Opinion

Letters: ‘Chief’ offends a lot of us – take it down

Co-owner of Toh-Atin Antonia Clark was quoted in the Herald saying, “He looks like a lot of the people we…

June 26, 2020

Letters: Elway could carry Kaepernick’s message

At what point will former San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick be forgiven for taking a knee to protest police…

Letters: White opinions about sign do not count

Your previous article about the Toh-Atin Gallery “chief” sign limited its inquiry about whether the statue should be taken down…

Letters: Sign stands for artistic uplift, not racism

As a young man,I worked in close proximity to Clark over a period of several years. I also came to…

Our view: Done with Oñate

2020, praising Custer makes as much sense as ... celebrating Juan de Oñate

Letters: Grandfather hot springs into its glory

Now I read the local bureaucracy is trying to stifle and micromanage a historical and wonderful spot in your town…

June 24, 2020

Letters: The city should be lowering water rates

Councilor Chris Bettin is committed to high rates and had the audacity to contend that council is doing a disservice…

June 24, 2020

Our view: We support the mask rule

to wear a mask at some times in some places is not the end of liberty

June 24, 2020

Letters: Scott Tipton doesn’t care about our kids

This is when 20 little kids were slaughtered in the Sandy Hook shooting. Although I’m a long time elk hunter,…

June 23, 2020

Our view: ‘Chief’ had his day

It’s high time to address this gallery sign – and, we hope, retire it

June 23, 2020

Our view: You say you want a revolution

Jacques Mallet du Pan, 1799.James Heath, John Francis Rigaud/Bibliothèque Nationale de France This is so often repeated and apparently shown…

Letters: Why do we even need a planning board?

Townhomes are attached to other townhomes. Detached townhomes are called houses. With the proposed priority on affordability, the townhomes run…

Letters: Matt Salka has my vote for commission

I left this first encounter very impressed with this young man who had taken the time to listen intently to…

Letters: These orders are for everyone’s safety

During World War II, people along the West Coast were told to turn off their lights at night for security…

Letters: Council should strengthen mask rule

Much as I appreciate my liberties, I am also aware of the responsibilities to the countless hands which hold us…

June 21, 2020

Letters: Congress, advance this Alzheimer’s bill

Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. As Colorado’s population ages, our state is expected to see a…

June 21, 2020

Letters: It is time to unmask the fear gripping us

As a community, we pride ourselves on our unique downtown experience, but I believe the unintended consequences of the mask…

June 20, 2020

Letters: Racial justice connected to health care

While Medicare ended legal health segregation, today, there is still inequality in both health coverage and outcomes between whites and…

June 20, 2020

Letters: Letting LPEA tell half-truths is unfair

The reporter asked me questions about LPEA and I answered them as openly and honestly as I could. In its…

Our view: These partnerships stink

Donations to Colorado governor’s office get a fresh look from Denver TV news

Letters: What’s become of all the Republicans?

The Great Emancipator broke ranks with the prevailing Whig party and led our nation through a tragic war to advance…

Letters: We would all benefit with Porter-Norton

Marsha has reached out to Coloradoâ€™s secretary of state in support of extending the deadline for the petition process for…

Letters: I’m grateful for the city mask ordinance

The best reasoning for such a difficult if necessary precaution was provided by the Trump White House itself when Coronavirus…