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Opinion

‘Say no to improper zoning changes’

Having been out of town for the last couple of months, I was horrified to see the logging operation at the entrance to Lebanon Road in Cortez. I am informed that this operation was initiated...

‘One-sided reporting ruining state, country’

Great article on Wednesday with the headline “Nonprofit initiates shift from political extremism,” about the group called Restore the Balance. The Durango Herald could move toward more moder...

‘Protect final resting place’

Thank you for the excellent article on historic graves in the Animas City Cemetery. Ruth Lambert and Mona Charles have done important work documenting the history of the cemetery, the placem...

‘Remember Paraquat on marijuana?

To the letter writer who was exposed without consent to Roundup weedkiller. Well, here’s one for you. Remember in the late 1970s and the war against drugs, specifically against the Mexico ma...

The Herald ‘amplified perceived conflict’

Recent coverage of the Midtown Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity planning failed to note the broad public support for these improvements. Instead, The Durango Herald amplified a...

Don’t like ‘implication’ Dems anti-business

On Friday, Colorado Competitive Council Executive Director Rachel Beck was quoted as saying to the Durango Chamber of Commerce that “extreme politics are harming small business through bills...

‘Biased, misleading’ on wilderness climbing

I’m writing in response to the biased and misleading Writers on the Range guest column by Dana Johnson, regarding wilderness climbing. Firstly, she completely mischaracterizes the Protecting...

‘Let’s stop honking horns, complaining’

I have always felt at home in Durango. When we first moved here in 1994, I was pleasantly surprised that everyone I passed on the street smiled and waved to me. Folks I didn’t know acknowled...

‘Does e-bike rebate program pay for helmet?’

The article on Page 1 of The Durango Herald and online in The Journal on Friday is great, but something is missing in the photo. The image accompanying “Program aims to provide eco-friendly,...

‘Exposed to toxic weedkillers without consent’

My dogs and I like to hike on the paved trail in the Three Springs area. When we arrived on Tuesday for our daily hike, I noticed a worker applying Roundup to the thistle along the trail. Th...

‘Fix of taxing ultra rich will not work’

The Durango Herald’s recent editorial, “Debt debacle came too close to losing too much.” I would certainly agree, this country can not afford to default on our national debt. However, th...

Gaetz in Durango will ‘widen political divide’

I am a longtime resident of Durango. I just had a great meet-up with old friends for coffee, all long-time residents of La Plata County. We are all old guys with various backgrounds and diff...
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