Except the prime minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, called him out on that, saying Denmark does not have a socialist economy and to quit saying that because it’s hurting their…
Plastics emit dangerous toxins, including phthalates and bisphenols, which are endocrine disruptors. This means that they interfere with normal hormone function and can affect the reproductive, metabolic and neurologic systems,…
The proposed new pedestrian bridge at 32nd Street is likely to result in that normal response. The new structure will require adjustment, but there are many good reasons to build…
I agree with the assessment of many citizens that this bridge, actually three bridges as shown in the rendering published in The Herald, are an abomination. I question the safety…
nation deserves better than what Senate Republicans provided
He cut down Michael Frasier’s support for Sen. Cory Gardner. The silent majority supports our president and the changes that are taking place in America. It must be miserable being…
President Trump claims to be operating as a patriotic public service-minded president, as he singlehandedly is destroying not only our nation but the formerly righteous Republican Party. Although I have…
One of my chores on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday when I’m online is to print the crossword puzzle for my wife, as it appears in the e-memory online edition of…
A new set for the 32nd Street bridge project are coming next week
the death of the Soviet Union could not kill its critique of capitalism
One day I walked in on him watching without permission. He reacted with alarm, covered his eyes with his hands and said, “Don’t see me!” This reaction bears striking similarities…
There is always opposition. Remember when no one wanted the Rec Center? It is now one of our most used and appreciated amenities. Similarly, the Animas River Trail, used by…
Amaya provides several thousand massages a year to our community, supporting 20 employees. Many come to relax and enjoy the outdoor sanctuary, which includes a hot tub, cold plunge and…
I challenge both. There are 209,000 at-grade railroad crossings nationally, only one-third protected by flashing lights or gates. The clear site distance is excellent in this area and trains travel…
For over two centuries, the system of checks and balances enshrined in the Constitution has protected us from falling through that trap door. When the checks and balances themselves are…
Canada has long wait times to see a doctor: The U.S. has longer wait times than nine other developed countries. The problem is a shortage of physicians, not the single-payer…
When typos are in your eyes, I’ll defy them all. I’m on your side of the railroad tracks And when crossovers can’t be found Like a bridge over smoky waters,…
There are so many other things (sidewalks, roads, etc.) that need to be repaired and upgraded. This truly is a “Good grief, what will they think of next?” moment. Don’t…
From the headlines to the page numbers, every detail was laugh-worthy. We have been keeping it around because different jokes keep popping out at us that we didn’t notice before.…
Recent surveys have shown that a large portion of those workers (40% of Americans) have huge gaps in their coverage, causing them to skip or delay treatment because of cost.…
However, there was no mention of his most significant local philanthropy. Joe was a huge benefactor for Manna, the Durango soup kitchen. He provided the funds to complete much needed…
Detail of the Ghent Altarpiece’s Lamb of God, before and after restoration / St. Bavo’s Cathedral and The Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage (Brussels)du1-i-syn The altarpiece is big – when…
That cow is a big deal to the livelihood of that farmer. Wolves decimate other wildlife. In Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the moose population has dropped from 3,000 to 500 since…
Everyone agrees that this won’t happen, no matter what happens at the Senate trial (or, as Republicans hope they can succeed in it being, faux trial). As Robert Reich has…
Is fearing long wait times the best you got? Really? How many months to see a Durango specialist? You can be sure these authors have never witnessed a terminally ill…
This bill comes before committee on Feb. 3. I have seen firsthand what comes out of puppy mills. If you can imagine a young dachshund with rotting and missing teeth,…
I found the reference to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” in a letter to the editor to be unacceptable (“Democrats will steal your health care,” Jan. 21). The author not…
It seems as if Mayor Pro-tem Dean Brookie is operating under this fallacy. Referring to the unsightly and incredibly expensive bridge ($4.1 million?) across the Animas River to provide bicyclists…
It’s more important than ever to distinguish truth from propaganda
