Letters to the Editor

Letters: That was no Memorial Day story, Herald

So to fill the gap and help us commemorate this day, the Herald’s lead story was about an artist using…

May 28, 2020

Letters: Deny hospital treatment to protesters

I propose that these people compose a petition that explains their claims and intentions not to comply with the cityâ€™s…

May 28, 2020

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Letters: Virus socialism is knocking on your door

The virus around the world is a terrible thing, as we all know. New data is coming over the news…

May 28, 2020

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Letters: Wash your hands, fight for health care

One option is COBRA, whereby laid off employees can opt on to their workplace health plans by paying the full…

May 28, 2020

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Letters: Now more than ever, we must shop local

I am saddened by the closing of three of my favorite restaurants: Red Snapper; Pura Vida Cafe, in Vallecito; and…

May 28, 2020

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Letters: Let’s ease up on the mask judgments

If I choose to wear a yellow shirt today, it doesn’t impact you. Why do you care if I’m wearing…

May 27, 2020

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Letters: Council should leave the healthy alone

So where is the emergency? How long will this City Council mask-wearing order last? When will there be a public…

May 26, 2020

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Letters: Rules counter our constitutional rights

The Constitution guarantees all Americans the right to live as they choose. Whether it be running businesses or practicing the…

May 26, 2020

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Letters: Wearing a mask is effective and patriotic

Normal speech releases around 200 viral particles/minute. Loud speaking or laughing emits around 1,000. Studies show this micro-spit floats around…

May 25, 2020

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Letters: Keep taxpayers in urban renewal loop

They are also vulnerable to corruption, especially if sweetheart deals are made with out-of-state bidders without any skin in the…

May 25, 2020

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Letters: Coloradans don’t want an abortion ban

The majority of Colorado voters consistently believe the government does not have the right to meddle in this issue. Coloradans…

May 24, 2020

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Letters: Problem at Oxbow will only get worse

This problem at Oxbow will not become a “distant memory,” as she says. It will get worse. There will not…

May 24, 2020

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Letters: The Greatest Generation showed the way

They did not protest giving up their rights to travel afar because of gas rationing. Nor did they protest not…

May 23, 2020

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Letters: The lockdown protesters are dangerous

These people, as well as their ideological cohorts without weapons, are dangerous to America on a numbers of levels. Obviously,…

May 23, 2020

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Letters: Mask-wearing shows unwarranted panic

The risk of death for anyone under the age of 60 and in good health is exceedingly low. Despite this,…

May 22, 2020

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Letters: Could we get a city or county attorney?

Of course, the city or county attorney would not be able to subpoena any personal information on these patients. But…

May 22, 2020

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Letters: Our constitutional rights are violated

Many people are facing debt, bankruptcy, loss of livelihood â€“ and for what? COVID-19 is no worse than seasonal flu.…

May 22, 2020

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Letters: Stop the shaming about mask-wearing

This attitude will do more long-lasting damage to this community than any virus ever will. Durango is a great community,…

May 22, 2020

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Letters: Whereâ€™s county rule requiring masks?

This will relieve the burden on businesses and individuals. My question is, why it is not a county ordinance? Many…

May 21, 2020

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Letters: City Council and its army of snitches

Councilors stated their only goal is to reduce the spread of the virus. We have more than flattened the curve,…

May 21, 2020

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Letters: We must wear masks because we care

I have appreciated how hard local government and the citizens of Durango work to foster this feeling of closeness and…

May 21, 2020

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Letters: This is my healthy pandemic attitude

He complained bitterly very loudly but he went. Freaking guy! At least he was wearing a mask. I felt like…

May 20, 2020

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Letters: Where’s the logic in the local closures?

If I want shoes, I can go to Big 5, but I can’t shop at Brown’s Sport Shoes. If I…

May 20, 2020

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Letters: Fort Lewis College leader is strong, with hard strokes

I continue to be impressed with President Tom Stritikus and his leadership team. Tom, along with Provost Cheryl Nixon and…

May 18, 2020