Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Misogyny and politicking at rodeo: Stop
Letters to the Editor

Misogyny and politicking at rodeo: Stop

August 16, 2018

Republican candidates for La Plata County seats were in attendance and repeatedly endorsed by the announcer. Candidates may have the right to advertise where they choose, but for Mr. Hamby…

Switch the train and no one will know
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Switch the train and no one will know

August 16, 2018

Oil-fired steam engines don’t emit hot cinders that can cause fires. Locals and tourists alike are drawn to our steam locomotive trains. But only steam locomotive mechanics can tell if…

Tipton flyer a bad use of taxpayer dollars
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Tipton flyer a bad use of taxpayer dollars

August 15, 2018

That’s because this mailing was sent under the 1775 law that allows congresspeople to communicate with constituents using only their signature and avoid paying any postage (but not the cost…

Colorado wages and salaries are growing
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Colorado wages and salaries are growing

August 15, 2018

At least part of the reason is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has made it easier for job creators to hire new employees and reward their customers. While…

Remington was a proud, spiritual Ute
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Remington was a proud, spiritual Ute

August 14, 2018

One sentence indicates no one knew he was gay until he came back to the reservation. This is untrue. We have known he was gay since he was very young.…

Hilltop House’s sad history of abuse
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Hilltop House’s sad history of abuse

August 14, 2018

While the article (“Halfway house director has history of sexual harassment complaints,” Herald, Aug. 3) focused largely on the experience of Schmier’s co-workers, I shudder to think what the offenders…

Durango displays good use of warnings
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Durango displays good use of warnings

August 14, 2018

With Durango’s large amount of tourist foot traffic, and many visiting motorists not familiar with Durango intersections, these traffic control and crosswalk warning flashing lights are the ultimate in warning…

What’s the delay on naming fire cause?
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What’s the delay on naming fire cause?

August 11, 2018

It is with ongoing dismay that the U.S. Forest Service fails to pin the (obvious) blame for the 416 fire on the train. I just read that the cause of…

Weiser is best pick for attorney general
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Weiser is best pick for attorney general

August 11, 2018

Weiser has an outstanding background and is a perfect fit for this important job. His level of courtroom experience is comparable to three of the past four attorneys general when…

Democrats have very selective memories
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Democrats have very selective memories

August 11, 2018

It is extremely peculiar how Democrats are now concerned about deficit spending after the Obama years adding $10-plus trillion to the debt. Of course, the current budget’s deficit was necessary…

Gardner’s all talk on climate change
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Gardner’s all talk on climate change

August 11, 2018

When he asked for our vote in 2014, Senator Cory Gardner made a big show of posing pretty by windmills. Since then, however, he has done virtually nothing to address…

Wake up to Trump and his falsehoods
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Wake up to Trump and his falsehoods

August 11, 2018

We have a president who only cares about himself and how he looks on TV. Every time he opens his mouth something false comes out. The swamp has grown bigger…

One word: Plastics. They’re killing us all.
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One word: Plastics. They’re killing us all.

August 11, 2018

A World Economic Forum report stated that the world’s oceans could have more plastic than fish in them by 2050! But what about recycling? About 20 percent of plastic worldwide…

Your purpose is to be a railroad town
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Your purpose is to be a railroad town

August 11, 2018

Durango is a true gem, a living page of the history book. I have had the pleasure to ride trains all over the world, but keep coming back to Durango,…

We have a right to lower emissions
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We have a right to lower emissions

August 11, 2018

The transportation sector, made up largely of the light duty vehicles many of us drive each day, recently surpassed the energy sector as the largest emitter of carbon pollution in…

Editorial: Hard cases
Editorials

Editorial: Hard cases

August 11, 2018

du1-i-syn A week ago, several Colorado Springs police officers responded to shots fired downtown. They found an armed man, exchanged gunfire, and officer Cem Duzel and the gunman were both…

Not so fast on the military surplus gear
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Not so fast on the military surplus gear

August 10, 2018

According to a study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Department of Defense gave over $1.2 million worth of sensitive equipment banned for release to the public to…