Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Durango police need community guidance

I feel they harass people accidentally speeding a few miles more than the limit or in a poorly marked school…

June 11, 2013

Editorials

Big Brother

recent revelations about phone data, Americans now know their privacy is gone

June 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Pot-eating dog should have been contained

Because there are many legal substances in compost heaps that are unhealthy for dogs, we need to protect our pets…

June 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Climate change real, clean energy cheaper

While it is correct that renewable energy is subsidized, there are also subsidies to fossil fuel suppliers. Thompson says climate…

June 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Council’s bag efforts won’t solve any problem

The proposed measure is purely symbolic so we can feel progressive, but the Chamber of Commerce members were 62 percent…

June 8, 2013

Editorials

Welcome, cyclists

the Rockies: Durangoans can serve and assist bicycle riders of all levels

June 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor

County blind to needs of the disabled

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds was recently informed that the La Plata County Building Department has closed…

June 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Connect downtown to economic ‘caboose’

Yes, the recently installed pedestrian surface crossing light there is a big improvement, but still breaches the oft-stated axiom of…

June 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Visitors come to Durango for its uniqueness

The letter to the editor from Martha Mason (June 6) notes some of our inadequacies in this area but also…

June 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Residents have right to personal privacy

I was walking home from a restaurant when a police officer pulled me over and falsely accused me of breaking…

June 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Obama administration incompetent, corrupt

Its highly doubtful that there will be a revelation that points the finger at Barack Obama blaming him for these…

June 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Vanquishing fantasy turns sour quickly

So off I went to our friendly, local hardware store to replace the batteries in my night-vision goggles. As I…

June 8, 2013

Editorials

Education reform

finance ballot measure will mean more and do more than increase taxes

June 8, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Create safe options for riders, equestrians

It is unfortunate that The Durango Herald chose to set aside this concept of community to write an article (June…

June 6, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Do not set single-use trail precedent

The beautiful, quiet trail near Junction Creek-Logchutes, would be modified to become a single-use bike speed/jump course. Access is at…

June 6, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Getting around Durango hard with disabilities

It is absolutely illegal to charge people with disabilities more than you charge other people. Private taxis are not exempt…

June 5, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Scott Tipton acting like reverse Robin Hood

Recent reports indicate that slashing SNAP funds, besides being heartless, would be an economic mistake. Moody’s Analytics suggests that every…

June 5, 2013

Editorials

Congress and education

measure aims to improve role of federal government, empower states

June 5, 2013

Editorials

Gas and oil influence

Lobbying has effect, but extent is uncertain

June 3, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Where are presidential thanks for the fallen?

“On behalf of the president of the United States, we thank you for their service and ultimate sacrifice to this…

June 3, 2013

Letters to the Editor

‘Feel-good’ laws interfere with sheriff’s job

The record Sheriff Schirard has established speaks for itself. He is no more a “Yosemite Sam” than Jim Fuge (Letters,…

June 3, 2013

Editorials

District 9-R

Cutting board offers advantages, but is unlikely to draw many more candidates

June 3, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Piece of paper not needed to establish ID

I grew up being told by family members that we are “just a Mexican Indian, we’re not real” because we…

June 2, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Make no mistake: IRS scandal is an attack

Never before in history has an agency (and maybe a couple of other arms) of the U.S. government been used…

June 2, 2013