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On bags, accept that the majority has spoken

As a lifelong Durango resident, I am pleased with the elimination of the proposed “bag tax.” During my formative years in Durango, such a ridiculous idea would not have become an issue. I re...

Raise minimum wage, poverty standards

Americans should be outraged and disgusted that the national minimum wage is $7.25. All Americans, even those making more than minimum wage, should be speaking on behalf of our workers and a...

Many will go hungrier thanks to Tipton’s vote

To the hungry children, the elderly, the disabled and the low-wage workers trying to feed a family in the 3rd Congressional District: Scott Tipton has a surprise for you! You have...

‘Home Depot’ bridge honors early explorer

I enjoyed the story about Franciscan friars Francisco Antanasio Dominguez and Silvestre Velez de Escalante (Herald, Nov. 4). Thanks for an interesting and well-written article. When discussi...

Pot users should keep it to themselves

I support others’ rights to use medical marijuana, but I would like my right to smoke-free air protected. I have to close my windows because I can smell the pot smoke from the house next doo...

Herald should drop once-a-month rule

For the life of me, I can’t figure out what was the point of Maurice Harrigan’s letter (Herald, Nov. 3.) He referenced Robert Goodrich’s Oct. 16 letter that, in turn, referenced David Ryan’s...

Obamacare: Lying leaders should resign

A little over 39 years ago, the president of the United States resigned from office for deceiving and lying to the citizens of the country. Now, we have a president who has deceived and lied...

Look into dangerous lights near the mall

I want to see if there can be an investigation into the lights on Camino del Rio across from the Durango Mall. I was almost killed recently in a wreck involving my family and a tour bus. ...

Talk to LPEA before trying to connect solar

La Plata Electric Association would like to thank the Herald for the story about the new Solarize La Plata program (Herald, Oct. 24). LPEA supports the Solarize efforts and looks forward to ...

Bus driver’s courtesy evokes gratitude

For the month of November, many people are making daily notes of gratitude. It’s amazing how we can shift our view of our world when we choose to see the good, the positive and be in a state...

Brown’s candidacy brings back bad memories

J. Paul Brown’s recent announcement of his candidacy for State House District 59 brings back plenty of memories I would have been happy to forget. Does anyone else remember the bear hunting ...

Cabins were only access for disabled people

I have been renting at Five Branches RV park for the last five years. My stays have been from as short as one month to as long as the entire season. The reason for my choice was the availabi...
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