I have come to the following: When deliberately added to the Constitution in order to make clear what had first been assumed to be understood, virtually the entire population of…
Facing a threat from mussel invasion, managers right to restrict watercraft
Community water fluoridation has been studied extensively and the general consensus among public health and medical professionals is that the practice should continue as an effective means of improving health.…
I see this anti-science attitude from those who argue against the existence of anthropogenic global warming despite its acceptance by the overwhelming number of climate scientists. I also see it…
I should be the poster child for fluoride. If there wasn’t any fluoride in the water, I would not have these medical problems. I really don’t like man-made chemicals in…
I missed hearing weather reports and political news, and the fact that the Bronco broadcasts were not always available was terrible. This led me to write my first letter to…
Over the course of this past year, I found Melissa Youssef’s blog a fantastic resource to research Durango-centric topics. Covering history, background, perspective and relevant interviews, she provided complete and…
In 1960, Durango was becoming a premier community; at least to those of us who lived here. Fort Lewis A&M was becoming a four-year, degree-granting college. District 9-R schools were…
Leadership that ensured that our railroad would continue to operate, that Fort Lewis College be moved from Hesperus into town, and that many other worthwhile projects were brought to fruition…
Dental fluorosis is a condition that now affects 41 percent of children and adolescents in the U.S. It is a condition that will never go away. It is actually a…
The Durango Herald’s editorial view: President Donald Trump should work with moderates in his party to create a health care insurance system that will continue to cover almost all Americans.Kathryn…
(AP Photo/Jim Cole)du1-i-syn Durango is an environmentally- and health-conscious community; residents are concerned about water quality. The spill initiated a conversation that now extends to the question of whether to…
His website, brookieforcouncil.com, gives the details of his work, his numerous civic awards and his stances on the pressing, varied and often contentious issues relating to Durango’s future growth, the…
Over my 12 years as a dentist, I wish I could say that her severe decay was unique. But as my work has taken me around the world, for too…
In 1956, Durango City Council approved fluoride in the municipal water. It is cost-effective and safe in preventing cavities, regardless of age or income. The minimum amount of 0.7 parts…
Over the 23 years that I practiced in Vancouver, about half of my patient load was from Portland and the other half from Vancouver. Of the patients presented with thyroid…
The city website, durangogov.org/fluoride, lists the sodium fluoride documents for the material safety data sheet guidelines and testing results. The Univar safety data sheet states warnings such as, “danger, toxic…
Shane Benjamin/Durango Heralddu1-i-syn “Durango has been blessed with forward-thinking leadership over the years, and that has helped make this community a beacon for others all over this great state.” Written,…
It is easy in life, even in science, to draw plausible but incorrect conclusions. In the case of community water fluoridation, a full understanding requires careful weighing of technical evidence.…
Imagine that. It wasn’t lost, it was thrown away. America no longer has a clue of its history, the intent of the founders or the tyranny they escaped from. No…
As a member of Clean Water Durango, I helped collect over 1,000 signatures from voters to place the initiative on the ballot to remove sodium fluoride, a non-naturally occurring substance,…
To be able to again, temporarily, rid myself of the horrors of the political stage and both laugh and feel amazement for the four actors who gave such spectacular performances…
One brief and hastily-scheduled, unilateral “tele-town hall” poorly substitutes for face-to-face engagement with citizens. I was among 250 Southern Coloradans gathered on a recent Saturday night outside the Adams State…
I’m always so impressed with Melissa’s work ethic and her determination to see projects through to the most successful conclusion possible, regardless of how many obstacles must be overcome. Whether…
I have served on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with her and on the committee to renew the recreation sales tax in 2015. Melissa is a thorough, thoughtful and…
Local community advocacy groups have to continually defend our neighborhoods against uncontrolled and increased density, large hotels, vacation rentals and creeping commercialization. Dave McHenry supports mixed-use development to provide more…
du1-i-syn This practice, known as “rolling coal,” results in plumes of black, choking smoke engulfing the immediate surroundings. Those assembled peacefully that day were a mix of residents, including seniors,…
