Letters to the Editor Climate activists: Check your privilege Let’s talk about two “solutions”: proliferating electric vehicles and instituting a carbon tax. EVs are great, but also expensive and… October 21, 2019
Letters to the Editor Hooray for the Zinks and wetlands expansion Positive news on our environment is rare these days, and the Herald article (“Wetlands north of Durango approved for expansion,”… October 21, 2019
Letters to the Editor City must increase efforts on warming Hundreds of residents’ comments to Durango’s city manager in August pleaded for a dedicated funding stream for climate action, and… October 20, 2019
Letters to the Editor We’re all in Trump’s upside-down land Our president is the walking, talking embodiment of author F. Scott Fitzgerald’s notion that, “The test of a first-rate intelligence… October 20, 2019
Letters to the Editor Do we really need more noise, pollution? Minnie Gulch near Silverton is this trail. Minnie Gulch is a spectacular and beautiful place. It is home to blankets… October 19, 2019
Letters to the Editor No good reason to restrict e-bike use Our Class 1 bikes only assist our pedaling effort and quit helping after 19 mph, so we are not speed… October 19, 2019
Letters to the Editor We could be doing a lot more for dogs You can’t bring your dog nearly anywhere in this town unless you’re willing to tie her up outside (thank you… October 18, 2019
Letters to the Editor Once and for all (maybe): Fluoride bad! In 2015, the Cochrane Collaboration, a global independent network of health care professionals and researchers, known for meticulous scientific reviews… October 18, 2019
Letters to the Editor Vote No on CC to stop irresponsible Democrats They did. In fact, along with Gov. Jared Polis, they purposely low-balled estimates of new programs like full-day kindergarten to… October 18, 2019
Letters to the Editor Voting Yes on CC will free us from some of TABOR More important, in my opinion, are the potential long-term benefits. The TABOR restriction that state tax and fee revenue can… October 17, 2019
Letters to the Editor Does legalizing pot lead to homelessness? “‘Homelessness’ may be worsening because we think it’s all about homes,” it says. It’s true that we can’t always solve… October 17, 2019
Letters to the Editor We miss the voice of longtime residents I will, however, give voice to sadness and frustration at the loss of the Neighbors column which reported on the… October 17, 2019
Letters to the Editor Hey, Herald: Don’t get too excited about your award The ACLU is an organization that has always been on the far left and with a goal of changing the… October 16, 2019
Letters to the Editor Ellen Stein has it wrong. And tourists don’t come for volleyball. The goal of City Council should be to uphold the will of its constituents. In this regard, I believe the… October 15, 2019
Letters to the Editor Kristin Smith for 9-R school board – because we need change I wish both of these women could be on the board. Both bring many strengths to the table. I have… October 15, 2019
Letters to the Editor Boy are we ever going to miss Ed Zink Like so many others, I have closely witnessed what will remain Ed’s lasting legacy in the love of his family… October 14, 2019
Letters to the Editor Mercy staff not the problem; Centura is Mercy is an important part of our community and region to deliver quality health care. Unfortunately, after Centura took charge… October 14, 2019
Letters to the Editor The ACLU leads Durango Herald into fake news The ACLU is hardly the nonpartisan organization it purports to be. Today it is strictly a partisan political organization protecting… October 14, 2019
Letters to the Editor Not so fast on claimed fluoride danger 1. The range of error for the WPSI (IQ test used for the 3-4 year olds) is ± 6, invalidating… October 14, 2019
Letters to the Editor Vote Yes on 6A for the Pine River Library The library staff is clearly dedicated to serving the community. I support ballot issue 6A. This funding adjustment would be… October 14, 2019
Letters to the Editor City Council majority is flouting expertise It was encouraging to hear council’s desire to have greater communication with all city boards and commissions, something Councilors Kim… October 13, 2019
Letters to the Editor Hey, you big spenders: Hands off TABOR Proposition CC would do away with the TABOR safeguards. It could turn us into another California, where spending evidently has… October 12, 2019
Letters to the Editor Water users benefit from Proposition DD The tax would be used for administration and gambling addiction services, but most would be used for water projects included… October 11, 2019
Letters to the Editor Please take reusable bags to the store The visible trash and invisible micro-plastics are a detriment to the health of all the planet’s inhabitants. This isn’t a… October 11, 2019