Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Global warming is political, not scientific
Interesting that you do not print any of those letters pouring in from climate-change deniers that might show your opinion for what it is (political, not scientific). Truth can hurt.…
Letters to the Editor
Obama’s Taliban trade stupid, un-American
By secretly arranging for the exchange of the U.S. Army defector, Bowe Bergdahl, he has once again not only gone beyond his presidential authority, but has also set up a…
Letters to the Editor
Musician’s arrest was overboard action
Two young men were playing their guitars on the street – not the greatest musicians, but they could halfway carry a tune. It’s the same scene I’ve seen in many…
Letters to the Editor
LPEA board should leave the past behind
To start off, education is essential. The electric utility business is changing rapidly due to local electricity generation, in particular solar, which is becoming less expensive than centralized production from…
Letters to the Editor
Herald could explore truth occasionally
Opposing rampant illegal immigration is crazy or radical? Maybe instead of slurring your fellow Coloradans, you could explore the truth once in a while. Paul Miller Hesperus
Letters to the Editor
Booting policy violates Fourth Amendment
It is simply unreasonable to boot this or anyone else’s car unless they have clearly demonstrated a willful violation of parking ordinances repeatedly – say six or more unpaid violations.…
Letters to the Editor
Campfires are never permitted in the city
We live by the Overend Mountain Park and, recently, two open camp fires were discovered by park users. One was quite large and unattended. This situation is completely unacceptable, and…
Letters to the Editor
County has two adult-education programs
I do, however, have a few corrections to make that were stated incorrectly in your story. There are currently two adult education programs in La Plata County: the Durango Education…
Letters to the Editor
Don’t muckrake; support Cyprus instead
Why wouldn’t we rally behind Alison, instead of muckraking? Cyprus was one of the first to use homegrown and local foods and continues to lead the way in that regard.…
Letters to the Editor
Cyprus story fueled stressful situation
This story is fuel to an already stressful situation. Shame on you! I know Alison Dance to be a person with integrity who will correct what needs to be corrected…
Editorials
Immigration
U.S. House needs to begin discussion of the Senate’s package of reform measures
Opinion
Property tax exemption available for senior citizens, disabled veterans
For those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 of the actual value of their primary residence is exempt. The state pays the tax on the portion that is…
Opinion
Four Corners Veterans Stand Down set for Nov. 15, volunteers needed
This one-day event will provide showers, haircuts, food, clothing, medical and mental attention, social services, legal assistance, job and housing referrals from each county, and much more. We are seeking…
Opinion
Let’s return to constitutional governance!
George Washington warned us of political parties in his farewell address because the Founding Fathers knew it would be the destruction of the nation. Today, there really is only one…
Opinion
Welcome to Colorado, but…
Times editor It might be time to administer an intelligence test at our state borders. I know we like our tourists – they are a major part to our economy,…
Letters to the Editor
Putting ‘watchable wildlife’ ahead of food
The United States Forest Service allowed a meager 30-day public comment period for the 279-page Draft Environmental Assessment and Bighorn Risk Assessment for the Weminuche Landscape Grazing Analysis that ended…
Letters to the Editor
Bob Beauprez has what it takes to lead state
Besides having a long and successful political career, including a background in the financial business world, and in ranching and farming, he gained considerable knowledge as to what it takes…
Letters to the Editor
‘Woman in the red shirt’ glad for survivor
My partner, Robert Reed, is a welding instructor at Southwest Colorado Community College in Cortez. He has a little apartment that he stays at during the week when he is…
Letters to the Editor
Constitutional event Saturday in Bayfield
George Washington warned us of political parties in his farewell address because the Founding Fathers knew it would be the destruction of the nation. Today, there really is only one…
Letters to the Editor
Schirard’s experience surpasses Smith’s
Now let’s look at Sheriff Duke Schirard’s record: The sheriff started his law enforcement career in La Plata County some 37 years ago. In addition to serving the Town of…
Letters to the Editor
Story highlighted language shortcomings
What a shame that we in Durango cannot even begin to compare ourselves to these young polyglots. It has been seven years since I retired from the Modern Languages Department…
Letters to the Editor
Farmers Market a boon for fresh, local food
With the Farmers Market, I can get the next best thing to my own produce. With the Farmers Market, I can say at many a meal, “Except for the butter…
Letters to the Editor
Being armed is no guarantee of safety
When I point this condition out to concealed-carry advocates, the typical response is huff and puff: “I know I could do it if I had to. I grew up with…