Opinion & Letters to the Editor
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Trump’s incompetence a total surprise
Gee whiz, here is a self-centered, bigoted reality star with no government experience, six (six!) bankruptcies, five kids from three (three!) different marriages, four (four!) draft deferments to avoid military…
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Health care book will begin the dialogue
I picked up my free copy at Maria’s Bookshop. But I was unable to read much past the prologue: “A Moral Question.” Much like the woman’s story in the prologue,…
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White supremacy is a problem for all
Each disguised criticism of progressives, and President Obama, who opposed expanding settlements and other forms of aggression, contrary to Prime Minister Netanyahu. To equate anti-semitism to disagreement is fallacious. To…
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A morning tale of good cyclists and bad
I want to thank the courteous bike riders who ring their bell, or speak out, “On your left,” or slow down as they approach a pedestrian. One particularly kind rider…
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Apply baseball rules to bear attracters
It’s time to play baseball with the bears. Three strikes and you’re out: The first time a household or business causes a bear attractant to result in a conflict, the…
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Communication at newspaper is lacking
I spoke with a nice lady who “entered” my request, then asked if I wanted to donate that portion to the newspapers in education program or just credit to my…
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Walmart deserves thanks, not snubbing
During my five-year employment at the local store, starting in summer 1998, I was intimately involved with the company’s local charitable activities, including associated volunteer programs, cash and merchandise donations,…
Editorials
DACA: End to program will weaken, not strengthen, U.S. economy and security
Nancy Stoffer, Coordinator of Diversity Programming at Fort Lewis College, speaks during a Durango Defend DACA Rally at the FLC Amphitheater on Tuesday.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivered…
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Cyclist appreciates bike lanes, sacrifice
I recognize that residents who live on that street had to make a sacrifice as far as parking goes, and I appreciate the fact that probably hasn’t been easy. However,…
Editorials
Disasters: Federal budget must reflect the costs of response, recovery
This GOES East satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Hurricane Matthew moving northwest of Cuba towards the Atlantic coast of southern Florida, Wednesday, Oct.…
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Hurricane intensified by climate change
Michael Mann, a distinguished professor of atmospheric science at Pennsylvania State University, explains the cause-effect of climate change and severe weather patterns: When there is an increase in sea temperatures,…
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Government promises can not be trusted
They believed that by following the rules, this country, into which they arrived as children and for all intents and purposes is their home country, would accept them as legal…
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Drilling does not diminish hunting quality
I grew up in West Texas. Many consider the area one of the best hunting areas in the U.S. I would agree. Hunters come into the area from all over…
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Judge Minot: Recently retired county judge leaves a legacy of fairness and justice
Jerry McBride/Durango Herald <br><br>Judge Martha Minot retired on Aug. 29, 2017 after 25 years of service. Because for 25 years, Judge Martha Minot conducted a real and infinitely more effective…
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Park a great addition to our community
A unique partnership between the library and Town of Bayfield was formed in 2015 to get feedback from the community and study the feasibility of using the library’s lot to…
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Act now for a liveable planet in the future
Recently Chairman Montoya of the La Plata Electric Association board ranted about “special interest groups” promoting renewable projects that don’t benefit us all (Herald, Aug. 5). I am proud to…
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Craig: If Net Neutrality Dies, the Internet Dies With it
Net neutrality may not be around for much longer, though, if the telecom industry and its lapdogs in Congress get their way. The rules that protect us from abusive practices…
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LPEA’s duty is to its members, not TriState
As LPEA’s representative on the TriState Board, he voted to not recommend LPEA’s request for an additional 5 percent of locally generated power. This occurred in spite of the fact…
Editorials
Labor Day: Holiday arrives in time of uncertainties over healthcare, housing, immigration
Holiday arrives in time of uncertainties over healthcare, housing, immigration
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Tate family grateful for care, compassion
This letter started as a note of sincere gratitude to the 911 operator who helped my sister though initial CPR, the EMTs of the Upper Pine Fire District and the…
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Read for free, get involved in health care
We need an informed citizenry to be able to help our leaders devise a better health care system. An open and extensive discussion in Congress, with input from providers, industries…
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Monuments review: Secrecy is the wrong way to approach public land discussions and decisions
This May 23, 2016, photo, shows the northernmost boundary of the proposed Bears Ears region, along the Colorado River, in southeastern Utah. The re-evaluation of the new Bears Ears National…