Letters to the Editor

Skiing on a patch of snow in China’s desert
Letter from Korla

Skiing on a patch of snow in China’s desert

March 1, 2014

As far as ski resorts go, Long Zhi Shan, or Dragon Mountain, is not your typical one: there are no chairlifts; the ski instructors wear jeans; there are only two…

More information needed about FLC credits
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More information needed about FLC credits

March 1, 2014

Burke indicated this decision flies in the face of “shared governance.” My question is: If faculty voted to decrease their workload by 25 percent, i.e., teach three classes rather than…

Install carbon-monoxide detector to be safe
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Install carbon-monoxide detector to be safe

March 1, 2014

Carbon monoxide is produced when a fossil-fueled appliance does not achieve complete combustion. These gases are normally removed by way of a draft exhaust flue. When performing an energy audit,…

Chapman Hill, an excellent community asset
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Chapman Hill, an excellent community asset

March 1, 2014

I have three kids who spent on average five days a week at Chapman Hill, either after school or after a full day skiing at Purgatory. Chapman Hill provides an…

Roberts’ water bill shows political courage
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Roberts’ water bill shows political courage

March 1, 2014

So, who will be today’s heroes and lead the current conversations? Who can we go to today if we want to be a part of the solution? Roberts, Steve Harris…

Parents: Brush your kids’ teeth
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Parents: Brush your kids’ teeth

March 1, 2014

What’s most disturbing about childhood dental disease is it is pervasive despite being nearly 100 percent preventable. The truth is cavities are not normal or inevitable. They are not a…

Suing Animas High School is appalling
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Suing Animas High School is appalling

March 1, 2014

As a senior at Animas High School and the daughter of a founder, I have witnessed AHS grow from an inkling of an idea to a vibrant and lively community.…

Obama, get on Air Force One to Sochi – ASAP
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Obama, get on Air Force One to Sochi – ASAP

March 1, 2014

At the same time, Putin’s visit to the members of the U.S. Olympic team at their residence was a consummate gesture of diplomacy and good sportsmanship. Watching Olympic events is…

Today is last day to sign up for solar credit
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Today is last day to sign up for solar credit

February 27, 2014

A photovotaic electric system at below-market price will reduce utility bills for many years. The 30 percent federal-tax credit and average renewable-energy credit of $1,400 will create additional savings in…

Credit change based on false claims
Letters to the Editor

Credit change based on false claims

February 26, 2014

Research by faculty in the AAUP found no evidence to support these claims. We discovered that every college in Colorado has courses carrying more than three credits. While Fort Lewis…

Apple options exist in downtown Durango
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Apple options exist in downtown Durango

February 26, 2014

But there has been an Apple specialist/Apple reseller in Durango for more than 25 years. The only difference between an Apple Store and an Apple specialist/reseller is ownership. The Connecting…

Electing by district disenfranchises voters
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Electing by district disenfranchises voters

February 24, 2014

The informed constituency mentioned above had its origins in the 1991 La Plata County home-rule initiative. A charter commission wrote and presented an excellent home-rule charter to the electorate in…

Time to boost Social Security payments now
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Time to boost Social Security payments now

February 24, 2014

Nationally, the monthly average benefit is only $1,269, not much more than a worker earning minimum wage. With pensions disappearing and cost of living adjustments not keeping pace with our…

Republican rhetoric seems a bit unhinged
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Republican rhetoric seems a bit unhinged

February 22, 2014

But more and more often, they are dredging up a term from the very bottom of their nearly empty rhetorical barrel, convincingly demonstrating their desperation, despondence and disconnect from reality.…

U.N. arms treaty is a red herring
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U.N. arms treaty is a red herring

February 22, 2014

Udall has been a strong advocate for Colorado’s sportsmen and gun owners. In fact, during the gun debates of 2013, he stood up for our rights and opposed an overly…

Long-term vision will best address training
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Long-term vision will best address training

February 22, 2014

If we are short-sighted, we run the risk of investing in a facility not accomplishing what we need it to. Simply getting something up and running right away is just…

FLC needs to rethink a few things
Letters to the Editor

FLC needs to rethink a few things

February 22, 2014

The so-called problem of transferring credits from one school to another was quite exaggerated. Furthermore, it is simply not true “FLC is the only public college in the state with…

International gun treaty protecting us
Letters to the Editor

International gun treaty protecting us

February 22, 2014

Recently, I did research on the actual treaty. In no way did the treaty affect the rights of any American or their guns within the United States. It merely directed…

Herald missed story about indictment
Letters to the Editor

Herald missed story about indictment

February 22, 2014

Maybe you could just reprint the story as to not bother your reporters with the job of actually reporting the important news: www.nationalreview.com/corner/371043/colorado-health-exchange-director-indicted-fraud-theft-jillian-kay-melchior. Wendy Cox Bayfield

LPEA, Herald act as shills for wireless giants
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LPEA, Herald act as shills for wireless giants

February 22, 2014

Baseless? The settlements say otherwise. LPEA has a single purpose: Get smart meters installed, fast, before they’re stopped! Same for Atmos Energy! Harms was selective in his references, ignoring credible…

Hitler correlation went too far
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Hitler correlation went too far

February 22, 2014

Gale has written numerous letters in the past criticizing the president for his views and actions – however, none of the past submissions has gone so far as to compare…

Work to make world better for all
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Work to make world better for all

February 20, 2014

Our country, however, is no longer that “Beacon on the Hill.” Somewhere along the line, our principles, honor and morals became eroded. It also seems to me that honesty, integrity,…

Airport plans remind of times past
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Airport plans remind of times past

February 20, 2014

We all failed in our requests and the expansion went forward with the excuse of keeping Frontier Airlines in Durango. They went belly up. They fired/laid-off employees and we still…

Retired engineer kept up medical equipment
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Retired engineer kept up medical equipment

February 19, 2014

Thanks to Roger for being only a phone call away when we needed his expert help while we tried to do our jobs in the medical community. Vickie Johnson, Jan…

Credit system switch a sad day for college
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Credit system switch a sad day for college

February 19, 2014

Most alarming is how the FLC administration is ignoring the will of the faculty. According to a recent survey, the majority of faculty (56 percent overall, or 90 percent of…

Southwest Colorado rich in library resources
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Southwest Colorado rich in library resources

February 17, 2014

In addition to the Pine River Valley Library we have Durango Public Library, Durango Arts Center Library, Ignacio Community Library, Ruby M. Sisson Library in Pagosa Springs. At Fort Lewis…

Atlas Shrugged is misunderstood by most
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Atlas Shrugged is misunderstood by most

February 17, 2014

First, it should be said that Atlas Shrugged is the second-most influential book in the United States behind the Bible in a survey conducted by the Library of Congress. It…