Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Haters could work to improve America
I admit that I take issue with many things the president has done – and not done – but he was constitutionally elected (twice) and will be judged on his…
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Reauthorize LWCF before it expires
We have approximately two months left to reauthorize a 50-year national conservation program that has provided so much to American lives. And yet, I don’t see enough news on how…
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Humane Society has two reputations
I relocated here last fall, and, as an animal advocate, I gathered some information before moving. I was delighted to hear that LPCHS offers great care, has a robust volunteer…
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Follow Utah’s example with the homeless
How is Utah achieving such success? It is providing permanent housing to the homeless. Those who choose to accept the offer of permanent housing pay either $50 per month or…
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Get with Durango’s program or go home
It pains me to see, as a local who has lived here most of my life, what is happening to Durango: homelessness, crime, lack of respect for our town, trash…
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Immigrants less likely to commit crimes
How does he know this? Because some Border Patrol guy told him. Pretty much the world standard for verification there! Just a simple Google search reveals plenty of studies countering…
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Hold 9-R to same standards as students
Yet, almost a month later, teachers and staff still have not received their contracts, and the dedicated 9-R employees are uncertain of the administration’s lack of professionalism, adherence to the…
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Pricey condos not what Durango needs
The Regional Housing Alliance has identified the need for 790 housing units to meet the expected growth of the city and county in the next 10 years. These are to…
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Service a reminder of what is important
Jeff was truly singular in many ways, and his love of politics started early in life. His son, Patrick, when delivering a touching eulogy, reminded us that Jeff was 17-years…
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Long Horns are intelligent, good mothers
Durango has sure changed, and it is so sad to think someone is turned off by the passing by of these regal critters. Way to go, Doc and Blizzard. I’m…
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What is so special about sexual sins?
“Judge not! lest ye be judged!” is about as clear as the Bible gets. McCoy is apparently no more able to cleanse herself from her sin of judging and condemning…
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Obama is today’s Neville Chamberlain
Several weeks later, when this lie was obvious to all, the administration reluctantly admitted the attack was a planned act of terrorism. On May 31, 2014, Bowe Bergdahl was released…
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District 9-R should emulate the sheriff
Oh that another community leader, Durango School District 9-R Superintendent Dan Snowberger, had the same confidence in his people. No such luck, many heads have rolled. In what amounts to…
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U.S. police should emulate the Dutch
That was the first time I was arrested. My appreciation for authority does not run deep. My parents didn’t beat me into submission and I’m grateful. But it didn’t do…
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Give homeless people cards instead of money
It seems as though giving cash is not always the best solution. If people truly want and need help we can direct them in the right direction. Perhaps the Durango…
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Limit subdivisions to availability of water
Shouldn’t the county adhere to its existing rulings that balance water availability with population density rather than granting exceptions that undermine this crucial strategy? Jane Norton Durango
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Plea for apology at LPHS board meeting
Sorting one big black bag at a time. All just for the animals to make a dime. Some, misinformed, say they were there just for the bounty. Sorting through the…
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Thanks to first responders for saving son
Because I don’t know who did what, I’ll thank them all: Paramedic Dan Miller, Capt. Andy Miller, Clarke Brown, Dan Harshberger, Beau Reber and Paul Valdez. They each deserve to…
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Data do not support fearing immigrants
I wanted to get a clearer picture of the data, so I looked at the Sentencing Commission’s Interactive Sourcebook (again, easily accessible online), which relies on data from 2013, instead…
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Local talent keeps the Herald readable
At the same time, may we all continue to enjoy the warm and compelling writing of Ann Butler and Rachel Turiel and the always entertaining slants on local life of…
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Crime stats do not support Trump’s talk
Crime statistics by race or immigrant status are all over the place. And crime rates for immigrants – legal or otherwise – are less than the general population. Oh, and…
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Happy 50th anniversary, Head Start
I know, because I was a Head Start child. In my early years of life, my mother went back to school to get her nursing degree, and my father made…
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Powerhouse a unique offering for kids
As a mother of a teenager and a toddler, I often visited the museum, and both of my girls enjoyed the active, hands-on learning available there. There is truly something…
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Crime data abused for political point
The second- and third-largest crime categories performed by illegal aliens are drug-related: drug trafficking (17.4 percent) and simple possession or sale of a small amount of marijuana (5.8 percent). Fraud…
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Kardashians disprove U.S. greatness
Some time ago, the Herald ran a letter from a contributor who took umbrage at any criticism urged against what he feels to be our “great nation.” That sentiment stopped…
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Congress should support Iran nuke deal
Diplomacy is set to achieve what many thought impossible: stopping the spread of nuclear weapons to Iran. Opponents said Iran would never agree to freeze its nuclear program, let alone…
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Meet when most workers can attend
I would love to have gone, but this meeting, like so many others held by local elected boards and commissions, was held during working hours. I seem to see notices…