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October 23, 2017

Editorials

Economic summit: 11th annual focuses on growing our local economy, leadership and partnerships

11th annual focuses on growing our local economy, leadership and partnerships

October 23, 2017

Editorials

Local election: Emergency preparedness, school board essential community services to support

du1-i-syn Outside Durango, in DFPD’s 325-square mile service area that runs from the top of Coal Bank Pass to the…

October 21, 2017

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October 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Vote yes for our first responders

Close to home, we witnessed how their amazing efforts led to containment of the Lightner Creek Fire. What we don’t…

October 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Vote ‘yes’ so DFPD meets its challenges

No one likes taxes. In this case, however, it is justified, as public safety is vital to a thriving community.…

October 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Empathy and our criminal justice system

Kristof spoke of the “empathy gap.” I embraced it. Perhaps I have not taken the time to investigate the circumstances…

October 21, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Yes, kneeling is disrespectful to our flag

National anthem: “all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the…

October 20, 2017

Editorials

Community Concert Hall: 20th anniversary to showcase talented local musicans and a world-class star

du1-i-syn In celebration of its 20 years serving the college and the community-at-large, the Concert Hall is hosting two events…

October 20, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Turn the tide against deadly gun violence

A madman with firearms, another domestic terrorist, wanted to take out everyone on the baseball field. No one was murdered,…

October 20, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Larry Gross, thank you for family history

du1-i-syn Not only is it exceptionally well written, its message is an important wake-up call for our country. In one…

October 20, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Register, and then vote for Newcomer

You can do that easily by going to www.govotecolorado.com and visiting the secretary of state’s website. Secondly, the school board…

October 20, 2017

Letters to the Editor

President Trump should try putting others first

When he should be consoling the families of soldiers killed defending our country, he pities himself for having to make…

October 19, 2017

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October 19, 2017

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Lake Nighthorse: Residents need to agree on a vision for recreation before the gates swing open

STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald – Lake Nighthorse’s current amenities include a parking lot, bathroom, and boat ramp on the east side…

October 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Open letter to Sanders and McConnell

How dare you talk to us citizens like we are idiots, saying that, “This is not the time!” So, if…

October 18, 2017

Letters to the Editor

I am parting ways with the newspaper

What have I learned over the years? The only thing sustainable in Colorado is the Democrats’ thirst for more of…

October 18, 2017

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October 18, 2017

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LPCHS forfeiting revenue, failing mission

du1-i-syn When talking with Humane Society staff and patrolling officers, they admitted that they are not asking dog owners to…

October 18, 2017

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October 17, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Ruddell: Local First petition is misguided

du1-i-syn In its language, this petition does not define any possible path forward on how local businesses would accomplish this,…

October 17, 2017

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Antiquities Act: Bishop bill would enable administration to reduce size of national monuments

In this May 9, 2017, file photo, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke rides a horse in the new Bears Ears National…

October 16, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Support DFPD for services we count on

In the course of fall 2016 and winter and spring of 2017, our family was in need of the DFPD…

October 16, 2017

Letters to the Editor

Why bring up Bill and Monica again?

Isnâ€™t it time to stop bringing up Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky again? Gerald Sheldon Durango

October 16, 2017