Opinion

Editorials

Obamacare kinks

Sweeping policy is a real-time experiment with many challenges

November 13, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Buy kids educational, American-made toys

Which brings me to my question: Why do parents cave in and buy so many cheap (mostly plastic, but not…

November 13, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Warming denier needs to check his sources

I’ll give you a hint: Go online and read the following article: “The Journal of Physicians and Surgeons: Ideology Trumps…

November 13, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Day-after statements should be ‘vox populi’

From that perspective, it is always ironic when, the day after a vote, elected officials lament a defeat of their…

November 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Encouraging literacy in an affordable way

We have enjoyed participation because we have fairly heavy foot traffic there. We have people who are exchanging books according…

November 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Life on Earth should not be political issue

Whether you believe in global warming or not, what’s the downside of working to reduce the amount of C02 in…

November 12, 2013

Editorials

Naval aid

Nuclear-powered delivery of U.S. help for Philippine typhoon victims

November 12, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Heed Kennedy’s advice and put country first

I was stationed in Alaska for 18 months, and the summers were awesome except for the mosquitoes. The winters were…

November 11, 2013

Editorials

Parole funding

Adequate resources essential for protecting communities

November 11, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Put energy toward making health care work

Our health-care system has not been good for my family. We pay $630 for catastrophic coverage. When we do have…

November 11, 2013

Letters to the Editor

On bags, accept that the majority has spoken

The voters have spoken, and the sooner that the minority can accept this fact, the sooner that we can all…

November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Raise minimum wage, poverty standards

What should be the standard of living in the United States? Do we want everyone to be able to live…

November 9, 2013

Editorials

Veterans Day

Remember and honor those who have sacrificed and served our country

November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Rec center can help keep joints healthy

Clark mentioned that physical activity and exercise are great to keep the joints mobile. One of the best activities for…

November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Voters showed too little support for teachers

The teachers in our public schools are the true heroes of our community, and they deserve so much more from…

November 9, 2013

Editorial Cartoons

Education Reform

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November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Many will go hungrier thanks to Tipton’s vote

You have already felt the reduction of a bare-bones diet by about 21 meals a month caused by the expiration…

November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

‘Home Depot’ bridge honors early explorer

Eleven years before the Dominguez-Escalante expedition, our area was visited by another Spanish explorer, Juan Maria Antonio de Rivera. Rivera…

November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Pot users should keep it to themselves

I propose Durango establishes a “pot zone” where all the shops, bars and any marijuana-related situations take place. I’d prefer…

November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Herald should drop once-a-month rule

After reading all three letters, it’s a puzzle as to how Harrigan came to the conclusion that conservative letter-writers are…

November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Obamacare: Lying leaders should resign

Both instances were over big events, although the first did not affect the folks, whereas the current deception affects all…

November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Look into dangerous lights near the mall

I received a summons for turning left into traffic. The lights turned red on my side, but the oncoming lights…

November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Talk to LPEA before trying to connect solar

We would also like to expand on the statement the story included from our public information officer regarding safety and…

November 9, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Bus driver’s courtesy evokes gratitude

Mary Jo Rakowski Bayfield

November 9, 2013