Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Herald should not publish Trump-bashing
Letters to the Editor

Herald should not publish Trump-bashing

February 1, 2019

This was not a rational letter. It was a hate piece, bashing our president, spewing lies and not worthy of print. I appreciate all opinions, respect First Amendment rights and…

And they’re back:
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And they’re back:

February 1, 2019

It could be a one-year fluke, but for now, butterflies have returned to Mexico

Mistake shouldn’t define Snowberger
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Mistake shouldn’t define Snowberger

January 31, 2019

Obviously, Mr. Fredrickson is an anomaly. Evidently, Mr. Fredrickson has never made a mistake. One mistake does not define a man’s career. Having worked with Mr. Snowberger on projects in…

Welcome to Durango in Three Springs
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Welcome to Durango in Three Springs

January 31, 2019

Durango city limits are right at the corner of Three Springs Boulevard and U.S. 160. With the development of Hope Springs across the road and the eventual re-routing of Farmington…

City must accommodate cars, not bikes
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City must accommodate cars, not bikes

January 31, 2019

I also find the proposal objectionable because it taxes us just outside the city limits, but we can’t vote on it. The majority of new residents here are retirees buying…

Press is ally, not enemy, of the people
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Press is ally, not enemy, of the people

January 30, 2019

It is the way of despots to muzzle the press, imprison or kill reporters and control news outlets. The press is absolutely essential to democracy, to expose government malfeasance, lies…

Can we tax these second homes higher?
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Can we tax these second homes higher?

January 29, 2019

We are recent transplants to the Durango area but know there are a number of second homes in the region, many of which are used to generate income. In almost…

Dear lord, please don’t give us a sign
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Dear lord, please don’t give us a sign

January 29, 2019

Too many signs actually has the opposite of the desired effect of directing our fine citizens. One has the tendency to tune out all the clutter. Recently, I counted the…

Short circuit
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Short circuit

January 29, 2019

The road to a greener tomorrow could have some profound speed bumps

Soon President Trump will start a war
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Soon President Trump will start a war

January 29, 2019

The Republican base that supports him must also be non-believers or they wouldn’t follow his unchristian beliefs of hate and greed Baby Huey will continue to destroy this country with…

Herald can’t fool board on Snowberger
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Herald can’t fool board on Snowberger

January 28, 2019

The sub-headline of the story says, “School principals express support for Snowberger.” And the article follows that “all 11 principals in School District 9-R joined in support of Superintendent Dan…

Parking enforcement has no integrity
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Parking enforcement has no integrity

January 28, 2019

Upon inspection, the parking ticket I received was for an “expired registration.” Guilty until proven innocent! My registration was not expired. Someone had removed the red 2019 sticker from my…

City needs to change spending choices
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City needs to change spending choices

January 27, 2019

The put-in at Memorial Park II was just remodeled, and Lake Nighthorse is now available for paddle boarding. I feel like adding a parking lot and increased traffic will destroy…

Paper should call letter writer a liar
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Paper should call letter writer a liar

January 27, 2019

A simple fact-check of Mike Sigman’s letter would illustrate my point. By simply reading the AP and Washington Post articles, it becomes clear that the diplomat “downgrades” did actually happen…

My letter to editor was misinterpreted
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My letter to editor was misinterpreted

January 24, 2019

Unfortunately, the Herald added the headline: “Farrakhan has done good things, too.” That headline in no way represented me or my beliefs. Perhaps it’s not surprising that a casual reader…

I don’t want this can. Where’s the lake?
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I don’t want this can. Where’s the lake?

January 24, 2019

No one asked if I wanted or needed a huge bear resistant trash can. I only produce enough trash to fill it less than a quarter full each week (reduce,…

Local Democrats killing us with taxes
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Local Democrats killing us with taxes

January 24, 2019

It was just last year property taxes were increased. Then, because La Plate county is a tourist mecca, the county receives revenues equivalent to a much more populous county. The…

Trump more honest than liberal media
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Trump more honest than liberal media

January 23, 2019

I’m not a Trump fan, but compared to liberal journalists, Trump is a truth-telling saint. The “downgrading” that the AP and The Washington Post, and now the Herald were moaning…

Trump will do anything to save himself
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Trump will do anything to save himself

January 22, 2019

His opponents believe he is crooked. His supporters believe he is the victim of a conspiracy. Trump has been preparing his base for an attempt to impeach him almost since…

Thank Polis for more electric vehicles
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Thank Polis for more electric vehicles

January 22, 2019

Those suffocating black exhaust clouds from diesel engines will soon be shrinking, and we will be able to enjoy time in our lovely San Juan Mountains without breathing in chemical…

Progressives, fat cats want open borders
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Progressives, fat cats want open borders

January 22, 2019

The influx of illegal, low-skilled workers depresses the wages of other workers, shifting money from local working families to business owners. Because cheap labor means more profits, the progressive policy…

Colorado hunters, please take the survey
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Colorado hunters, please take the survey

January 21, 2019

That time is now, and for the first time in a long time, CPW seems to want to do the right thing. If you are among the growing number of…