Letters to the Editor

Ordinance means much to younger generations

There was a time, built by our forefathers, that proclaimed all production as good. All growth and development was something…

October 19, 2013

Fire district votes will provide fair funding

This November, there will be two ballot measures providing for these solutions. Residents living outside of the Durango city limits,…

October 19, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Frontier was Internet pioneer, not Brainstorm

I very much agree with the idea that there needs to be new infrastructure and innovation, and new leadership, in…

October 19, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Book offers useful insights for school votes

The smartest countries in the world spend less per pupil than the United States.” Margaret Ackerman Ignacio

October 19, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Tipton behaved callously during shutdown

John Hopkins Durango

October 17, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Habitat raises its 38th roof in county

With the sweat equity this single mom and her two kids put in, along with the help and support of…

October 17, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Bag fee is a start for thoughtful caretaking

I saw a lady at the store using 10 plastic bags for her groceries. That is just one person doing…

October 17, 2013

Letters to the Editor

League of Women Voters to host forum

Jason Austin, 9-R schools, will describe Amendment 66, Funding for Public Schools and Ballot Question 3A on reducing the size…

October 17, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Turned tables would prompt calls for revolt

I would simply like to know what Republicans think would be appropriate behavior when, inevitably, the tables are turned and…

October 15, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Pass bag fee, show aloha for environment

This year, the state of Hawaii – yes, the entire state – has banned plastic bags in all retail stores.…

October 15, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Herald will print anything provided it’s liberal

Maybe the Herald can ask its favorite economist, Paul Krugman, exactly how this debt will get paid back. In addition,…

October 14, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Rep. Tipton is confusing constitutional roles

This man should strive to understand the U.S. Constitution, as should many of his constituents and fellow congressmen before asking…

October 14, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Try Jefferson’s idea and revamp government

Let’s consider alternative approaches to democracy, such as a parliamentary system in which we’d choose a single majority party to…

October 13, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Durango should be proud of young heroes

Lucky for me, along came Storm Sommers, Nate Garcia and Tyler Spoo. Three young heroes who untangled me, got me…

October 13, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Down with Amendment 66 and bag tax

We are still being deceived by the bag-banners as they rant and rave about how the innocent little plastic bag…

October 13, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Erica Max will work hard, weigh issues

Ann Flatten Durango

October 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Bag ordinance takes responsibility for mess

So that means we use costly petroleum products to make the bags, we pay city landfill employees to collect and…

October 12, 2013

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

Letters to the Editor

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