Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Left lying about past support for CIA
Letters to the Editor

Left lying about past support for CIA

December 18, 2014

The left, which definitely includes the Herald, as so often is the case, has a selective and limited memory. The outspoken leader of this forgetfulness is Nancy Pelosi who claims…

San Juan Health right to rid feral cats
Letters to the Editor

San Juan Health right to rid feral cats

December 18, 2014

SJBHD is filthy! It is run down, permeated with dog hair and in dire need of repairs. It is a public-health disgrace. I cannot speak of the new managers or…

Hermosa bill is good for local business
Letters to the Editor

Hermosa bill is good for local business

December 17, 2014

Colorado has a $13.2 billion outdoor recreation industry that supports more than 125,000 jobs across the state – hundreds within La Plata County alone. Hermosa Creek is a major destination…

Testing is not influential, inspiring
Letters to the Editor

Testing is not influential, inspiring

December 17, 2014

He taught about life through history and had a zeal that one could not help but notice. This had nothing to do with dates and standards but understanding the principles.…

Nonviolent crimes
Editorials

Nonviolent crimes

December 17, 2014

Commutations signal first step in resolving sentencing problems

Stop chemical assault on Durango parks
Letters to the Editor

Stop chemical assault on Durango parks

December 16, 2014

They have a broad-spectrum effect; only grass that is genetically modified or engineered to adapt with these chemical messages of death is able to survive the application of these highly…

Association promotes Ignacio wrestling
Letters to the Editor

Association promotes Ignacio wrestling

December 16, 2014

Our mission is to help all wrestlers, from pee wees to adults, to become better and more competitive athletes; as well as instilling values, respect, sportsmanship and an understanding of…

Return brooch to improve my attitude
Letters to the Editor

Return brooch to improve my attitude

December 15, 2014

So, it was with great sadness that I read about the recent theft of the puffin painting by artist Scott Dye that was recently purchased at Studio & and stolen…

Hermosa bill, process is inspiring
Letters to the Editor

Hermosa bill, process is inspiring

December 15, 2014

Broad support from a diverse group of local stakeholders, bipartisan leadership in Congress and perseverance is how we turned six years of negotiations and a community-supported bill into law. Without…

Police stabbing
Editorials

Police stabbing

December 15, 2014

jury rules wisely on case’s merits

Smart Meter problems are widely known
Letters to the Editor

Smart Meter problems are widely known

December 14, 2014

During the last three years, the Herald has refused to publicly acknowledge and interview a group of concerned residents who, with their persistence, were able to get LPEA to offer…

Original Obamacare fan no longer
Letters to the Editor

Original Obamacare fan no longer

December 14, 2014

That’s all changed. I received a notice that the tax credit I had went down. The plan went up in price, and as a result of this, my affordable monthly…

Helpful tips on interrogation techniques
Letters to the Editor

Helpful tips on interrogation techniques

December 14, 2014

First, a nice comfortable setting for questioning is a must. A fireside chat in plush leather chairs would probably be suitable. A bear-skin rug is optional. If the agency is…

Web innovators
Editorials

Web innovators

December 14, 2014

Efficiencies come with new apps

Greedy media will get Americans killed
Letters to the Editor

Greedy media will get Americans killed

December 13, 2014

When will insanity end? We don’t have to be sacrificial lambs in the hands of powers that preach negative outcomes. Enlightened individuals from around the globe need to break bread…

College has benefits beyond economics
Letters to the Editor

College has benefits beyond economics

December 13, 2014

Beyond offering higher education, the Fort brings a broad array of cultural events including theater, music and continuing education – plus, of course, a variety of athletic programs. Its students…

SJBHD causing pain for employees, cats
Letters to the Editor

SJBHD causing pain for employees, cats

December 13, 2014

I was a registered nurse at SJBHD for over 20 years. I resigned abruptly without notice because I could no longer represent our agency and maintain my integrity. The administration…

Raise your voice to support net neutrality
Letters to the Editor

Raise your voice to support net neutrality

December 13, 2014

The Federal Communications Commission has to decide on final rules, and we’ve made their job very easy for them. Millions of Americans, President Obama, hundreds of businesses and hundreds of…

Durango is taking mindfulness seriously
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Durango is taking mindfulness seriously

December 13, 2014

Durango is not far behind in the national-mindfulness movement. The community takes seriously the well-documented research in medicine, mental health and education that demonstrates that training the mind to be…

Community is lucky to have its leaders
Letters to the Editor

Community is lucky to have its leaders

December 13, 2014

Snowberger has been charged with improving the quality of our children’s education and keeping up with both our evolving understanding of best educational practices and the accountability measures imposed on…

City should stick with organic parks
Letters to the Editor

City should stick with organic parks

December 13, 2014

Penn State University College of Agricultural Sciences offers an accredited course with Northeastern Organic Farming Association in organic land care, and Ohio State University is also offering the aforementioned program.…

Support Project Merry Christmas now
Letters to the Editor

Support Project Merry Christmas now

December 13, 2014

So, off we went, and she thought Santa was really neat as well as “The Fetching Image Pet Photography” that donated its services – with all proceeds going to the…

Hermosa Creek
Editorials

Hermosa Creek

December 13, 2014

to protect watershed passes Congress

County budget
Editorials

County budget

December 11, 2014

Economy and good government reflected in improving fiscal situation

9-R should listen to parents, teachers
Letters to the Editor

9-R should listen to parents, teachers

December 11, 2014

To believe that all these numbers really represent children in all their amazing complexity, natural intelligence and creativity, or to believe that these numbers measure the skill and dedication of…

Check on health insurance before Dec. 15
Letters to the Editor

Check on health insurance before Dec. 15

December 11, 2014

Because he doesn’t want us to prepare for Christmas, the Grinch is giving those of us who already have an ACA Plan until Dec. 15 to either A) find a…

Postal worker, coach thanks community
Opinion

Postal worker, coach thanks community

December 11, 2014

Thank you to all the parents who over many seasons entrusted me with your children, allowing me the joy of coaching them in baseball. Also, to the kids I coached…

Bell ringing can be hectic this year
Opinion

Bell ringing can be hectic this year

December 11, 2014

I’m not pointing fingers. I’ve done it too. I have found one antidote to all that hectic activity is ringing the bell for the Salvation Army in front of the…