Letters to the Editor

Why no story on inauguration boycott?

The Herald is not considered “objective journalism” by very many in La Plata County. Prove them wrong for once and…

January 27, 2017

Pruitt unqualified to be head of EPA

Pruitt is known for a number of things – as an ally of fossil fuels, a climate change denier and…

January 27, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Editorial toon choice showed blatant bias

You continue to prejudice the American public against President Trump and negate the hopes for unity in this already divided…

January 27, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Ban bikes with gears, drop handlebars

Thinking more clearly, it makes more sense to enforce the existing rules than to ban certain types of technology! Tim…

January 27, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Get a grip on reality; Donald Trump won

My response to him is, “Trashing Trump doesn’t change a thing. He won. Get over it, take a cold shower…

January 27, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Addressing our health care concerns

“Plans come and go, and more often than not, don’t cover my doctors.” “I hate the surprise bills and I’m…

January 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

County wants more than we can afford

With the existing financial constraints placed upon the county budget, it would seem inappropriate to suggest a $291,000 upgrade to…

January 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

If Trump does not divest, impeach him

As he himself said, ”I cannot unknow what I know.” So, just because he says his sons will run his…

January 25, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Fort Lewis men’s team is an inspiration

However, over the course of the game, it wasn’t just the impeccable record that caught my attention. It was the…

January 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Are bus scanners best use of 9-R funds?

After all, what 6-year-old (or 15-year-old, for that matter) would have trouble keeping track of a bus card that must…

January 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Park Elementary thankful for support

On behalf of Park’s student body and staff we would like to thank the Durango community for the outpouring of…

January 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Nothing former about Lymanâ€™s Olympics

Twice the article referred to Judge Lyman as a former Olympian. There are former presidents and former football and baseball…

January 24, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Call on Rep. Tipton to reject H.R. 307

Congress is also making sure that they are taking care of themselves. Rep. Davidson, R-Ohio, has introduced bill H.R. 307…

January 23, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Now is the time; volunteer for community

I appreciate your call for volunteering with the organization or cause that moves you the most. Nice touch. As I…

January 23, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Pruitt risks public, environmental health

As attorney general of Oklahoma, Mr. Pruitt filed lawsuits against the EPA’s Clean Power Plan. This plan will limit harmful…

January 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Tell representatives to put people first

Sen. Cory Gardner voted to approve a budget blueprint that allows the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) to…

January 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

We should protect River Trail walkers

Initially, this idea sounds wonderful. Durango has a vibrant biking community, and tourists come wanting to access our great trails.…

January 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Yes, it’s called ‘dope’ for a reason

I am writing to help parents help their students know the truth about marijuana, information largely overlooked in media today.…

January 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Despite election, I am a proud American

Democrats have been labeled poor losers, and yes, it was hard to lose that race. Unfortunately, due to the muddied…

January 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

So many reasons to celebrate monument

After reading the proclamation of its establishment presented by President Barack Obama on Dec. 28, I was overjoyed that all…

January 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Democrats’ adoption of King pure hubris

He was a peaceful man who simply sought equal rights for all. He was a soaring and inspiring orator and…

January 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Sen. Bennet should explain recent vote

Senate Amendment 178, sponsored by Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., would have allowed Americans to legally obtain these…

January 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Treating children shows fluoridation works

As I treat children from all corners of this region, I assess their cavity rate, their diet, their socioeconomic status,…

January 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Liberal outrage absent on other hacking

Strangely enough, the following federal hacks have occurred since 2014: Dept. of Health and Human Services (Aug. 2014) White House…

January 17, 2017