Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Editorials
Election integrity: Above all, the Presidential Advisory Commission must protect the right to vote
du1-i-syn Colorado’s Sen. Michael Bennet is concerned that the new Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity could infringe upon that right under the guise of making sure that no one…
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World events are a sign of judgment
The whole world is blinded by deception. We are being deceived into following endless controversies and rabid debates. They consume the headlines, and seep into our daily conversations. You name…
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A yes vote on 2A may save your own life
During a meeting, I felt severe chest pain. I drove myself to the downtown fire station to be checked. My blood pressure was climbing and my family was called. But…
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Epstein: The real meaning of “limited-government conservative”
du1-i-syn To me, those are the three most frightening words in the English language. You might have noticed recently that some conservatives feel very badly because, as they have said,…
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Swenson: Sen. Gardner we need medicare-for-all!
Sen. Gardner, your response regarding health care financing is wrong. The creation of multiple, smaller risk pools is the most costly, economically unsound health care financing there is. A single…
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Trump assertion in story was fake news
du1-i-syn Trump never said any such thing, if you’ll take the time to watch what he said and enjoy the full context. I’m not a Trump fan, but I wonder…
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Economic summit: 11th annual focuses on growing our local economy, leadership and partnerships
11th annual focuses on growing our local economy, leadership and partnerships
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Local election: Emergency preparedness, school board essential community services to support
du1-i-syn Outside Durango, in DFPD’s 325-square mile service area that runs from the top of Coal Bank Pass to the New Mexico line (and between the Montezuma County line on…
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Vote yes for our first responders
Close to home, we witnessed how their amazing efforts led to containment of the Lightner Creek Fire. What we don’t witness is that they save lives every day. These…
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Vote ‘yes’ so DFPD meets its challenges
No one likes taxes. In this case, however, it is justified, as public safety is vital to a thriving community. Our rural roads, weather and volume of calls for residents…
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Empathy and our criminal justice system
Kristof spoke of the “empathy gap.” I embraced it. Perhaps I have not taken the time to investigate the circumstances of another’s situation before I enlist my opinions and judgments.…
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Yes, kneeling is disrespectful to our flag
National anthem: “all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove…
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Community Concert Hall: 20th anniversary to showcase talented local musicans and a world-class star
du1-i-syn In celebration of its 20 years serving the college and the community-at-large, the Concert Hall is hosting two events that are certain to reflect the quality and diversity of…
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Turn the tide against deadly gun violence
A madman with firearms, another domestic terrorist, wanted to take out everyone on the baseball field. No one was murdered, but if by chance all of them were slaughtered, do…
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Larry Gross, thank you for family history
du1-i-syn Not only is it exceptionally well written, its message is an important wake-up call for our country. In one of Mary Oliver’s poems, there is a line: “To pay…
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Register, and then vote for Newcomer
You can do that easily by going to www.govotecolorado.com and visiting the secretary of state’s website. Secondly, the school board elections are our way to ensure our future is in…
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President Trump should try putting others first
When he should be consoling the families of soldiers killed defending our country, he pities himself for having to make the phone calls. When he should be offering to help…
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Lake Nighthorse: Residents need to agree on a vision for recreation before the gates swing open
STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald – Lake Nighthorse’s current amenities include a parking lot, bathroom, and boat ramp on the east side of the reservoir.du1-i-syn And while news that the lake may…
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Open letter to Sanders and McConnell
How dare you talk to us citizens like we are idiots, saying that, “This is not the time!” So, if a mass shooting death toll reaches 1,000? Or 5,000? Will…
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I am parting ways with the newspaper
What have I learned over the years? The only thing sustainable in Colorado is the Democrats’ thirst for more of our money. The Republicans run a close second; if we…
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LPCHS forfeiting revenue, failing mission
du1-i-syn When talking with Humane Society staff and patrolling officers, they admitted that they are not asking dog owners to license their dog. Presently, the city and the county are…
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Ruddell: Local First petition is misguided
du1-i-syn In its language, this petition does not define any possible path forward on how local businesses would accomplish this, nor suggest the state or local policy mechanisms that would…
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Antiquities Act: Bishop bill would enable administration to reduce size of national monuments
In this May 9, 2017, file photo, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke rides a horse in the new Bears Ears National Monument near Blanding, Utah. Zinke is recommending that six of…