Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Weedy medians make poor impression
Letters to the Editor

Weedy medians make poor impression

August 2, 2015

As a local who loves Durango, I’m quite embarrassed that our tourists see all those weeds when they enter our pretty town! Not a very good first impression! I’m guessing…

Ceremony honors departed veterans
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Ceremony honors departed veterans

August 2, 2015

Once the funeral coach is in position, the commander orders the guard to parade rest. The guard remains in a position of respect as I discuss the details of the…

Expansion plans dangerous to skiers
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Expansion plans dangerous to skiers

August 1, 2015

My personal safety would be compromised by having large groups of people located uphill from me in avalanche terrain. The helicopter itself could trigger an avalanche. The heli-skiers who are…

Get the facts on the Iran agreement
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Get the facts on the Iran agreement

August 1, 2015

For those readers interested in actually learning about this agreement and the issues surrounding it, I highly recommend reading Wikipedia’s page on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. In addition…

Sheep do not belong in delicate areas
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Sheep do not belong in delicate areas

August 1, 2015

And do it again we did. On July 26, we again followed the trail through the wonderful riot of wildflowers. It is a gorgeous trail set against a majestic tapestry…

Iran deal will only benefit our enemy
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Iran deal will only benefit our enemy

August 1, 2015

Now who should we make a deal with? We should sit down with the Kurds and the Turks and come to an agreement about how to fight ISIS. Anthony DeMond…

Too many Nighthorse questions remain
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Too many Nighthorse questions remain

August 1, 2015

If rules are established to secure a safe environment, who will enforce them or will water skiers whiz around at 30 mph creating a wake that will effectively make fishing…

Journalism a lost art at the Herald
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Journalism a lost art at the Herald

August 1, 2015

Why did it take the Herald three days to report this (July 26)? Why was this story on the last page and not a front page headline. The front page…

Inanity is today’s dominant zeitgeist
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Inanity is today’s dominant zeitgeist

August 1, 2015

On the Kardashians negating our sovereign superiority I must take issue with Tom Wright. To the depths of my soul I agree that the ditches of pop culture are flooded…

Death penalty
Editorials

Death penalty

August 1, 2015

safety requires prison, not killing

Haters could work to improve America
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Haters could work to improve America

July 30, 2015

I admit that I take issue with many things the president has done – and not done – but he was constitutionally elected (twice) and will be judged on his…

Reauthorize LWCF before it expires
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Reauthorize LWCF before it expires

July 30, 2015

We have approximately two months left to reauthorize a 50-year national conservation program that has provided so much to American lives. And yet, I don’t see enough news on how…

Restore the Arc
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Restore the Arc

July 30, 2015

Vandalism should not end sculpture’s tenure as a community icon

Humane Society has two reputations
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Humane Society has two reputations

July 29, 2015

I relocated here last fall, and, as an animal advocate, I gathered some information before moving. I was delighted to hear that LPCHS offers great care, has a robust volunteer…

Medicare at 50
Editorials

Medicare at 50

July 29, 2015

Program part of fabric of American life

Follow Utah’s example with the homeless
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Follow Utah’s example with the homeless

July 28, 2015

How is Utah achieving such success? It is providing permanent housing to the homeless. Those who choose to accept the offer of permanent housing pay either $50 per month or…

Get with Durango’s program or go home
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Get with Durango’s program or go home

July 28, 2015

It pains me to see, as a local who has lived here most of my life, what is happening to Durango: homelessness, crime, lack of respect for our town, trash…

Homelessness
Editorials

Homelessness

July 28, 2015

intractable problem for Durango that nonetheless can be mitigated

Accessibility
Editorials

Accessibility

July 27, 2015

facilities should endeavor to correct challenges for disabled patrons

Immigrants less likely to commit crimes
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Immigrants less likely to commit crimes

July 27, 2015

How does he know this? Because some Border Patrol guy told him. Pretty much the world standard for verification there! Just a simple Google search reveals plenty of studies countering…

Hold 9-R to same standards as students
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Hold 9-R to same standards as students

July 27, 2015

Yet, almost a month later, teachers and staff still have not received their contracts, and the dedicated 9-R employees are uncertain of the administration’s lack of professionalism, adherence to the…

Pricey condos not what Durango needs
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Pricey condos not what Durango needs

July 26, 2015

The Regional Housing Alliance has identified the need for 790 housing units to meet the expected growth of the city and county in the next 10 years. These are to…

Service a reminder of what is important
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Service a reminder of what is important

July 26, 2015

Jeff was truly singular in many ways, and his love of politics started early in life. His son, Patrick, when delivering a touching eulogy, reminded us that Jeff was 17-years…

Major changes
Editorials

Major changes

July 26, 2015

Fracking, eating habits show change to even entrenched trends comes

Long Horns are intelligent, good mothers
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Long Horns are intelligent, good mothers

July 25, 2015

Durango has sure changed, and it is so sad to think someone is turned off by the passing by of these regal critters. Way to go, Doc and Blizzard. I’m…