Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
2 possible locations for pickleball courts
Durango is known as a outdoor, active and engaged community, and as such, it is a shame that one of the fastest growing sports worldwide is not a part of…
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Mercy provided excellent care
I recently had a hip replacement at Mercy Regional Medical Center. I cannot say enough good things about my surgeon, Dr. Paige Mallett, and the wonderful, caring staff. As everyone…
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Dixie Melton exemplifies quality health care
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for Southwest Colorado, and our health care providers deserve our gratitude and continued high regard for their hard work, ingenuity and perseverance. I would…
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Keep DHS skiing tradition alive
Durango High School has a long tradition of being one of the best ski teams in the state. From the early days of racing under Dolph Kuss, Walt Jackson and…
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Thanks to the hardworking team at SASO
I’d like to take a moment to thank all of the hardworking staff members and volunteers at our local Sexual Assault Services Organization. Every year, but especially this year, they…
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Labor group supports return of powwows
The Western Colorado Trades and Labor Assembly is a proud sponsor of Native American Market Days and Native American Cultural Programs, and we honor the many contributions of Native Americans…
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Lori Nightingale lived the Golden Rule
The recent headline in the Herald, “Good Samaritan critically injured in chain-reaction crash west of Durango,” immediately caught my attention. I was saddened and moved by the story of Lori…
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Make 9-R building into housing for teachers
I am a 14 year resident of Durango. I care a great deal about the quality of our schools. Recently, there was an article in The Durango Herald regarding a…
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U.S. should not have official religion
In the Oct. 29, 2021, letters to the editor, J. Paul Brown chastised the Herald for “vilifying” “Christians” and lauded himself for supporting “Christians” running for office. In other letters…
Editorials
Our View: Abortion and the court
Curtailing women’s rights would be divisive, dangerous and unfair
Letters to the Editor
Expand ‘wakeless’ hours at Lake Nighthorse
Thank you, Jim Cross, for your editorial about Lake Nighthorse (Herald, Nov. 19). You were very kind in your wording. However, let’s get honest about some of those boaters. Yes,…
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Macanudo comic strip was offensive
The so-called comic strip Macanudo has always been, to me, either weak or just plain stupid. However, the one that appeared last Friday (Herald, Nov. 16) insulting Christians was offensive.…
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An open letter to Rep. Lauren Boebert
Congresswoman, you are an embarrassment. Insulting your colleagues in Congress just further poisons the political atmosphere and makes it harder to do anything positive for the 3rd District of Colorado.…
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Durango needs pickleball courts
Could this happen? “Pickleball tournament brings $100K to Durango community and local businesses.” Pickleball is a new game. There has never been a sport like it. You can be 6…
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How good is city’s recycling, really?
Congratulations Durango. The city should be proud of the efforts put forth by the community about its inability to finish the food on its plates, drive it across town for…
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A challenge for The Durango Herald
Newspapers like The Durango Herald play a vital role in keeping the public informed and offering a forum for a wide range of opinion. Their task has been been made…
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Musical adventure at the Community Concert Hall
Friday night at the Met; I mean the Community Concert Hall, it sure seemed like it was the Met. Friday night the Southwest Civic Winds and conductor Rhonda Muckerman took…
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Thank you teachers, health care workers
As we all gather safely this holiday season, I am especially grateful for the health care workers and teachers who continue to do everything in their power to keep us…
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Public forum needed on 9-R building sale
Durango Fire Protection District (none of whose board members live within the city limits) is buying the Durango School District 9-R Administration Building for an Emergency Services Center. Durango City…
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Lake Nighthorse should be shared by all users
In the “Lake Nighthorse” editorial (Herald, Nov. 19), interesting how Jim Cross has appointed himself our collective spokesman. He continues to use his platform to push his personal agenda. Let’s…
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There is a campaign to sexualize minors
The Nov. 12 editorial titled “Book burning” mischaracterizes the issues involved in complaints raised by parents at school board meetings throughout the nation. Much of the controversy arises from the…
Editorials
Our View: A Thanksgiving invocation
words of gratitude for the gifts of family, friends, food
Guest Columns
Congress should follow Colorado’s example, protect immigrants
With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act finally signed into law and the Build Back Better Act passed in the U.S. House, Congress must continue working for the American people…
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‘Communist rules’ discredited for decades
I just read the “Communist rules …” letter to the editor by Phyllis Ludwig in the Nov. 20-21 Herald. A quick internet search shows that the alleged 1919 “document” referred…
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Take time to give this holiday season
Our country’s National Day of Giving is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 30. Have spare time or discretionary income? Why not choose to get involved by joining, volunteering or donating…
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Higher teacher salaries in 9-R may help
How can we say Durango School District 9-R is doing a good job (editorial Nov. 17) when roughly 60% of parents think it is failing in its primary task –…