Letters to the Editor

Supreme Court got it right in Hobby Lobby

In all except cases of rape, women have a choice about conception. The choice is whether to have sexual relations,…

July 20, 2014

Morrissey the right person for treasurer job

I encourage all voters to do their homework and research both candidates’ qualifications. You will notice Allison Morrissey is the…

July 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Definitions confuse the Hobby Lobby issue

The issue would have been better understood if the definition of “contraceptives” and “abortifacients” had been given in the beginning…

July 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Buchanan’s ‘On Science’ much appreciated

One in particular comes to mind when statistics from a study indicated the vast numbers of women who would likely…

July 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Morrissey is most qualified to be treasurer

Rather, the treasurer collects the property-tax revenue the county assessor directs to be collected, and the treasurer pays the obligations…

July 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

New intersection confusing and dangerous

While northbound on 550, I had a green arrow at the second (northern most) left-turn light and was just about…

July 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Likening candidate to Obama a compliment

When Obama took office, this country was losing 400,000 jobs a month! Now, we’re adding more than 200,000 every month.…

July 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Why does the sheriff need armored vehicle?

Why does the county need a vehicle like this? We don’t even have “real crime” here. Someone, please explain! Keep…

July 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Mutton-buster at rodeo looked terrified

Sandy Jameson Durango

July 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

‘Hope and change’ beats ‘party of death’

Sherry Wilmoth Durango

July 19, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Enough with the partisan gridlock

This is America, and if one group gets a right to enforce its religious beliefs, others can’t be denied. The…

July 17, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Keeping lands federal better for sportsmen

Here in Colorado, legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling, and state Sen. Scott Renfroe, R-Eaton, is aimed at…

July 17, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Hobby Lobby does not deny women rights

Sen. Udall, in The Denver Post, says this: “Colorado’s Western traditions are rooted in a fundamental truth, embodied in our…

July 17, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Israel correct to arrest, prosecute suspects

Richard L. Brown Congregation Har Shalom Board Durango

July 15, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Smith campaign is reminiscent of Obama

His campaign is taking on a very familiar tone. Let’s go back to 2007 when an Illinois senator, with little…

July 15, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Send Coca-Cola a message about GMO labels

It is sad there are multinational, uber-rich corporations that think they have the right to deny us that information in…

July 15, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to all, crash victim doing well

Thank you to the emergency room doctors such as Dr. Black and all the people who coordinated the surgeries that…

July 13, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Community turns out fine suite of parades

While the parades put on by local high schools and Fort Lewis College vary from year to year, it is…

July 13, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Hire someone qualified for treasurer

Sheila Sweeney Hesperus

July 13, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Honest debate impossible with today’s press

For those that think state Rep. Michael McLachlan did the right thing with gun-control measures, please calmly pack your belongings…

July 13, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Choose Morrissey as next county treasurer

I believe she has the skills, abilities and desire to create a professional office that provides the services you deserve…

July 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Promote acceptance of healthy behavior

San Juan Basin Health’s Celebrating Healthy Communities Coalition has focused since 2008 on promoting developmental assets in our community that…

July 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Unlike Obama, Schirard has done his job

Contrary to Richersonâ€™s claims, Sheriff Schirard has done an excellent job of managing this office as sheriff for the past…

July 12, 2014

Letters to the Editor

Accident coverage needs improved precision

Also, in past stories about when a car starts to go off the road, the Herald has said drivers “over-corrected.”…

July 12, 2014