Letters to the Editor Train should switch from coal-fired engines To say the train needs to maintain the historic feel of the train ride is ridiculous. There’s nothing real about… July 2, 2013
Letters to the Editor Herald need not print every letter submitted Yes, it should be embarrassing to the person quoting the Bible, but it won’t be. Give us all a break.… July 1, 2013
Letters to the Editor Water rate rise puts subdivisions at risk It sure isn’t going to be Lake Nighthorse. I’m convinced that water is for Phoenix, Las Vegas or Los Angeles.… July 1, 2013
Letters to the Editor Editorial on leasing was right and wrong This agency has taken a huge step backward to the 1980s, when its mantra was a prescient “Drill, baby, drill,”… July 1, 2013
Letters to the Editor City’s bag tax should go before the voters Can they read their own town’s newspaper? A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that more than 60 percent… June 29, 2013
Letters to the Editor Hate speech is far from Christian behavior Well, McCoy needs to give her Bible more study. Paul gave Peter his comeuppance about continuing to obey Jewish dietary… June 29, 2013
Letters to the Editor Murder case offers a chance for forgiveness There is no way that a person can take the life of another without fear and pride being behind the… June 29, 2013
Letters to the Editor Do not feel confident about naturopaths The public should not have confidence in the profession. Naturopaths who earn degrees from their accredited four-year schools learn and… June 29, 2013
Letters to the Editor Precedent for ignoring law supports Schirard Hugh A. Towsley Durango June 28, 2013
Letters to the Editor City Council needs policing The cost of lawsuits against the city and council members. Many cities that have imposed similar bag ordinances are facing… June 28, 2013
Letters to the Editor Neighbors should be notified of crop dusting This morning, our neighbors had their fields crop-dusted. We were not notified in any way. I called my neighbor, who… June 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor Tunnel above Silverton is not Sunnyside’s The editorial implies that Sunnyside owns the American Tunnel, with respect to the line: “It would also give much-needed help… June 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor Only mandatory programs reduce bag usage The resident-initiated petition that was brought to the council two years ago included 1,000 signatures calling for a plastic-bag ban.… June 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor Story showed return to Sodom, Gomorrah Remember the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah for homosexual sins, plus the entire world’s destruction in Noah’s day? Just like… June 26, 2013
Letters to the Editor Airport should be more than place for ads The vast majority of airports I’ve traveled through have a look common to public spaces, but only a very few… June 26, 2013
Letters to the Editor Wilderness bill an example of cooperation We would particularly like to express our appreciation for the efforts and cooperation of U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Mark… June 25, 2013
Letters to the Editor Supporting shelter easier than starting one I remembered the work the Volunteers of America started in Durango, and that was part of my motivation. Nearly two… June 25, 2013
Letters to the Editor Use state’s resources to solve its problems We now live in a world of politics and money, not common sense. The government is spending millions on fighting… June 25, 2013
Letters to the Editor Residents would support water restrictions Returning to Durango, it was just as painful to see the river so low and water running down the streets… June 24, 2013
Letters to the Editor There is nothing to fear from Muslims Islam is not the enemy of freedom; it grants more freedom than people think, even toward women. Throughout my travels,… June 24, 2013
Letters to the Editor Letter writer spot on about gun control Don’t know how any intelligent person could disagree with his points, all of which were spot on. Thanks, Dan. Steve… June 24, 2013
Letters to the Editor Road needs upgrade before public access It is obvious that Animas View Drive is in need of upgrading. There are already many close calls between motorists,… June 22, 2013
Letters to the Editor Gun-control issue turns people into idiots I believe that each of us is entitled to a gun for self-protection, regardless of the Constitution, and I value… June 22, 2013