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Opinion

Superhero poster unworthy of city resources

Please tell me that no city employee spent time on the clock and that no city resources were expended in the making of the “Superheroes” poster featured in the Herald (Aug. 26). ...

Wake up to tragic events bedeviling Egypt

Does anyone care about the happenings in Egypt? At this writing, 89 Coptic churches (Christian) have been burned to the ground. Coptic women are being raped, children are beaten ...

Source of Syrian weapons stash no mystery

On Aug. 25, breaking news reported that President Assad in Syria is responsible for the release of chemical weapons, to which thousands of victims were exposed. Many died, according to Docto...

Choosing death affects entire community

It’s so sad for the family of John Caldwell that he committed suicide by jumping in front of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge train. It is doubly sad that his mother took her life by wal...

Gun wackos asked to keep their distance

Colorado’s plainly irrational NRA-inspired gun extremists are now ranting histrionically to the effect that they want to form a separatist state, a new Colorado of sorts. Their d...

A welcome plan for the Bridge to Nowhere

An absolute genius idea was bantered about at a recent function I attended. Hire a movie company (one that might make “Fast and Furious” or “Terminator”) and have them blow up that waste-of...

Pick-up policy drives couple from recycling

I was happy to see the editorial regarding the collection of the recycling bins (Herald, Aug. 21). We live on the north end of Durango with an alley behind our home. Our trash is...

Doctor moves focus to pole walking

Many thanks to all who voted to make me the Reader’s Choice “Best Podiatrist.” It is really humbling and truly an honor; it has been 14 wonderful years of practicing here in Durango! However...

Some doctors see new Medicare patients

Having recently read Pamela Young’s letter to the editor (Herald, Aug. 20), I would like to correct her statement that “... no doctors in Durango are taking new patients who happen to be on ...

Critics miss facts, history of climate change

In George Thompson’s letter to the editor (Herald, Aug. 22) he states that, “President Obama claims that temperature are rising.” Sometimes, those writing about global climate issues, such a...

Story prompted hope that town can help

When I read the story about a young woman facing attempted murder charges it made my heart heavy (Herald, Aug. 15). This woman felt like she had no choice, but to end her life an...

Include the Herald in city’s war on shoppers

Note to Durango City Council: I believe the council is really on to something regarding the plastic-bag tax. However, why draw the line with the major commercial outlets in Duran...
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