Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Neighborhood gun shots disturb peace
Letters to the Editor

Neighborhood gun shots disturb peace

March 18, 2015

But no, I live in the most beautiful place on earth in the Animas Valley. Neighbors in all directions, horses in all of our pastures, all dog owners. My neighbor…

McHenry offers a realistic vision for city
Letters to the Editor

McHenry offers a realistic vision for city

March 18, 2015

It gets pretty tiresome and predictable watching the Durango City Council vote down party lines. I also am in favor of the ½-cent sales tax (issue 1-A). The city has…

Support city’s organic parks program
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Support city’s organic parks program

March 18, 2015

Come spring, I recommend that everyone spend some time enjoying our organic parks. You will find them beautiful and free of chemical poisons. If you don’t know which parks these…

Herald wasted city time, taxpayer money
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Herald wasted city time, taxpayer money

March 18, 2015

Processing a records request is not a simple task. As stated in the news story, there are items that are exempt from release. This means every document must be reviewed.…

White listens, thinks, acts for Durango
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White listens, thinks, acts for Durango

March 18, 2015

One of my friends claimed Dick did not always vote according to his previous campaign claims. Dick listens to all sides of the issues and studies the research in the…

Marbury will work to open Nighthorse
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Marbury will work to open Nighthorse

March 18, 2015

Durango City Councilor Sweetie Marbury has a personal relationship with Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribal councils. Because she is a fair-minded individual who cares about everyone’s needs equally,…

Pick better example of policy’s absurdity
Letters to the Editor

Pick better example of policy’s absurdity

March 18, 2015

Belouniss had a 90-day visa. After that period, she needed to reapply for her visa or apply for permanent residence. She did neither. Why? Her nonviolent dispute with her husband…

Letter writer wholly wrong about Israel
Letters to the Editor

Letter writer wholly wrong about Israel

March 18, 2015

She writes that the U.S. has gone to war for Israel, which is not true. The U.S. has supplied war material to Israel but never has gone into conflict on…

Support low-income family planning
Letters to the Editor

Support low-income family planning

March 18, 2015

Latinas are twice as likely to experience unintended pregnancy because of poor access to family-planning services and a lack of financial resources to pay for contraception out of pocket. This…

Healthy kids survey
Editorials

Healthy kids survey

March 18, 2015

Information on youth activity is key to supporting adolescent health

Re-elect Dick White for a better world
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Re-elect Dick White for a better world

March 17, 2015

Additionally, his specialty is exo-astronomy – the discovery and study of other planets in our universe. Understanding the physics of how other planets operate – the relationship between atmospheric composition,…

Vote for environment; vote Dick White
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Vote for environment; vote Dick White

March 17, 2015

Voters can help change the misdirected status quo by electing local leaders who understand science and solutions related to protecting the health of ecosystems, including humans. Dick White’s background, experience…

Roberts should oppose land-grab bills
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Roberts should oppose land-grab bills

March 17, 2015

Unfortunately, though, we’ve recently seen bills introduced in state houses across the West that seek to wrest control of national public lands and potentially sell them off to private development.…

Some airport arguments unconvincing
Letters to the Editor

Some airport arguments unconvincing

March 17, 2015

Some people on the pro side spoke of the long wait times at the carousel to pick up their luggage. They seem to have forgotten how long it takes at…

Ethics board
Editorials

Ethics board

March 17, 2015

the appearance should be enough to warrant the City Council’s attention

Kristof column rambling, full of untruths
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Kristof column rambling, full of untruths

March 16, 2015

Of course, when it comes to Israel, Kristof and Thomas Friedman take great liberties in making sure Israel and the Jewish people are seen as the most offensive oppressors of…

Parks and Wildlife
Editorials

Parks and Wildlife

March 16, 2015

the agency know what you think belongs in its next five-year plan

Head of SUCAP should offer jobs back
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Head of SUCAP should offer jobs back

March 16, 2015

Judy Lansing and Linda Mahlum were two of my co-workers. They are both very professional, and care very much about their jobs. The fact that Judy was an employee of…

New airport good for the community
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New airport good for the community

March 16, 2015

I can say without hesitation, the days of throwing up a tent to provide reasonable services are over. We need a new airport. Every time I fly, I have folks…

Keep the Office of Consumer Counsel
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Keep the Office of Consumer Counsel

March 16, 2015

What is the Office of Consumer Counsel? What does it do? Why should we care? The OCC is under the Consumer Protection Section of the Colorado Office of Attorney General.…

Say ‘No more’ sexual, domestic violence
Letters to the Editor

Say ‘No more’ sexual, domestic violence

March 16, 2015

In our little corner of Southwest Colorado, there exists an alliance between four nonprofits that are working to make communities of the region safer. Each agency provides confidential services to…

Pay now or later for improved airport
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Pay now or later for improved airport

March 16, 2015

No doubt, improvements at the airport will come at a higher cost in the long run while adding more inconveniences to air travelers in the short run. It would appear…

Charter schools serve community well
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Charter schools serve community well

March 16, 2015

Rigorous academics – not based on any special needs, but to answer a prevailing need for innovative programs designed for 21st century learners. A culture of excellence where students are…

Accountability
Editorials

Accountability

March 15, 2015

Sens. Bennet and Gardner right to try to force the Senate to act responsibly

No one will see storm that is coming
Letters to the Editor

No one will see storm that is coming

March 15, 2015

Many of you no longer think for yourselves and believe what others lie about to make you believe them. Just follow along like the sheep that need to be sheared.…

World needs billions of strong women
Letters to the Editor

World needs billions of strong women

March 15, 2015

Schools want us to fit in. Society wants us to behave. Human practices have become barbaric. Animals are caged, tortured and slaughtered for our enjoyment. Little girls are given away…

Submit comments on State Water Plan
Letters to the Editor

Submit comments on State Water Plan

March 15, 2015

Of the public input on the state plan so far, nearly half has been from the Eastern Slope and only 8 percent from Southwest Colorado. As the public education, participation…

Voters should re-elect Sweetie Marbury
Letters to the Editor

Voters should re-elect Sweetie Marbury

March 15, 2015

For example, residents of the Riverview Elementary School area were concerned about the safety of the children in their area because cars were not slowing down in the school zones.…