Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Dick White not right for City Council
No one wants unnecessary chemicals used in the city’s parks, but we also want a City Council that will stand up to a small vocal minority and do what is…
Letters to the Editor
Questioning man’s humanity defamatory
The dog had, in fact, jeopardized the safety of the Penicks and was presently chasing down their pets. The fact is the dog was at large, the owner had no…
Letters to the Editor
Get screened for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts either in the colon or rectum. These cancers almost always start with a polyp – a small growth on the lining of the colon…
Letters to the Editor
Youths should embrace their true natures
Young people, be brave. Do not care about what anyone thinks of you. Never let anything get you down. The only thing that matters is what gets you excited, what’s…
Letters to the Editor
Rec, trails tax makes Durango better
It was also, scruffy and more than a little rough around the edges. It frankly didn’t smell so good either. My friends and I spent our summer days on the…
Letters to the Editor
Industry’s message lost in editing?
Indeed, through its actions, the Herald challenges the reader to look beyond what ostensibly is an infomercial for the gas and oil industry to find the nuggets that are intended…
Letters to the Editor
City Council has plate full of key issues
Airport. I believe that the 30-year-old terminal is inadequate for current – much less projected – needs. Since every alternative requires a large public investment, prudence requires maximizing flexibility for…
Letters to the Editor
Government-business is poor comparison
Do we need to fund infrastructure? Do we need to fund Homeland Security? Do we need to fund the Affordable Care Act? The needs of our country are great and…
Letters to the Editor
Combined sewers could reduce pollution
Although unpractical in areas of high rainfall, Durango’s high-desert amounts may be a good fit for this type of system. Grease, oils and animal waste would all be treated at…
Letters to the Editor
Secular progressives are immoral
This is why the secular progressive movement is opposed to religion and attacks Christmas in particular so vehemently. Religious organizations ask of their followers to be personally responsible for their…
Letters to the Editor
Stop foreign-aid welfare to Israel
Also, it used to be that one could write a letter to the editor, and it could be more than 350 words. It could be the length of a full…
Letters to the Editor
Comment on redheads was unprofessional
While reading a story about the Durango Film Festival (Herald, March 3), I was shocked to see it used the term “red-headed stepchildren” as a derogatory example of people or…
Letters to the Editor
Herald punctuation needs improvement
How am I going to convince my students to use apostrophes correctly when the newspaper that I encourage them to read can’t even get it right! At least you got…
Letters to the Editor
Marbury votes with head and heart
She has proved herself in the time she has served us on the City Council and as mayor. She is tireless in going to meetings, serving on four different boards,…
Letters to the Editor
Pray for snow, vote for McHenry, Waddell
In this context, I ask everyone to pray for more snow: A prayer for more snow could be a prayer for Durango’s future. I’m sure Marbury and White meant well,…
Editorials
Mental health
Dispelling stigma through intergrated care, conversation can improve system
Letters to the Editor
FCC rule just expands Internet access
The government grant of monopoly status to the old Bell that built the early copper phone network was predicated upon using cross subsidies. Bell would be allowed to charge higher…
Editorial Cartoons
Airport Upgrades?
Letters to the Editor
Child abuse letter full of brilliant irony
Admittedly, my first reaction was probably the one shared by most readers: that the letter was rambling, incoherent and borderline offensive. But upon reflection, I see an Andy Kaufman-esque genius…
Letters to the Editor
New owner should improve Purgatory
The lack of improvements are not only embarrassing but quite frustrating when trying to enjoy a day of skiing that has come at a premium price. I would like to…
Letters to the Editor
Don’t sell lands to highest bidder
Today, certain radicalized members of Congress, supported by special interest groups, are once again salivating over the prospect of state control. The proponents of the Disposal of Excess Federal Lands…
Letters to the Editor
STEAM Park can catalyze change
The Durango STEAM Park project can serve as a catalyst for challenges such as the fire department location, parking and Camino del Rio access, which have been longstanding issues for…
Letters to the Editor
Marbury listens, then responds
On three different occasions, I have contacted her about an issue, and she never let me down. When City Council considered changing the parking booting to be done after one…