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‘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...

‘Encourage support of Mercy Hospital’

I write this as an individual. I share the feelings expressed by the doctors and supported by the editorial on Friday, June 2, regarding tubal surgeries being discontinued at Centura Mercy H...

Eliminate taxes on beetle-kill products

The smokey haze from wildfires that has been lingering over Western Slope skies for the past two weeks, is a reminder that our own beetle-kill fueled fire season is upon us. More than 834 mi...

With ice, vehicles can’t stop on hill

Looking for a solution to fix the intersection of Florida Road, East Third Avenue and 15th Street is surely going to be complicated by not being able to stop the continuous, nonstop flow of ...

‘Truth, character doesn’t mean squat’

Okay, it’s now obvious. The most corrupt, lying, self-indulgent, ignorant, treasonous, sexual predator to ever have the honor of being the U.S. president is now at the top of the heap in his...

‘Vote for Luschen’ for LPEA board

If you have not yet voted in the La Plata Election Association election, please do. Ballots must be dropped off by Wednesday, June 7. Every vote matters and these elections often come down t...

Winner in debt ceiling drama? ‘Nobody’

The drama in the nation’s capitol is over for now. The House voted in favor of raising the debt ceiling, thus ending the financial threat briefly. Who was the winner regarding this national ...

‘Question priorities’ at the Herald

One has to question the priorities of the staff at The Durango Herald when it chose to feature a story about the drag scene in Durango above the fold and relegate a story on the sacrifice of...

Editorial cartoon: Trophy for showing up

Red River violence ‘cautionary tale’

The recent events in Red River – murder and terrorizing gun violence caused by warring motorcycle gangs – caused me to reflect on Durango’s vibrant Main Avenue. My family has enjoyed Durango...

‘Help somebody; you’ll both be glad’

Help somebody; you’ll be glad you did. Carry groceries, tutor a kid. A storm-damaged house could use repair. Left or right, just show you care. Don’t shoot at folks, That’s bad and it’s sad....
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