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Documentary shows liberal agenda
In light of the MIT economist Jonathan Gruber’s many remarks referring to the public as “too stupid to understand,” this film shows other Democrats saying essentially the same thing. Gruber…
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Democrats to blame for immigration
Who’s to say that if Congress sends him a bill and he uses his veto powers because it didn’t meet his standards, that we end up with a law that…
Letters to the Editor
Liberty Hill mention triggered memories
I spent eight (long, mostly hot) years there as a Colorado expatriate and still remember the relief I felt seeing Liberty Hill in the rear-view mirror when I left to…
Letters to the Editor
City does not practice buying local
But, after spending $28,000 with an out-of-state artist and another $125,000-plus with an out-of-state firm to tell us if it is feasible to build an arts center, I will no…
Letters to the Editor
Herald doesn’t understand net neutrality
The Internet is far from a monopoly. Obama wants to control it to tax it. So, it is a tax we are speaking of – a massive tax to pay…
Letters to the Editor
All sides wrong on Keystone pipeline
The proposed Phase IV consists of a route that would replace the present section from Hardisty, Alberta, to a point in Manitoba, and then to Steele City, Nebraska. The new…
Letters to the Editor
Save mailers for special delivery
Andersson did, however, reinforce one of the great attributes of the current political climate: motivated reasoning, demonstrated by selective outrage. It’s OK if the Kochs or Sherman Adelson do it,…
Letters to the Editor
Student letters show left-leaning bias
However, the recent spate of letters to the editor by Bayfield High School students appear to be the products of a class assignment rather than opinions derived from research on…
Opinion
Pine River Seniors thank supporters
From Bayfield – 7L Ranch, A&W, Alta/ Conoco, Amerigas, Baked, Bayfield Animal Hospital, Bayfield Liquors, Bayfield Thrift Store, Bottom Shelf Brewery, Brenda’s Old West Cafe, Coffee on the Side, Double…
Opinion
Gas drilling permitted in HD Mountains
In July, the U.S. Forest Service circulated information by letter, email and some telephone calls concerning their intent to grant “permits to drill” to Petrox (two wells in the Fosset…
Opinion
FFA appreciates support for raffle
The winner of the Mosberg 5.56 rifle was Dane Cotton of Hotchkiss. The winner of the fly fishing gear package was Steve Taylor of Ignacio, and the winner of the…
Opinion
We give thanks and honor Aria, Dylan
Most of us, thankfully, don’t have to deal with the pain that the Cranes have had to face. Brian and Wendy Crane are dealing with the difficult situation of caring…
Letters to the Editor
Time to end American police state
Police say these mine-resistant tanks just add a little more safety. This sounds reasonable except for two things. First, in the whole history of American police, not one officer ever…
Letters to the Editor
Teachers are dedicated despite hurdles
I am saddened whenever I hear – and I have to admit that it is quite often these days – that teachers are frustrated and tired and fearful of their…
Letters to the Editor
Propaganda tactics the same all over
The steps are they same: Find an obscure subject, introduce fear, create plausibility around the fear by having a pundit speak of it in public, spread the word through the…
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Running out of America’s wilderness
I was on a small bush plane bound for Jackson, Wyoming. I was one of eight college students selected for EcoFlight’s 11th annual Flight Across America Program. This year, in…
Editorials
Attend water-plan meeting
Planning for future growth and the requisite water needs prompts difficult conversations across the state. The Colorado Water Plan aims to address the water/population imbalance by compiling input from eight…
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U.S. must be ready for Ebola
Although this vicious virus isn’t spreading as fast as people originally anticipated, slowly, the number of people to contract Ebola is increasing, and the health-care apparatus here in the United…
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Obituaries don’t belong with classifieds
I strongly urge The Durango Herald to reconsider and discontinue this recent style change. Nadine Marks Durango Editor’s note: The Herald has moved obituaries back to the paper’s A section.
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Prejean’s visit inspired good discussions
As the Common Reading Experience celebrated its ninth year, and the community joined in as it always does, I am reminded that we live in a community of people willing…
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Rehabilitation key in hip replacement
Also important, but not discussed, is the rehabilitation protocol after any joint-replacement surgery. Optimally, physical therapy should start while the person is still in the hospital and should continue uninterrupted…