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Editorial appreciated many months later
Although I had not seen him since we were children, Brian was my cousin, and sadly, I just learned of his death. Looking for an obituary, I stumbled upon your…
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Real eclipse takes place in our courts
Colorado is dark all the time regarding judicial discipline proceedings. They’re confidential; not public. We’re like only 14 other states – the same number that the total solar eclipse will…
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Road funding was misused by the county
Then, in the same breath, the county turned to the taxpayers and asked us to agree to a tax hike of $ 3.9 million because they had “nobly” spent all…
Letters to the Editor
Learn more at program on death and dying
The editorial refers to, but does not specifically name, advance care planning, the process of making known your wishes for future health care in the event that you become unable…
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Praying for a renewal of justice for all
As Christians, we are not to judge others. But we can pray for renewed justice for all in this nation, and in the entire world. God bless America. Betsey Jansen…
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Generosity is the spirit of our community
The Cancer Coalition of Southwest Colorado has been able to continue assisting local residents in cancer treatment because of those helping hands that donate to our cause. As a group…
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Outdoor retailers object to ANWR drilling
Senator Cory Gardner indicated he will vote with Alaskan lawmakers who want to drill on the 1.5 million acres of Coastal Plain, recognized as the “cradle of life” by Arctic…
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Are library funds handled appropriately?
No mention was made in the article that the FOL’s December 2016 minutes reported an end-of-the-year checkbook balance of $86,049.33, with another $148,599.99 identified as the ”beginning building” checkbook balance…
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Katz family land purchase is a blessing
On behalf of my family, friends and everyone I know, I would like to thank the Katz family for their incredible vision and generosity (Herald, Aug. 3). It is a…
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Impact fees are essential to smart growth
Of course, growth should pay its own way, particularly with the increase in second homes in the area. I can’t think of a single good reason area residents should subsidize…
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Fire district
Support for Durango Fire Protection District will be on the ballot this fall
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Resilient forests
Don’t sell out the ‘federal’ part of national forests to private interests
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Letters to the Editor
Purgatory stalwart ‘Bal’ needs help
Last Monday, one of our own was injured in an unfortunate accident heading to work on his bicycle. Chris “Bal” Balcunus, a 40-year employee of Purgatory, was seriously injured and…
Letters to the Editor
Remember Gardner’s health care votes
Some of these bills would pretty much wipe out Medicaid, on which 20 percent of Coloradans rely. The Congressional Budget Office has calculated that the bills favored by Gardner would…
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Insurance market needs stabilization
Before the Affordable Care Act, more than 41 million people were uninsured. While the ACA has some significant flaws that need to be fixed, the number of uninsured people in…
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Water rate fiasco related to cost of ALP
The price increases are not for anybody presently using Durango water; the city has sufficient water rights and infrastructure to ensure residents of water in the driest of times and…
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McInnis’ vote against LPEA hurt locals
The article highlights a recent vote by our LPEA board member Kohler McInnis at a Tri-State meeting, our wholesale electricity provider. The board instructed CEO Mike Dreyspring to request a…
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Eliminate odors attractive to local bears
Bears are thought to have the best sense of smell of any animal; better than dogs and far, far better than people. Bears scavenge and hunt through smell, not sight.…
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We need to pay attention to our climate
Never were we more in danger of failing at this than now. Colorado is a paradise. But we are increasingly living in a tinderbox. One in 14 trees is dead…
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Questions on cost of trail construction
I was amazed at the numbers given for the costs of such replacement and ask that your reporter go back to the city and request a little clarification. For instance,…
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Owner obviously does not deserve a dog
How can anyone treat an animal this way? My hope is that this dog be taken away from this owner and given a proper home with training. If anyone else…
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Display our flag properly or not at all
I had high hopes, yet minimal faith, that it would be replaced before America’s 241st birthday this year. Unfortunately, that did not happen until someone called to ask if it…
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Bear unwelcome mat a useful invention
This example of visionary creativity and practical problem-solving is proof-positive of American know-how and gumption – and will undoubtedly significantly reduce human-ursine conflict. I have employed a modified version of…