Editorials
Our view: A Colorado pandemic must-read
A new investigative report shows how Colorado’s pandemic response faltered
Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Tipton’s not the true conservative in race
That’s right, our well-funded local congressman chose to buy his way onto the ballot instead of trying to earn votes from Republican delegates. Why did Tipton, who previously spent eight…
Editorials
Our view: The birth of flight in a letter
May 13, 1900, a mechanic wrote to an engineer – and men acquired wings
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Not wearing a mask is selfish and evil
I have to assume that we were discouraged from using masks early on in this pandemic because American companies didn’t have sufficient numbers of them on hand to protect both…
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Council members stand up to bullying
The weekend edition contained three excellent articles. First, the editorial “Is this necessary,” regarding the infighting among our revered City Council members. Very eye-opening. Kudos to members Kim Baxter and…
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Virus drives switch to plant-based ‘meat’
In reaction, U.S. sales of plant-based meats surged by 265%, according to consumer data group Nielsen. Shares of Beyond Meat, a prominent plant-based meat brand, rallied by 60%. A Washington…
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Letters: Please help to rescue our gift shops
Independent gift retailers help create the unique style and personality of Main Streets everywhere. This industry is all about relationships and those who make a living working in this industry…
Editorials
Our view: Michael McClure – sail on, sailor
du1-i-syn McClure was 22 at the time, the youngest of the Beat poets and writers who would send a revivifying jolt through the complacency of American mid-century culture. San Francisco…
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Durango virus responses are inconsistent
I just had the serology test at the Fairgrounds. Cedar Diagnostics is doing them, as well as the PCR test. You can go in to Gandolph’s and get a bong…
Editorials
Our view: City Council could make better use of our time
Durango City Council is going in circles arguing about its own conduct
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Why isn’t Herald covering Tara Reade?
Tara Reade says Biden raped her. She reported her truth immediately, decades ago. To her friends, mother, brother, neighbor, etc. She even made a report to her superiors in the…
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Letters: LPEA increases rates to save you money
I would also like to thank our current LPEA board of directors for the unanimous decision to hire Jessica Matlock, the new CEO, and for its fiscally responsible decisions in…
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Letters: Your LPEA endorsements are laughable
Somehow the Herald thinks being involved with NASA as an engineer is more relevant than the 25 years utility experience that McWilliams possesses? The next quote: “We favor Rachel Landis,…
Editorials
Our view: Let’s just give everyone an A-plus …
grading in a pandemic isn’t easy. San Francisco didn’t try.
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Local lockdown not about saving lives
The reason: There had been an uptick in cases in surrounding communities. As this drags on and restrictions are lifted, those who have been sheltered at home will go out…
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Letters: Virus has been blown out of proportion
Because I believe this whole thing is blown way out of proportion to its reality. It is a flu that affects at most 5% to 10% of the population, yet…
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Letters: And also, this is a bad allergy season
People are miserable, and many have previously received “allergy shots” when symptoms get bad. It is important to know that “allergy shots” given once or twice a year are actually…
Editorials
Our view: This is no time to relax our guard
Despite confusion and mixed messages, we’re ready to start back – slowly
Editorials
Our view: You can find the world in a puddle
du1-i-syn Start with the ducks, which we think are Green-winged Teals, and which arrive to claim or reclaim their preserves as winter recedes, always one pair per pond. They paddle…
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Now is just the time for Medicare for All
Even those who are still employed may see their coverage downgraded as their employers rush to cut costs. At the same time, a new analysis estimates that premiums for those…
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Letters: Please be honest and turn in the money
I was told another person lost $100 the day before the same way. Please be honest and turn the money in to Walmart customer service. We are all doing things…
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Letters: Stimulus payments support drug habits
We’ve been here over 20 years, getting our news from New Mexico, as their foster children. We didn’t know about the Colorado governor’s stay-at-home order, but did get an alert…
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Letters: I’m proud of our wildlife when it’s alive
Please do not tell news outlets or others about the “beautiful wildlife” which crosses your yards. If you do that, hunters with big guns will come and kill the animals.…
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Letters: Forest Service is ignoring our health
Meanwhile, over the past 10 years, the U.S. Forest Service has engaged endless prescribed burning and the growing of wildfires, while telling us we should just get used to smoke.…
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Letters: I’ll be voting for Marsha Porter-Norton
Porter-Norton has a record of leadership and collaboration having facilitated thousands of meetings and forums in our area and working with more than 100 organizations to help them achieve their…
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Letters: Please give a thought to the dandelions
Did you know that tiny bursts of sunshine are emerging from our lawns, ranch lands and public places, announcing that spring is truly here? It’s dandelion season. The name dandelion…
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Letters: City should start seeing other choices
Why not ask some engineers if it is possible to expand the width of the bridge on one side for pedestrians and bikes? Let them come up with some options…
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Letters: Democrat elitists say do not drink bleach
The manufacturers of the products publicly stated that none of these products were meant to be used like this and serious injury could result. Hillary Clinton probably owns their stock…
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Letters: Truth is the truth – and then there’s bias
I might turn on NPR first because it’s a great source for local and national news. I also comb through Fox News, CNN, The New York Times, The Durango Herald…
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Letters: Smedley’s smarts and wit will be missed
While I did not get the chance to read his offending Action Line column, I got the gist from his well-written and sincere apology. I’m guessing most of us during…