Letters to the Editor

Truly unbiased news sources hard to find

A common fallacy is euphemism where instead of saying genocide you say “ethnic-cleansing.” It all depends on your critical thinking…

October 12, 2013

Rep. Scott Tipton is failing constituents

Once you stop caring about the jobs and freedoms of your constituents, it must be easy to stop caring about…

October 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

U.S. must consider its policy motivations

We went into the Iraq War in the name of liberty and justice for the world; freely killing citizens –…

October 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Tea party will destroy economy, status

Shelly Hartney Durango

October 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Speak out Tuesday against ADU proposal

3) The argument that we need affordable housing right downtown has no merit because Durango has a great public transportation…

October 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Motorcycle incident creates false image

Some in the media have reported the facts but others are sensationalizing the story. I urge you to report this…

October 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

End bag problem with discount, not a fee

Certain “biodegradable” plastics are available but can be hazardous in themselves if not composted properly. We have become a fat,…

October 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Durango’s hospitality is much appreciated

A woman next to me at the counter offered to give me a $20 bill to cover the expense. Then…

October 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Easement plans would benefit only one man

Records show that Zink purchased this land in 2005. As Zink noted, the property deed provided him notice that “there…

October 10, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Obamacare revealed for the train wreck it is

It reminds me of what the Democrat-controlled state Senate gleefully forced upon us Coloradans recently with the passage of unreasonable,…

October 10, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Blue-eyed president would not face struggles

As soon as he was elected, mean and vulgar bumper stickers began appearing on cars. Ku Klux Klan applications soared…

October 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Martin would set high standards for district

James Foster Durango

October 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

To resolve shutdown, call Tipton, read Bible

The craziness is the complete hypocrisy that the tea party Republicans and their followers have in attacking the new health-care…

October 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Honor Orton in Dyslexia Awareness Month

Through his observations and brain research, Orton discovered specific differences in the cerebral organization of people with average to above-average…

October 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Tipton should help GOP get back to work

He had a couple of bills come up, but even a blind dog finds a bone now and then. He…

October 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Employees make Durango Herald a pleasure

Yvonna Graham Durango

October 7, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Most Americans would like reasoned debate

This view offers some comfort, as we now experience the effects of extreme obstinance, blatant uncooperativeness, unwillingness to responsibly legislate…

October 7, 2013

Letters to the Editor

No, disposable shopping bags are not free

Let’s think about these facts. Locally, in Durango each year, we use more than 7 million disposable plastic bags, most…

October 7, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Support mill levy increase for cemetery

Many of my family members are buried in this cemetery; my parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and several aunts and uncles. I…

October 6, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Scientific consensus backs global warming

For example, these scientific associations have issued statements that climate is clearly warming and human factors contribute significantly to that…

October 6, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Story did not mention favorite dance studio

This studio helps children develop self-esteem and has helped several past students attain college scholarships through their program. Terri Alexus…

October 5, 2013

Letters to the Editor

What is social media’s role in terrorism?

Now you’re asking yourself, what use would a terrorist have for sites where teenagers post their daily doings, selfies or…

October 5, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Easement should settle Hidden Valley issue

The adjoining private property for which the access is requested was protected “forever” by conservation easement in 1990. (This easement…

October 5, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Experience and passion qualify Martin

Kim Martin would make an excellent school board member. Her years of teaching in the classroom, and passion for public…

October 5, 2013