Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Trump obsession drives frightening policy
Letters to the Editor

Trump obsession drives frightening policy

June 1, 2019

While I agree that a referendum on the Electoral College is not the place to decide this issue, and probably not constitutional, the bill that was passed by the Colorado…

Vote for me to abolish the U.S. Senate
Letters to the Editor

Vote for me to abolish the U.S. Senate

May 31, 2019

The slogan “unity in diversity” has been used by religious and political groups to promote harmony and celebration of multiculturalism based on an understanding that our differences enrich us. Nelson…

Trump’s Forest Service cannot be trusted
Letters to the Editor

Trump’s Forest Service cannot be trusted

May 31, 2019

I do not trust the Forest Service, or the Bureau of Land Management or the Fish and Wildlife Service, or any other government natural resource management agency under President Donald…

If you build it
Editorials

If you build it

May 31, 2019

passenger rail for the Front Range may be a fine idea – if they’re paying

Not so fast there on stem cell therapy
Letters to the Editor

Not so fast there on stem cell therapy

May 31, 2019

Stem cell therapy has been a topic of great interest in medical research. Stem cells obtained from either the patient, umbilical cord blood or other sources have demonstrated some potential…

Herald fails to see the history of racism
Letters to the Editor

Herald fails to see the history of racism

May 30, 2019

For hundreds of years, the Animas Valley and San Juans were Ute land, but the chief sign itself has only been around since the 1950s. It celebrates the commodification of…

Too American
Editorials

Too American

May 30, 2019

life of diplomat Richard Holbrooke is a rollicking cautionary tale

Sometimes, wilderness needs chain saw
Letters to the Editor

Sometimes, wilderness needs chain saw

May 29, 2019

In 2017, the Forest Service, San Juan BCH, outfitters and other volunteers opened about 50% of our system trails on the Pagosa Ranger District. In 2018, working together with outfitters…

Political cartoons are truly offensive
Letters to the Editor

Political cartoons are truly offensive

May 28, 2019

We’re to believe that anyone who is against murdering unborn babies is a kook? And if we think the Constitution should be upheld, we’re radical? Should we assume that comatose…

The world his oyster
Editorials

The world his oyster

May 28, 2019

Colorado 2020 Senate candidate will try to make foreign policy relevant

Cory Gardner leads on climate change
Letters to the Editor

Cory Gardner leads on climate change

May 28, 2019

How do we pick the best technology and policy solutions to help us adapt to a changing climate and mitigate the extent of that change? What resources do scientists need…

Norton is a gold mine for the county
Letters to the Editor

Norton is a gold mine for the county

May 28, 2019

I have never spoken for someone running for office, but my love of this county has urged me to champion Marsha. Maybe it is easier to count a worthwhile organization…

Hey! Learn how to use your turn signals!
Letters to the Editor

Hey! Learn how to use your turn signals!

May 28, 2019

The one on Florida Road has become a race track of those roaring around and paying no attention to anyone else. If you are coming from the north, this little…

Use of chain saws in wilderness sound
Letters to the Editor

Use of chain saws in wilderness sound

May 27, 2019

As a member of the SJBCH, I’m personally responsible for assisting the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of public resources. I am writing in support…

Some doctors prefer Medicare for All
Letters to the Editor

Some doctors prefer Medicare for All

May 26, 2019

Yet more doctors now support Medicare For All even if it means slightly lower salaries. A registered Republican working at a gene-sequencing firm told Vox that despite growing up a…

The amendment for reproductive rights
Letters to the Editor

The amendment for reproductive rights

May 26, 2019

In 1923, Alice Paul introduced the ERA, after the 19th amendment, affirming women the right to vote, was ratified. In 1972, the ERA was finally passed by Congress. However, 15…

Love and courage at the Rec Center
Letters to the Editor

Love and courage at the Rec Center

May 25, 2019

Sixth grade can be the pits. Middle school can be emotionally crippling. I stayed and watched, wet and cold, as 60 other kids stood on the side shivering, lips blue,…

Hick on guns
Editorials

Hick on guns

May 24, 2019

Colorado governor in 2020 race unveils broad plan to limit access

Take an hour Monday to honor soldiers
Letters to the Editor

Take an hour Monday to honor soldiers

May 24, 2019

Those we honor on this day will not be back. Whether you agree or disagree with a war, military action or political decision, these are our men and women who…

Not a flea market
Editorials

Not a flea market

May 24, 2019

City’s pickup service is a boon – but can we tighten the window?

Health care doesn’t work like capitalism
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Health care doesn’t work like capitalism

May 23, 2019

I disagree. We don’t have capitalism in the health care industry. Name any other industry or consumer service where you can’t say “How much?” and get an answer. The health…

Who needs China? Trade wars are wrong.
Letters to the Editor

Who needs China? Trade wars are wrong.

May 23, 2019

If U.S. companies that manufacture goods in China feel that the appropriation of their intellectual property costs more than manufacturing in China benefits their bottom line, they would find another…

Stop supporting panhandlers, disrespect
Letters to the Editor

Stop supporting panhandlers, disrespect

May 22, 2019

For example, I was near City Market when a young transient man asked if he could take me to dinner. I declined and he started yelling. The yelling continued until…