is that…

Park Elementary thankful for support
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Park Elementary thankful for support

January 24, 2017

On behalf of Park’s student body and staff we would like to thank the Durango community for the outpouring of support, love, thoughts, food and services that have been sent…

Nothing former about Lyman’s Olympics
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Nothing former about Lyman’s Olympics

January 24, 2017

Twice the article referred to Judge Lyman as a former Olympian. There are former presidents and former football and baseball players. But with participation in the Olympics, one will always…