Letters to the Editor

Herald, admit Dems want open borders

Yet, the fact that the current administration used tear gas now qualifies critics to call us weak. The Reagan administration…

December 7, 2018

Durango! I have our next police chief

He has been employed by the city of Durango longer than any other employee. His roots are here, his family…

December 7, 2018

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We do have room for wolves in Colorado

I have worked as a veterinarian for 28 years, the majority deep in wolf territory. Wisconsin has a stable population…

December 6, 2018

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I’ll gladly stand up for Dan Snowberger

I will stand up, but not in the way as framed by the editorial. I was a state legislator for…

December 6, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Costs high for power from coal-burning

Unfortunately, that is especially true for electricity. We are learning that the health effects of generating power from coal are…

December 5, 2018

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We need wolves; we need to return them

Efforts to strip federal protection from wolves across the northern Rockies, consigning them to the bullet, steel trap and poison…

December 4, 2018

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Youth will demand action on climate

Nationally, youth turnout was the highest in 25 years. Young Coloradans in particular turned out at some of the highest…

December 4, 2018

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House bill to tax carbon is ray of hope

We are grateful for this and other actions to address worsening wildfires. The main cause of increased wildfires has been…

December 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

I’m not sure hunters are the elk culprits

I have hunted the Durango area since 1992 and agree with other hunters that elk hunting was great 10 to…

December 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

We need your aid with subject’s cancer

The article examined the allopathic and alternative methods used during this five-year journey. This update shares further information and a…

December 3, 2018

Letters to the Editor

LPEA should be keeping rates low first

Ms. Ferrell attends nearly every board meeting and always has a commonsense take on what transpires. I am not able…

November 30, 2018

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LPEA is striving to be transparent

I also appreciate that she attends most board meetings and is engaged in her cooperative. I feel I need to…

November 29, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Smash ethanol before it smashes you

Pure-gas.org lists 13,800 North America gas stations that sell it; six are in Durango. Many are unaware of how ethanol…

November 28, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Where is outrage about mass shootings?

As much as I am glad there are more elected officials agreeing with people wanting sensible gun laws enacted now…

November 28, 2018

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Denver hearing showed danger we’re in

These standards were put in place to protect Americans from harmful methane pollution. I was there as a member of…

November 28, 2018

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Appeal to Rep. Scott Tipton on climate

Days ago a second major climate report was issued, this one by 13 of our federal government agencies. Climate change…

November 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Bashing millionaires counterproductive

Maybe she doesn’t realize that one’s financial statement is not all disposable income. Who would take a train engine as…

November 27, 2018

Letters to the Editor

How can inmates be treated this way?

How can it be legal for a nurse and her assistant to refuse your medication against doctorâ€™s orders? Michele Northcutt…

November 26, 2018

Letters to the Editor

For the workers who keep us safe, sound

As an employee assistance counselor for the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege to work with the employees of…

November 23, 2018

Letters to the Editor

I think I know why that city tax failed

Oh, excuse me, I meant City Council. You can see how I could get confused. Taylor Libby Durango

November 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Is trophy hunting causing elk decline?

As we attempt to solve the mystery, I think it is important to be comprehensive and discuss the effects of…

November 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Transparency missing at electric board

At the September board meeting, Britt Bassett, Jack Turner and others decided it was proper to delete from the minutes…

November 22, 2018

Letters to the Editor

Smart phone users are rude sometimes

My one complaint: People, please leave your smart phones in your pocket. There were people next to us, in front…

November 21, 2018

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Environmental experts exacerbate fires

A report from the U.S. Forest Service in 2013 stated specifically that “A century ago, a ponderosa pine forest may…

November 21, 2018