Editorials
You can bank on it
As bad as the divisions in our politics may seem now, they have been worse
Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Emissions rule could happen Thursday
The smoke from these fires has had catastrophic public health effects, making Coloradans sick and threatening the lives of vulnerable populations. Experts have attributed these fires to drought conditions and…
Letters to the Editor
Hooray for increased emissions standard
In the Four Corners, we live under the largest methane cloud in the country because of all the fracking. In addition, the largest determinant of air quality for the country…
Letters to the Editor
How can you overlook band’s misogyny?
Whether they chose this name to be humorous, confrontational or aspirational, as a father and grandfather to intelligent, independent women, I am offended. Within the enlightenment of #metoo, I would…
Letters to the Editor
I miss seeing Mike Jones at the hospital
He had worked there for the past several years. Mike never failed to lift up my spirits, making me feel happier after chatting with him. I first met Mike after…
Letters to the Editor
Herald doesn’t ennoble real fire victims
Meanwhile, there are ordinary, citizens who have borne a huge price as a consequence of the flooding in the aftermath of the 416 Fire. It would be a pleasant change…
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Bayfield Library is rebuked by the selfish
I moved to this area a little over a year ago, and for a short period as a homeowner was without internet, telephone or television service. The Bayfield Library was…
Editorials
Inside government
The workings of federal agencies may elude the president, and that’s a shame
Letters to the Editor
City: instead of asking us to pay more…
The first multi-modal projects funded with this tax are: A design destroying the scenic rural road feel of Roosa Avenue – a 10-foot-wide sidewalk, eliminating existing bike lanes and, if…
Letters to the Editor
We’re ready for Colorado news now too
How can we obtain similar media north of Bayfield? Currently we have Dish, and, for internet, a tower on the southeast end of the lake on top of the mountain.…
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Who are these pro-slavery Coloradans?
I understand that many of us are angry. I understand many of us are confused, full of frustration, fear and/or something. My question is, why did 35.13 percent of voters…
Letters to the Editor
Republican blowout? What did I miss?
In four ruby-red states that Trump won by an average of 25 percent in 2016 and campaigned heavily in, he managed to lose two. Two apparent victories in Florida and…
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Voting was grand, pizza made it better
This election day, I was at the polling center at the fairgrounds. It was an amazing day. We had a constant stream of voters, with some very long lines at…
Letters to the Editor
If we could kill the insurance companies
The performance of the U.S. healthcare system ranks 37th of 191 nations, which is pitiful. France and Italy rank first and second. The health of the U.S. population ranks only…
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Politicians: We are watching you now
My hope now is that our elected officials do not go right back to business as usual. The record numbers that turned out for a midterm should send a signal.…
Letters to the Editor
I am taking your ideas back to Denver
We came together this election around our shared values, advocating for a future in which we can all believe. It is a future where our economy works for everyone, not…
Editorials
In your wisdom
Colorado voters showed good sense with amendments and propositions Tuesday
Letters to the Editor
Toto, we’re not in New Mexico any more
Why are there no signs for Steve Pierce or Michelle Lujan Grisham, Xochitl Torres Small, Martin Heinrich? Stapleton, Polis, Tipton, Jones, Prop. 74, Initiative 112. Who has ever heard of…
Letters to the Editor
Durangoans, face it, your river is dead
When do the people that stand on the sidelines realize and understand that there is a problem? Durango, where a dead river runs through it. Christopher Chavez Cortez
Editorials
It’s your House
Democrats, before you unpack, we’d like to have a word about your new mandate
Letters to the Editor
This crop of journalists must be purged
Evan Thomas, once an editor at Newsweek magazine, used to brag that the liberal media was responsible for a 15 percent increase in votes for Democrats. The current unbelievable tantrums…
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Open your eyes: Trump just doesn’t care
Trumpers, doesn’t this matter to you? Does it not matter that his only agenda is his own agenda? Do you really believe that he cares about this country? Can you…
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After fire, the forest begins healing itself
Old growth ponderosa pine stood firmly along the hillsides, their rounded crowns and wide girths proclaiming their more than 200 years on Earth. Even the pointy-topped younger ponderosa carried enough…
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This foolish amendment could ruin us
Because it’s a change to the state constitution that will embroil state and local governments in endless lawsuits if it passes. A similar law passed in Oregon and it has…
Letters to the Editor
President Trump keeps disrespecting us
He held a campaign rally on the very night that one of his rabid supporters massacred 11 Jewish worshipers in their synagogue. He told a boldfaced lie ( one of…
Letters to the Editor
Let’s pony up for the Durango we enjoy
The problem is the insufficient revenue to properly maintain Durango’s many amenities, as well as providing for the city’s infrastructure and public safety services. Currently, the police department needs to…