Letters to the Editor

Help is available for senior citizens

If you’re a senior citizen, or know a senior who is experiencing budget constraints in today’s challenging economy, the National…

May 26, 2017

Congratulations to DHS class of 2017

You have and will continue to have astute advice given to you by very wise people, much smarter than I.…

May 26, 2017

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Take time to honor those who earned it

For one hour leave your spring cleaning, spring planting, discount shopping, picnic fixings, baseball mitt, suntan lotion, bicycle races, vintage…

May 26, 2017

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Fill Lake Nighthorse with sounds of joy

And why do environmental groups not understand that public land is for all members of the public, not just a…

May 26, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Panhandling not a problem for our visit

du1-i-syn Glad I did not. My husband and I had a fabulous time visiting Durango and not once were we…

May 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fentanyl raises risks for heroin addicts

Fentanyl can be from 50 to 100 times more powerful than heroin, making the risk of a fatal overdose much…

May 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Why no answers from Rep. Scott Tipton?

No one answers the phone and his message mailbox is always full. I have also called his Durango office, left…

May 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

24-hour news generates fear, not hope

Later in the day horseback, I philosophized a bit on it. Why is there a need for news 24 hours…

May 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

The need for longer, not heavier, trucks

du1-i-syn With the tremendous increase of e-commerce across the country, it’s no secret our highways have become more congested and…

May 23, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Durango needs multi-level parking

Durango is a tourist town and a multi-level parking structure could be a money maker and at the same time…

May 22, 2017

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Climate lobby antidote to money, power

With Citizens United all stops are out on dark money. Corporations have one objective: make money for CEOs and investors.…

May 22, 2017

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Article reinforced progressives’ hypocrisy

I will bet money that most, if not all, of those quoted in the story were absolutely livid when Rush…

May 20, 2017

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Fear of homeless can make things worse

Ignoring them won’t make them go away. Even Jesus said, “The poor will always be with you.” Working with the…

May 20, 2017

Letters to the Editor

A call for sound, science-based policies

In these dangerous and overly-authoritarian times, we have no refuge. We need full government accountability on why infrastructure development is…

May 20, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Trump operates as a dictator apprentice

Clearly, he would like to be rid of such encumbrances, as have other world leaders for whom he has expressed…

May 20, 2017

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GOP can make health care great for all

Well, start with what President Donald Trump has promised, “a beautiful health care plan, even more people covered, lower premiums,…

May 20, 2017

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Reduction in comics is not appreciated

Now, we get only three. That’s not funny. Anthony R. Palmer Durango

May 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Rodent poison is also toxic to our pets

We just lost our beloved two-year-old Australian Shepherd when he ate part of a vole that had ingested poison pellets…

May 19, 2017

Letters to the Editor

No motors means no invasive species

Since funding is an issue, and manning an inspection station expensive, couldnâ€™t a plan for a non-motorized reservoir move forward?…

May 17, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Freedom of the press essential to liberty

Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy! Sherri Libby Durango

May 17, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Your front-page picture really says it all

The picture on the front page above the fold of the April 25 Herald says it all: “Dude, why clean…

May 17, 2017

Letters to the Editor

E-bikes currently not smart for river trail

Our precious river trail includes large sections of unmarked, narrow buckled surfaces and outdated sight lines which makes electrically-powered cycles…

May 17, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tipton deserves thanks for his efforts

He refused to sign on until such items as pre-existing conditions were included. Other issues that have not been included…

May 16, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Words of Thomas Paine are relevant now

Today, anyone who is not deeply shocked by the timing and manner of the firing of FBI Director James Comey…

May 15, 2017