Letters to the Editor

Join the housing discussion on Tuesday

A month ago, I returned from a summer away and began the great house hunt once again. I was so…

December 5, 2015

DHS Cross Country showed character

The damage done to people, families and organizations due to alcohol and drug abuse is catastrophic. As a nation, we…

December 5, 2015

Letters to the Editor

This holiday season honor those serving

To me the dedication and bravery of our law enforcement community, in a world that is increasingly unpredictable and dangerous…

December 5, 2015

Letters to the Editor

La Plata County tax lien auction results

So what is a county treasurer to do? Every year, in November, Colorado county treasurers hold an auction on delinquent…

December 3, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Use the power of your voice for charity

The Colorado Nonprofit Association’s “Understanding Giving” report indicates 56 percent of donors made a donation as a result of a…

December 3, 2015

Letters to the Editor

False notice raises airport questions

During the meeting, $85 million was questioned and we were told “no,” its just $35 million. But over 20 years,…

December 2, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Urge Gardner to support climate talks

An Associated Press story (Herald, Nov. 30) described the role of the U.S. as a world leader in these negotiations.…

December 2, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Be extra vigilant around ‘dating’ deer

Drivers should be more aware than usual because “the guys” are taking chances they wouldn’t ordinarily take. I recently also…

December 1, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Nation is divided over climate change

MIT Climate Scientist Dr. Richard Lindzen, Princeton Physicist Dr. Will Happer, and Greenpeace co-founder Dr. Patrick Moore were recently featured…

December 1, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Register as a Democrat to pick Sanders

However, Bernie Sanders has made me become less apathetic. His policies are something I agree with: addressing climate change, supporting…

December 1, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Register and caucus for Bernie Sanders

Bernie fights for the universal American values of justice, integrity and the freedom to live in dignity and security. His…

November 30, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Let capitalism run ag, not health care

As to health care in the U.S., yes, it is and has been a major problem for years. During the…

November 30, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Government programs are not ‘private’

And the reported price increase of 7 percent for the remaining 45 percent of those enrolled does not reveal that…

November 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Free enterprise will not fix health care

So when you are in the hospital you pay what they say you pay. Prescription drugs are much more expensive…

November 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Remember shelter animals this season

Eighty percent of those euthanizations are due to lack of space in the shelters, and the animal being there too…

November 29, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Hats off to Chimney Rock plan

USDA Undersecretary Bonnie and Chief Tidwell showed the leadership needed for this plan and should share in a job well…

November 28, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Are we really getting what we deserve?

That was a question posed to Action Line guy, Mike Smedley, and Smedley’s response, as usual, was articulate, intelligent, informative…

November 28, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Lend your support to the Clean Power Plan

One industry most concerned about climate change is the property insurance business, specifically reinsurers. Reinsurers are multinational companies providing risk…

November 28, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Wolverine football coverage appreciated

The Herald even made banners for us and handed them out for the Wolverinesâ€™ send off. Thank you again. Jeff…

November 28, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Bus crash a time for thanks, forgiveness

Granted, this accident was a doozy – but none of our children were paralyzed, permanently damaged or killed. I think…

November 28, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Trump’s false claims should be banned

In the landmark 1919 Supreme Court decision Schenck vs. United States, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. said that false speech…

November 28, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Jeb’s Christian test raises questions

Would it be enough to just say you were Christian or would you need to prove you regularly attended church?…

November 28, 2015

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Enjoy the season with those still with us

Recently, I sat down to write love notes to friends who have lost someone dear to them this past year.…

November 28, 2015

Letters to the Editor

City is hard-hearted about parking

For example, I had business in the county courthouse one day earlier this year. I backed my bike into a…

November 26, 2015