Letters to the Editor

Commit to friendship, education, hope

What can we do to benefit the future of our youth? For one, volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters so…

January 29, 2014

Do politicians want us to take medications?

So now, I find out that according to the 2006 drug act, I will be penalized for every month I…

January 29, 2014

Who gets money from city’s utility refunds?

Who gets our money? And why don’t we? What is the purpose of this program if the money only goes…

January 29, 2014

Legislature must use discipline with fund

Highways are not even being discussed by the majority party in the Legislature. The latest figures show 53 percent of…

January 28, 2014

When math rules, human corruption is over

The point is, math is infallible. It is humans who are corrupt when left alone to make decisions by themselves…

January 26, 2014

Building immunity is best weapon against flu

Numerous studies, not funded directly by flu vaccine manufacturers, show flu shots are not effective and fail to work for…

January 26, 2014

Campgrounds closed to shift blame to GOP?

Was that really necessary or a way for Obama to shift the blame to Republicans? Now it turns out an…

January 26, 2014

There is no reason to wait: Go solar now

Going solar is one thing easy to put off, for all the reasons stated above. But let’s look at that…

Shop around for best health-care price

My insurance, Rocky Mountain Health Plans, will not answer that question. It does not release its “negotiated rates.” Farmington cash…

Parents are responsible for children, guns

Have you ever stopped to think guns are not a new thing? Guns have been around since the early 1800’s…

Cell towers affect our lives, not just views

Doesn’t the code of ethics in journalism require a balanced presentation of facts? What unbiased, credible sources can you cite…

Trash companies should clean up ditches

My question is whether the trash-hauling companies or their employees will be picking up the trash their trucks spew on…

Herald got tax increase percentage wrong

A 1 percent increase would take it to 2.02 percent. I know math is hard. Tom Gray Durango Editor’s note:…

January 23, 2014

Pro-gun arguments are less than impressive

I was going to just let this go until I read the following statement in Phillip Tillman’s letter headlined, “Mourning…

January 21, 2014

Trip to hospital revealed no mercy

The bill for 17 hours there for a swollen tonsil was $8,935, plus Mercy-associated bills for a total of $10,534.…

January 21, 2014

Statistics on alcohol sales questionable

That would be like saying 100 percent of the marijuana sold is purchase by 2 percent of the population. Do…

Herald right to ignore N.M. school shooting

The media circus that occurs when these tragic scenes develop and the anniversary publicity afterwards can only perpetuate these events…

Donate to Fort Lewis, honor Charles Reid

In Charlie’s 40 years of service to Fort Lewis (a record until recently broken by faculty member Duane Smith), he…

Tracy, Lanny: Local kids doing great things

Lanny and Tracy have shown the world what “doing great things” means in Durango. Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to…

Man’s letter contains bigotry, intolerance

“I would like to thank Mr. Tillman for reminding us that bigotry, intolerance and just plain ignorance is alive and…

Dialing, texting both risky behind the wheel

Never mind the studies; just give honest attention to your own experience and to observing other drivers. I maintain that…