Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Southwest Colorado rich in library resources
Letters to the Editor

Southwest Colorado rich in library resources

February 17, 2014

In addition to the Pine River Valley Library we have Durango Public Library, Durango Arts Center Library, Ignacio Community Library, Ruby M. Sisson Library in Pagosa Springs. At Fort Lewis…

After the fire
Editorials

After the fire

February 17, 2014

Shoppers from around the region can help restore vibrancy in downtown Cortez

Atlas Shrugged is misunderstood by most
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Atlas Shrugged is misunderstood by most

February 17, 2014

First, it should be said that Atlas Shrugged is the second-most influential book in the United States behind the Bible in a survey conducted by the Library of Congress. It…

Credit switch was undemocratic debacle
Letters to the Editor

Credit switch was undemocratic debacle

February 15, 2014

For myself, it follows without a shadow of a doubt if the provost and the president cannot be depended on to provide open communication in which the good of the…

Web taxes must be correct amount
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Web taxes must be correct amount

February 15, 2014

I am not familiar with U.S. Supreme Court rulings on this subject, but I do not oppose paying sales tax on Internet purchases as long as they are at the…

Take positive, not violent, path to glory
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Take positive, not violent, path to glory

February 15, 2014

Male teenagers and young adults are very impressionable. There are many factors: violent TV shows and movies; video games of war; absence of a male father figure. If you fall…

Lots of work behind Snowdown fun
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Lots of work behind Snowdown fun

February 15, 2014

This was my first year as the co-organizer of a new event. Now I understand the amount of time, effort and coordination it takes. The Zumba booty-shaking contest on Jan.…

Udall’s coercion was attempt to mislead
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Udall’s coercion was attempt to mislead

February 15, 2014

Udall had no right to coerce the agency to change its reported numbers simply to give him cover for his often-repeated false prouncement: “If you have an insurance policy you…

Donated care clinic to close in March
Letters to the Editor

Donated care clinic to close in March

February 15, 2014

While we would very much like to continue, we do not wish to duplicate efforts, and funding for health-care dollars is very limited. Until then, we are using our remaining…

Groups team up, find contaminant sources
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Groups team up, find contaminant sources

February 15, 2014

The AWP is a collaborative group committed to cooperating across political boundaries to protect and improve the quality of water resources to benefit the Animas River and communities, now and…

Divide county by thirds for elections
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Divide county by thirds for elections

February 15, 2014

A major reason for change is a commissioner currently can be elected but lose in the district they are supposed to represent, which has happened in the past. It makes…

Herald already starting Udall’s campaign
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Herald already starting Udall’s campaign

February 15, 2014

Contrast this with the in-depth coverage (at least three articles) of Dick Cheney’s daughter when she had a spat with her gay sister and the Republican party. I’m not sure…

Voting felons
Editorials

Voting felons

February 15, 2014

Holder’s idea goes to the question of what happens to felons and society after prison

Eviction ugly with unwarranted restraining order
Letters to the Editor

Eviction ugly with unwarranted restraining order

February 13, 2014

I am a landlord, and on Jan. 22, I had the sheriff issue a tenant/roommate a “notice to quit” by the end of the month. The tenant, in retaliation the…

Take care with pot, chocolate around pets
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Take care with pot, chocolate around pets

February 13, 2014

Since the legalization of marijuana use, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of pets accidentally consuming “edibles,” or marijuana-laced food products (such as cookies) that were shown…

Marijuana licensing
Editorials

Marijuana licensing

February 12, 2014

gives existing growers a big leg up in recreational business

Tipton should sponsor campaign reform
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Tipton should sponsor campaign reform

February 12, 2014

The Government By The People Act matches small-dollar donations (less than $150) with public funds 6 to 1, so that a $25 contribution turns into $175, or $100 into $700,…

Obama’s address reminiscent of Hitler
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Obama’s address reminiscent of Hitler

February 12, 2014

When Hitler spoke, the Reichstag stood and cheered him. Tuesday night, it was the replay of Hitler (Obama) with the senators and House members clapping and cheering for the president’s…

Positive legislation
Editorials

Positive legislation

February 10, 2014

food donation credit, four-year community colleges will benefit Colorado

Fracking flap
Editorials

Fracking flap

February 10, 2014

study does not prove anything, especially not one as flawed as CU’s may be

Logic shows all Coloradans as pot addicts
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Logic shows all Coloradans as pot addicts

February 10, 2014

Do you not realize that your neighbors and co-workers and people you conduct business with are using pot all the time and have been forever – even when it was…

Gun range(s)
Editorials

Gun range(s)

February 9, 2014

or larger shooting facility could help law enforcement, public

Don’t ban devices, but study health effects
Letters to the Editor

Don’t ban devices, but study health effects

February 9, 2014

As one of those targeted, the cartoon fails to grasp our true objective: My colleagues and I do not encourage a ban on cellphones or any other wireless devices. We…

Story glazed over educator’s role
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Story glazed over educator’s role

February 8, 2014

To have his accomplishments and commitment to Animas glazed over in a meager sentence discussing solely what his job description was this year was disheartening. Michael has always given 110…

Young lady shows true Broncos colors
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Young lady shows true Broncos colors

February 8, 2014

All of us adults who had been whining about our team were just shown what a true fan is – by a 7-year-old young lady. She had pride for her…

Solar energy
Editorials

Solar energy

February 8, 2014

Bipartisan bill is an example of how seemingly small steps can matter