McLachlan was a teacher at Durango High School for 20 years and excelled at motivating all students, from the highly-motivated to the uninspired. She has real-world experience in working with…
Your major criticism of the plan was that “too many of the specifics would be in the state’s constitution, virtually unchangeable with experimentation, including tax rates and leadership composition.” But…
I think we can all agree we don’t want “experimentation with the taxes.” If there is a $2 billion surplus, as predicted, this could be refunded to Colorado residents. Western…
Tell me, how does one coexist with people who may believe the Second Amendment gives them the right to kill? Jeffrey Sanders Durango
Typical Clinton supporters: College educated and those who are scared out of their minds that a candidate who has a mental disorder (ask any psychologist or psychiatrist in the country)…
A noticeable part of their campaign contributions come from special interest groups or individuals associated with Earthworks, San Juan Citizens Alliance and Colorado Conservation Voters Action Fund. Further, there are…
First, let me make it clear: I am one of the largest property taxpayers in the county, and as I’ve told many people my first instinct is to say “enough…
There are many reasons to vote against Amendment 69, but lack of accountability is foremost. The only requirement to become a member of the proposed board of 21 is to…
Lachelt has achieved much in her first term, and plans to do much more to maintain the county as one of the most desirable places to live in Colorado. Her…
Colorado Assessors are still on the 2014 level of appraisal value due to the state appraisal cycle, and these numbers represent changes using actual value in 2014 dollars, throughout the…
Nobes seems to indicate that she was at the presentation by state Sen. Aguilar on Sept. 1, but if she was, she must not have been paying attention. The ColoradoCare…
Lachelt has demonstrated her ability to work with a variety of stakeholder groups on complex issues facing our county that offer no easy answers. She is a good listener –…
This ill-considered ban does not actually address the issue of safety, although public safety is cited as the reason behind the ban. The relevant safety factors in bicycle usage are…
I was for single-payer health care for all until I read the details. Particularly disturbing were sections 9 and 11. I recommend everyone read them before voting. The proposed tax…
Instead of auctioning it’s remains, why not sell pieces as souvenirs or as mementos to help raise funds for a replacement? David Bessey Hesperus
I’m not kidding, it’s a real word. Scot Trinklein Bayfield
This amendment wouldn’t really even provide insurance itself. It calls for oversight from a board that citizens have no input on and that is alarming. Add to those frightening ideas…
What I find frustrating is misinformation being used to oppose the airport expansion. An example is Sandy Alexander’s letter to the editor (Herald, Sept. 14). Our terminal is in dire…
The Trojan horse into your wallet in those cases is the footnote that “you have to notify the company at the end of the specified time period that you no…
For the moment, I am going to trust you will do so in the best interest of fair and impartial journalism that truly informs the readers. Seeing proof of that,…
Of course, without correcting for population growth, inflation and productivity growth, the numbers mean little to even an economist. Hence, they commonly focus on the comparison (or ratio) of debt…
Durango 9-R is currently using outdated curriculum and resources. At the high school, our department has not had the funds to purchase up-to-date texts and materials since 2003. If we…
We do have one person who wants to give you back some of your money. Paul Wainwright Hesperus
Can you imagine trying to sell a prospective business owner on relocating to Colorado or starting a new business in light of the new 10 percent payroll tax this amendment…
His first attempt at state legislation was to allow the killing of bears as they emerge in the spring, thus leaving the new cubs to starve to death in their…
Really now, isn’t it a tribute to her expertise in natural resources that led Gov. Hickenlooper to appoint her to his oil and gas task force to seek a workable…
Julie Reiskin from the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition had it right, but I believe the two recent Herald articles missed a couple points. The ADA does not allow for “drive-by”…
Clinton has been held responsible for Benghazi, although she wasn’t; but media needs to sell their wares and that makes good reading, saves jobs and makes money. The blame game.…
On one side, there are people who travel a lot saying the airport is not a perfect fit but suits their needs. Others say they are really frustrated with flight…
We chose Durango because of the economic vitality apparent in this corner of Colorado, a decision that pitted Durango against some of the West’s better-known communities of comparable size. Our…
