Letters to the Editor Local citizens are not following the law Then there are those who are apparently so caught up in their own self-importance that they cannot hang up their… March 17, 2018
Letters to the Editor We need Lachelt and a land-use code As many have written, the basic idea of recalling a twice-elected and term-limited commissioner undermines democracy itself. If we start… March 17, 2018
Letters to the Editor Bus cuts are affecting opportunity bus I live in the Three Springs area. I take the opportunity bus to the recreation center. I just found out… March 17, 2018
Letters to the Editor Deliberate now and vote in November At this moment in history, a few important issues should be at the forefront of voters’ deliberations. Voters should ask… March 17, 2018
Letters to the Editor It’s time for single-payer health care Our nation should provide quality health care just like the 14th Amendment guarantees free education for kids. A recent survey… March 17, 2018
Letters to the Editor Local control, clean air, a healthy planet Why would consumers go for a more expensive, non-locally controlled option when wind and solar power are now either on… March 17, 2018
Letters to the Editor A Westerner with working family roots More importantly, I care deeply about protecting the Colorado we know and love – our public lands, clean environment, water… March 17, 2018
Letters to the Editor Just when we have life’s actors figured out But just when you think you’ve got it wired, along comes a La Plata County Sheriff that, by an act… March 16, 2018
Letters to the Editor Epstein: Our fake president What is my evidence? You can look this up for yourself on the Internet. In 1999, he proposed that the… March 15, 2018
Letters to the Editor Transit cuts, climate groups miss mark Cutting Route #4 means no service to the entire west side of Durango. How are the working poor who live… March 14, 2018
Letters to the Editor Walsworth for La Plata County Treasurer He is organized, understands the importance of having and following procedures, and he knows how to work collaboratively with a… March 14, 2018
Letters to the Editor Democrats, media owe Trump an apology We are not going to nuclear war with “NOKO” as was so often and wrongly stated, but rather, indications look… March 14, 2018
Letters to the Editor Joffe: Never argue with someone holding a gun Since substitute teachers don’t work full-time, will the school provide a gun when they get an assignment, or will they… March 13, 2018
Letters to the Editor Sen. Gardner should listen to Pope Francis He has worked successfully to shut down any attempts to eliminate sales of even military assault rifles, like the AR-15,… March 12, 2018
Letters to the Editor Gardner, Tipton choose pollution vs. people It is based on their 2017 voting record and represents the consensus of experts from about 20 respected environmental and… March 12, 2018
Letters to the Editor Dayish decision sends a chilling message Call me crazy, but an excerpt of the article (Herald, March 5) says the girl and Mr. Dayish had similar… March 12, 2018
Letters to the Editor Re-consider lake boundaries and users Kayaks, paddle boards, windsurfers, canoes and row boats would negotiate 2.5 miles along the shore line to cross the lake.… March 12, 2018
Letters to the Editor Attacking good people is not the way I am embarrassed that I have old cars around my house…(anybody need an old Nissan truck?), but certainly don’t want… March 12, 2018
Letters to the Editor Speak up for peace in the modern world Just recently, he floated the idea that he should be “President for Life” like the Chinese Xi Jinping. This is… March 12, 2018
Letters to the Editor Dawes: Gun violence is a public health issue As a result of this amendment, the CDC has been prevented from engaging in research on the cause of gun… March 12, 2018
Letters to the Editor 7th-graders take on plastic, single-use We are dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of plastics and helping Ridgway become a single-use, plastic bag-free town.… March 12, 2018
Letters to the Editor College Avenue plans make no sense While it is commendable that they support our marijuana industry to the great extent they obviously do, it might be… March 12, 2018
Letters to the Editor A recall is not the answer, voting is! There have been times when an official has been elected who is not someone for whom I voted, or someone… March 12, 2018
Letters to the Editor Oliver: More city fees for county residents Getting the city to reduce county-served residents’ multiplier from 2.0 to something more equitable, say 1.5, has fallen on deaf… March 12, 2018