Letters to the Editor

Just who is really leading our country?

We the people, or we the people led by the most powerful corporations in the world? Corporations whose interests are…

November 15, 2016

Get neurotoxin fluoride out of our water

Dentists told us that mercury was absolutely safe to put in our fillings. We were assured that lead paint, lead…

November 15, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Do more to work for women’s equality

du1-i-syn Currently it looks like a lot of us are looking for ways we can improve the world around us.…

November 14, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Obama and Clinton undermined America

He’s illegally used Air Force One to jet Hillary Clinton around on her campaign to continue his legacy of destruction.…

November 13, 2016

Letters to the Editor

PTSD: Post-Trump stress disillusionment

Now, my clients ask me, “So, Michael, where is the blue inside this disastrous election?” The only answer I have…

November 13, 2016

Letters to the Editor

State law, poll workers promote the vote

As a poll observer, I observed a smooth operation conducted by a group of friendly and competent poll workers, some…

November 13, 2016

Letters to the Editor

This election will normalize hate groups

Republican moderates will become questionable; Republican conservatives will move into that slot, with the tea party right wing claiming the…

November 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Taking U.S. from morning to mourning

Kathryn Valencia Ignacio

November 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Parkerâ€™s leadership made election work

As election judges, we had the honor and pleasure of working during the election to ensure the accuracy and integrity…

November 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Election showed depth of media bias

And yes, suddenly, with the advent of a Donald Trump presidency, the media will assume the fictional role of public…

November 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Nov. 9 or Sept. 11: Stick to principles

Those who supported this wart on the soul of humanity face historyâ€™s judgment. Their vote traded decency for decrepitude, leadership…

November 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Anti-fluoridation does belong on ballot

It also stated that there is “overwhelming consensus that fluoridating water is a safe and effective way to boost dental…

November 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Trump should leave his promises behind

Now letâ€™s hope he follows past behavior and avoids honoring the many ludicrous policies he promised his flock during the…

November 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Time to get rid of the Electoral College

Hillary Clinton won the people’s vote by 230,055 votes; in 2000, Al Gore won by 270,000 votes. The Electoral College…

November 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Herald added to divisive tone of election

As an example of how bad things have gotten, I would like to tell you of a recent experience I…

November 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

‘Justice for all’ not reflected in events

du1-i-syn Better, send your generosity to the welfare ranchers and farmers out West in Nevada and Oregon who expect us…

November 12, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Make your life a bit better with a smile

du1-i-syn As I move through my days here in this place that we all love so well, I’m reminded of…

November 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

A dentist’s Thanksgiving for fluoridation

Indeed, I thank T. Harold Wilson and his fellow Durango City Council members that passed public water fluoridation 60-plus years…

November 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

ColoradoCare will cost workers money

Additionally and immediately, your employer has to kick in 6.67 percent in the amount of your wages in employee payroll…

November 10, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Slow down, stop for buses and students

As a carpooler, I watch the vehicles pass in the mornings without even slowing down. Cars traveling in both directions…

November 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Wildlife may just walk around tunnel

My wife said that it may help to put signs with arrows up and down the ditches to point the…

November 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Stream Protection Rule will hurt mining

du1-i-syn The rule being proposed by the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation and Enforcement was initially intended to regulate a…

November 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

City could set park standards for others

It has been such a pleasure taking my family there to play baseball for the past two years and not…

November 8, 2016

Letters to the Editor

Organic parks protect community health

In a recent poll conducted by the Durango Herald, a large majority of our local population expressed interest in keeping…

November 8, 2016