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Blame two commissioners for spending
Letters to the Editor

Blame two commissioners for spending

August 13, 2016

In order for the current county courthouse to be transformed into a federal court, it was necessary to vacate much of the building and relocate the departments vacated. These commissioners…

Fairgrounds the problem, not Fiesta Days
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Fairgrounds the problem, not Fiesta Days

August 13, 2016

Has anyone from the Herald staff visited what is left of our fairgrounds? The parking and access are horrible. I know that during Fiesta there are not enough available stalls…

What it means to grow up in Durango
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What it means to grow up in Durango

August 10, 2016

Though I was born in Denver, my parents moved my two younger sisters and I to Durango when we were 7, 4 and 1. To all five of us, Durango…

Arc is fine; spending more on it is not
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Arc is fine; spending more on it is not

August 10, 2016

However, on the other hand, after reading the article about the Durango library staffing, being aware of the loss of convenient recycling stations, increase in trolley fees (free trolley rides…

Rep. Tipton should support methane rule
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Rep. Tipton should support methane rule

August 10, 2016

As a farmer working the land in Southwest Colorado, I believe responsible and sustainable development of our resources is imperative for our livelihoods, our health and the health of the…

Arc’s location needs better landscaping
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Arc’s location needs better landscaping

August 9, 2016

There are grasses, bushes and trees all packed together in a small space with the rock art in the middle. There is no focal point; it is too busy. I…

Put the Arc of History in front of City Hall
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Put the Arc of History in front of City Hall

August 9, 2016

Because current city councilors seem to be quite enamored with our $28,000 skewered sandstone shish kebob, placing it in front of City Hall would allow them to see it every…

Relocate the Arc to Tech Center entrance
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Relocate the Arc to Tech Center entrance

August 9, 2016

Then, overnight, it sprouted a creative handsome head that made me grin each time I saw it (for the few days the police allowed it to entertain us). From then…

The voters should reject Amendment 69
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The voters should reject Amendment 69

August 9, 2016

Residents of our state, unless enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid, will only be able to access health care services that ColoradoCare chooses to provide. The proposed amendment says that the…

Leave Arc as symbol of Durango’s culture
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Leave Arc as symbol of Durango’s culture

August 9, 2016

The Arc of History is now the history of the Arc. Do not bother the artist to repair it. Do not remove it, destroy it, or sell it. Let it…

Durango elects progressives for county
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Durango elects progressives for county

August 9, 2016

This information has been published in several front-range publications and copies of this information were forwarded the Herald a month ago. It’s worth noting that the progressives like Josh Joswick,…

Repair and patrol Lightner Creek Road
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Repair and patrol Lightner Creek Road

August 8, 2016

I feel I have to write in after time and time again seeing drivers going 60 mph, 70 mph and even faster down Lightner Creek Road. It is a narrow,…

Trails 2000 boosts local quality of life
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Trails 2000 boosts local quality of life

August 8, 2016

Once back home from my soul-satisfying mountain bike ride, I sat down to read the T2000 booklet recently published by this amazing organization and gained even greater appreciation for the…

Bennet understands what really matters
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Bennet understands what really matters

August 8, 2016

He has served us well in Southwest Colorado. With the anniversary of the Gold King Mine spill, our community remembers how Sen. Michael Bennet fought for us in its wake.…

Hillary Clinton and why I am with her
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Hillary Clinton and why I am with her

August 7, 2016

I have no desire to return to the mythical “golden era” of the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. Our parents were terrified that we would contract polio. Children died from measles…

Still waiting to dabble feet in the lake
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Still waiting to dabble feet in the lake

August 7, 2016

Later, the control group indicated that only 300 comments were received to evaluate. With a Durango population of over 17,000 and county population over 54,000, this suggests that the local…

Just put a big Band-Aid on Arc of History
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Just put a big Band-Aid on Arc of History

August 6, 2016

I never failed to glance at it on my drive through town to see how our elves had embellished it, and it often served to raise my spirits. Could we…

Remind representatives to support CFPB
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Remind representatives to support CFPB

August 6, 2016

The CFPB has already returned over $11 billion to over 27 million consumers across the country by suing companies for breaking the law. Additionally, their website hosts a complaint database…

Amendment 69 is a win-win for Colorado
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Amendment 69 is a win-win for Colorado

August 6, 2016

They cry another tax. What do you think the high premiums, co-pays and deductibles are if not a tax on our incomes? Premiums are expected to go up another 30…

Light-hearted way to point out problems
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Light-hearted way to point out problems

August 6, 2016

For some, this was an outrage! Many wondered, “How could this rude group surprise area businesses and agencies in such a way without warning them ahead of time?” The ADA…

Volunteers needed to transport veterans
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Volunteers needed to transport veterans

August 6, 2016

Come join our team of volunteers to drive the Disabled American Veterans van to Albuquerque to take veterans to their medical appointments. Many veterans in our area need assistance. Our…

The Kochs are right — focus on Congress
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The Kochs are right — focus on Congress

August 6, 2016

Great advice for all of us with environmental concerns as well! The League of Conservation Voters has an environmental scorecard for all in Congress. In Colorado, we have Sen. Michael…

‘Yes’ to Patterson; ‘no’ to ColoradoCare
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‘Yes’ to Patterson; ‘no’ to ColoradoCare

August 6, 2016

Patterson understands the importance of industries like oil and gas and the coal mine that not only provide hundreds of jobs but royalties to help support our county. Patterson has…

VOA shelter does work with the disabled
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VOA shelter does work with the disabled

August 6, 2016

An informed conversation between the protester, the Southwest Center for Independence and VOA, rather than uninformed activism and protest, is by far preferred. The mentioned “written policy” of the Community…

Lack of Fiesta Rodeo coverage a shame
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Lack of Fiesta Rodeo coverage a shame

August 4, 2016

Sure wish the Herald would have covered it like any other sport around here (Iron Horse, etc.) with results and pictures. Let me fill you in for those who didn’t…

Monument threatens traditional uses
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Monument threatens traditional uses

August 4, 2016

We will lose wood gathering, guiding and hunting, piñon gathering and plant and herb gathering for Native and Anglo peoples, as well as ATV and horseback riding. There will be…

Let public participate in removal of Arc
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Let public participate in removal of Arc

August 4, 2016

Why not provide willing participants with the opportunity to assist in the project? They can execute waivers with respect to possible injury. Provide them with goggles, helmets and sledgehammers. Charge…

Brown’s foray into science ill-informed
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Brown’s foray into science ill-informed

August 3, 2016

Scientists and their work published in peer-reviewed scientific journals are the bedrock upon which mankind’s incredible achievements have been built. The polio vaccine, chemotherapy, the fact that the earth orbits…

Shame on Sen. Bennet for sham vote
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Shame on Sen. Bennet for sham vote

August 3, 2016

The Vermont law, passed a few years ago and that withstood legal challenges, had just gone into effect July 1. It required these few simple words: “produced with genetic engineering,”…

Shelter, Safehouse above and beyond
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Shelter, Safehouse above and beyond

August 1, 2016

Although there are stairs at the shelter, I never had to climb the stairs to receive the services they provide to anyone else, disability or not. I was accommodated. And…