Opinion &#038; Letters to the Editor

Tipton should help GOP get back to work

He had a couple of bills come up, but even a blind dog finds a bone now and then. He…

October 8, 2013

Buzz Bus

and downtown should look at how to keep late-night transportation working

October 8, 2013

Employees make Durango Herald a pleasure

Yvonna Graham Durango

Red Arrow

Neighbors need and deserve more than simple assurances that the mine is safe

Most Americans would like reasoned debate

This view offers some comfort, as we now experience the effects of extreme obstinance, blatant uncooperativeness, unwillingness to responsibly legislate…

No, disposable shopping bags are not free

Let’s think about these facts. Locally, in Durango each year, we use more than 7 million disposable plastic bags, most…

Support mill levy increase for cemetery

Many of my family members are buried in this cemetery; my parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and several aunts and uncles. I…

October 6, 2013

Second Avenue

City’s bias toward density demonstrated in ‘no latitude’ view of a judgment call

October 6, 2013

Scientific consensus backs global warming

For example, these scientific associations have issued statements that climate is clearly warming and human factors contribute significantly to that…

October 6, 2013

Story did not mention favorite dance studio

This studio helps children develop self-esteem and has helped several past students attain college scholarships through their program. Terri Alexus…

What is social media’s role in terrorism?

Now you’re asking yourself, what use would a terrorist have for sites where teenagers post their daily doings, selfies or…

Easement should settle Hidden Valley issue

The adjoining private property for which the access is requested was protected “forever” by conservation easement in 1990. (This easement…

Experience and passion qualify Martin

Kim Martin would make an excellent school board member. Her years of teaching in the classroom, and passion for public…

Alternative Horizons helps victims exit cycle

First, and most importantly, there is a confidential 24/7 hotline at 247-9619 where trained advocates are standing by to offer…

Native Americans’ plight a useful lesson

What did that tyrannical entity do for them? It developed a systematic effort to exterminate them by eliminating their food…

Businesses earn good Samaritan chops

Driving someplace to have it fixed was not an option, but fortunately for us, the Jiffylube was located next door…

‘Yes’ to bag fee; it is more than symbolic

Bag fees actually save clogs in sewer systems – yes, now happening in Durango; save the litter of bags caught…

Listen to America; ‘no’ to Obamacare

Start reporting the truth for real hope and change. Daniel Percell Ignacio

Magazine features incredible local resources

I believe in promoting local small businesses and commend the Herald for placing a spotlight on the amazing talent that…

Will road effort alter ‘permanent protection’?

Contrary to the story, the Zink property is not landlocked and he does have other alternatives. I commend Zink for…

Shutdown

issue is not Obamacare, spending or the debt, but democracy and the rule of law

Climate change goes beyond rocket science

The reader is likely familiar with the brouhaha expressed on these pages when the last IPCC Report was issued in…

October 3, 2013