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Letters to the Editor

Letters: Not one person was injured by a wolf

I served as a park ranger in Yellowstone from 1980 to 1997, and I led hundreds of people afield to…

October 30, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Weâ€™re building a beautiful wall in Colorado

We are building a big, beautiful wall in Colorado. A big blue wall! See you in 2020. Leah Karotkin Durango

October 30, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Support President Trump’s Colorado wall!

For far too long, we have allowed residents of other states to come to Colorado and purchase real estate without…

October 30, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Council’s budget scrutiny a good thing

However, it does show why the City Council’s more deliberate, questioning budget process should be welcomed. This is not to…

October 30, 2019

Editorials

Our view: Colorado mammal fossils tell story of plucky ancestors

Colorado fossil finds tell the story of our plucky mammalian ancestors

October 30, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Letters: Too many excuses for not vaccinating in Colorado

This statistic is important because as an airborne virus, measles has a high contagion rate. Measles causes a rash, fever…

October 28, 2019

Editorials

Our view: Rewarding Colorado ranchers who do it right

du1-i-syn A descendant of German immigrants, Leopold grew up roaming in Iowa woods and in time was graduated from the…

October 28, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Vote Stephanie Moran, an experienced educator, for school board

She is an excellent educator of 40 years and both of her sons graduated from Durango High School. We are…

October 28, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Yes on CC, so Colorado can catch up

Colorado continues to fall short in its investment in basic services. As a result, our roads and bridges fall into…

October 27, 2019

Letters to the Editor

LPEA must exit Tri-State on the double

Delta Montrose Electric will be free next year, and LPEA, seeking independence now, shares similar topography – high mountains, leading…

October 26, 2019

Letters to the Editor

It’s just thug life with President Trump

One might think that between now and the election, he might want to try to project an image of someone…

October 26, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Opening Durango library on Sundays is crucial

Closing of the Durango Public Library was one of many sacrifices made in the wake of the economic crunch of…

October 25, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Support Durangoâ€™s Creative District

Though a mouthful, the Creative District effort was developed through community-wide, grassroots efforts, through 29 meetings, 686 individual engagements and…

October 25, 2019

Editorials

Endorsements ’19: 6D breathes new life into libraries

vote on 6D breathes new life into Fort Lewis Mesa and Sunnyside libraries

October 25, 2019

Letters to the Editor

It’s time to support Pine River library

At the center is our library. It’s an award-winning gathering place with a librarian recognized for her achievements. The library…

October 24, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Grateful for the care we got at Mercy

The staff went beyond the call of duty to diagnose and treat a rare, and sometimes fatal, disease. After a…

October 24, 2019

Letters to the Editor

They’re pulling a fast one, vote No on CC

Ballot Proposition CC is an effort by the state Legislature to eliminate the TABOR amendment. For those that may not…

October 24, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Durango’s stone age: Vagrants in caves

I’m guessing not all were happy with the new location. A 10-minute walk to a bus stop! Oh my, how…

October 24, 2019

Editorials

Our view: In Colorado, it’s contraception for the win

abortion wars have been long but Colorado and the nation are winning

October 24, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Stephanie Moran is quiet and skilled

I have served on the board with Stephanie for the past year and greatly appreciate her contributions to our community.…

October 24, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Paging Cathy Metz: Remove this tree

Parks and Rec Director Cathy Metz was asked to cut this tree down in late 2015 and 2016. She won’t…

October 23, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Herald should dump progressive, irrelevant columns

Today, the population is around 57,000 and the Herald’s circulation is a touch over 7,000, including about 1,500 online subscribers.…

October 22, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Durango city councilors are disrespecting the budget process

The proposed $300 million for Parks and Rec she references is the master plan that details community values and priorities…

October 22, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Herald endorsed the wrong school board candidate

In my opinion, Kristin Smith is a much better choice because she brings with her some key ingredients that are…

October 22, 2019