Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Portico a revered tradition manifested
Letters to the Editor

Portico a revered tradition manifested

March 3, 2016

Most Southwestern art aficionados see this tradition as a synthesis of Spanish, Native American and contemporary art traditions. The tradition is manifest in the works of Georgia O’Keeffe and in…

No to HB 1180
Editorials

No to HB 1180

March 3, 2016

not define freedom of religionas the right to express hatred

Not to worry, deer should be well-trained
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Not to worry, deer should be well-trained

March 3, 2016

Then one of my friends asked, how are they going to train those deer to go in there? I told them they probably have special people with deer-training degrees to…

Let Francisco’s building remain as it is
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Let Francisco’s building remain as it is

March 3, 2016

Durango is a town with Spanish influence, as is our state. In fact, if you Google the meaning of Durango, you get references to a town in northern Mexico. Colorado…

Rain barrels
Editorials

Rain barrels

March 3, 2016

Senate should build on House momentum to allow water-gathering

Preserve the portico, Durango heritage
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Preserve the portico, Durango heritage

March 1, 2016

I personally appreciate the distinctive look the portico adds to the corner of College and Main, the entry to downtown Durango. Finally, let the Garcias decide. It’s their property. Bud…

King Coal II
Editorials

King Coal II

March 1, 2016

Planning Commission should deny permit until road issues are resolved

All sorts of data offer cold, hard facts
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All sorts of data offer cold, hard facts

February 29, 2016

Once again thanks to the Republicans for doing absolutely nothing to protect our citizens. Instead they continue to spout skewed data and lies (which is what they’re best at) and…

Provider fee
Editorials

Provider fee

February 29, 2016

AG’s opinion could allow Colorado to balance its budget without painful cuts

Lost Dog closure a loss for community
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Lost Dog closure a loss for community

February 28, 2016

Every time my husband and I pass the empty building, we regret the loss. I wish there were some way we could help bring her back. Marianne Pearlman Durango

Caucus time
Editorials

Caucus time

February 28, 2016

messy process of democracy begins with modest meetings Tuesday night

Either open Nighthorse or send water off
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Either open Nighthorse or send water off

February 28, 2016

The “Lake for no one” descriptor is nearly confirmed. Filled in June 11, there have been negotiations/squabbles about utilization ever since. The Feb. 7 Herald story, quoting Kathleen Ozga of…

Change the guidelines, not Francisco’s
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Change the guidelines, not Francisco’s

February 27, 2016

That veranda provides a nice inviting ambience to walk through and is an enjoyable and pleasurable place to sit or walk under on a hot summer’s day. All the points…

Closing King Coal would harm region
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Closing King Coal would harm region

February 27, 2016

The King II Coal Mine near Hesperus is an important part of our community, and crucial to our region’s economic vitality. The mine has worked well with our community for…

Feel the Bern at Super Tuesday’s caucus
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Feel the Bern at Super Tuesday’s caucus

February 27, 2016

Only one candidate refuses Super PACs and corporate dark money. Only one candidate runs an entirely people-powered campaign with an average donation of $27. Only one candidate will fight for…

Caucus for Sanders on Super Tuesday
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Caucus for Sanders on Super Tuesday

February 27, 2016

Hillary has been part of Bill Cinton’s White House, and Obama’s Cabinet, and a four-year senator from New York. Half of Congress is already threatening to impeach her, on Day…

Caucus on Tuesday and support Hillary
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Caucus on Tuesday and support Hillary

February 27, 2016

I will caucus for Clinton, an experienced pragmatist, to lead us in tenuous times. Sen. Sanders has been able to stir up his supporters for revolution, but he is not…

Caucus for Champagne to be next DA
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Caucus for Champagne to be next DA

February 27, 2016

Christian has a deep commitment to restorative justice and helping people resolve their criminal issue in the community. I know that he has been instrumental in supporting the problem solving…

Support Lammons at Tuesday’s caucus
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Support Lammons at Tuesday’s caucus

February 27, 2016

Ben is well-respected among his peers and co-workers and is known as being fair and doing the right thing. He understands the difference between offenders who pose a serious threat…

Stick with experience at Tuesday caucus
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Stick with experience at Tuesday caucus

February 27, 2016

As secretary of state, she was in the forefront of a period of time that has seen conflicts all over the world grow to an alarming rate. Our country has…

Lammons offers best experience for DA
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Lammons offers best experience for DA

February 27, 2016

In my view, the current political divides have never been greater and the caucus is the first step to confirm that the candidates you support will be on the ballot.…

GoFundMe fund created for Bob Larson
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GoFundMe fund created for Bob Larson

February 27, 2016

Bob was transported by ambulance from San Carlos to a great hospital in Hermosillo, Mexico, where he underwent emergency surgery. Bob has since been airlifted to Banner Hospital in Tucson,…

Superfund
Editorials

Superfund

February 27, 2016

unanimous vote, comprehensive cleanup is possible at last

Open records
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Open records

February 24, 2016

Colorado Legislature should reinforce transparency with electronic files

Pope Francis doesn’t get United States
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Pope Francis doesn’t get United States

February 24, 2016

What Thomas Jefferson termed “separation of church and state” is one basis of our Constitution. A more specific statement of this separation principle was issued by our Senate in 1797:…

Lammons will serve justice as DA
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Lammons will serve justice as DA

February 24, 2016

He has the experience we desire in that office, and as a comparison, he has far more experience than the other candidate. He has tried cases for more than 20…

Grazing not appropriate for Weminuche
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Grazing not appropriate for Weminuche

February 23, 2016

More importantly, while there should be a place for small-scale ranching in our local economy, sheep should not be allowed in the Weminuche Wilderness. The Weminuche is fragile, it is…

Save the portico
Editorials

Save the portico

February 23, 2016

should recognize historic valueof Francisco’s Restaurante y Cantina