Opinion & Letters to the Editor
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Tragic crash in Tennessee underlines need to install seat belts on school buses
du1-i-syn In doing so, 9-R joined many Colorado districts in avoiding school bus travel on the state’s highest, narrowest passes; using alternate routes takes longer and results in higher transportation…
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Herald puts holiday burden on its carriers
I realize that when paper carriers take the job, they are aware of the times and conditions of the job they sign on for. What I don’t understand is why…
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Liberals can blame themselves for Trump
It wasn’t the Trump voters who caused Donald Trump to become our president; it was the liberals and their leftist agenda. They are directly responsible. They preach against racism, and…
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Human economy in conflict with nature
“The Reel Film Experience” movies were excellent: “Time to Choose” showcased the world’s great at-risk seacoast cities along with tragic scenes of West Virginia’s mountaintop mining removal. As Naomi Klein…
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BLM methane rules necessary for health
Ozone pollution formed by the combination of VOCs and methane causes increased emergency room visits, hospitalizations and school absenteeism due to detrimental effects on the lungs and respiratory system of…
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I am grateful to live in Colorado right now
President-elect Trump and Republicans have vowed to undo all environmental regulations that protect health and safety, and to exploit public land for personal profit. Colorado has prospered with record-high tourism…
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At one year, still-unfolding Colorado Water Plan represents state’s future
du1-i-syn To advance that, the Colorado Water Conservation Board last week authorized $55 million in funding, which will have to be approved by the Legislature. How that will work remains…
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Tax lien auction 100 percent successful
Sometimes people do not pay their property taxes on time, thus the taxes become “delinquent.” If the delinquency persists until November of the year, then these tax liens are offered…
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Be the neighbor you want others to be
Just because our neighbors do not always agree with our personal viewpoints, they are still our neighbors. If we want to have our right to have a personal opinion respected…
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Elect U.S. presidents by popular vote
Currently, Colorado has a “winner take all” method for the presidential election. The Colorado Legislature can change this method. Go to www.nationalpopularvote.com to get more information and to sign a…
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Harassment of protestors unacceptable
These were citizens practicing their right to disagree. Unfortunately, over the years I have raised the question of this exact behavior on Main Avenue with City Council members only to…
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Call for moratorium on Chaco gas leases
Not only does building the oil and gas industry further climate change and the myriad impacts on public health (air pollution, heat-related disease, expanded ranges for mosquito-borne disease, food insecurity,…
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Storm brings welcome white stuff to boost local ski area openings
du1-i-syn As storm clouds broke on Tuesday morning, patches of sun revealed just what we were hoping to see: a blanket of white on the La Platas and San Juans.…
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La Plata County’s excellent voter turnout a highlight of Election Day
du1-i-syn What we should all be able to agree upon, however, is that La Plata County residents can take pride in actively participating in our democracy. With almost 32,000 ballots…
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Herald sees anti-Semitism selectively
But it seems the Herald’s stand on anti-Semitism is only convenient when it supports its negative agenda as per Trump. Recent stories that were of major importance were either not…
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Reliance on tax funding was shortsighted
Now I read (“Terminal plan may need to shrink,” Herald, Nov. 18) that other means to fund a new airport besides a property tax on county property owners are being…
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Trump vote a rebellion against liberalism
But, you’re to be admired for your brass. Think of the Trump phenomenon like this. A lot of people didn’t care for Trump but voted for him for the same…
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Drivers of trucks at protest are cowards
Endangering the health of our children with toxic fumes – remember, they breathe twice as fast as adults – is criminal and there is absolutely no excuse for this poisonous…
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Trump needs prayers and guidance now
Now Mr. Trump needs to be given a chance to lead (as Ms. Clinton wisely stated). He needs the prayers of American citizens to be guided in his decisions ……
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React to election by getting involved
It was quite disheartening to see how few people decided to vote in the election. Since these people decided not to vote, we have no idea if it was out…
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Ignore distractions and focus on issues
We have to stop attacking each other. We have to start listening to each other or they will win. “They” being the government, the political machine that wants to distract…
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Thanks for support and chance to meet
I kept my promise to campaign on the issues and to show up throughout the district, consistent with my motto as a state senator and public servant: “No one will…
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Early Durangoans’ decision on water source still benefiting us today
du1-i-syn No, Durango’s water does not come from Lemon Reservoir; it runs through it. Those knowledgeable about water law know there is a big difference between a right to a…
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GOP women’s health policy abets crime
In 1966, Dictator Nicolae Ceausescu of Romania banned all access to reproductive health care. Years later, crime spiked. Young males enter a criminal prime in their late teens. Sixteen to…
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Look into Trump’s extensive Russia ties
“The FBI aided in getting a Russian obligate elected U.S. president. What are you going to do about the Dworkin Report and the FBI remaining silent on the extensive and…
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Election saw no sign of press objectivity
As I write this five days after the results came in, the LA Times, New York Times and the Washington Post columnists should be arrested for animal abuse as they…
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Trump ‘crude-ified’ the U.S. electorate
With his victory, Trump’s legacy – the “crude-ification” of the American electorate – is solidly established. Are all Trump supporters coarse, vulgar, churlish louts? Maybe not, but have you seen…