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‘Don’t be fooled by Ascent’s language’

Appreciate the editorial from Wednesday. I speak for thousands of true public teachers across Colorado and the nation – with delight, relief and gratitude that the Colorado state board of ed...

‘Turner a refreshing choice’

Independent Jack Turner is a refreshing choice for county commissioner. Born and raised in Durango, Turner is a businessman, a family man and brings a new perspective to the county commissio...

Frisch will ‘foster civility’

I was born and raised in Cortez and although I have not lived there for many years, I keep an eye on what is happening in my hometown. I was stunned in 2020 when Scott Tipton lost the Republ...

Medicare, Social Security at risk

Before you vote in the midterms, you should know that if Republicans take control of the House, they are planning to cut Medicare and Social Security. I am retired and enjoy the benefits of ...

Prepaid mail-in ballots worth it

Mail-in ballots are a wonderful way to lower the barrier to voting. Sending them out with prepaid postage would be an affordable to way to lower it even further. Giving people with a lot on ...

Griswold ‘get-it-done’ stateswoman

Regarding Jena Griswold, our extraordinary incumbent secretary of state, I’m in favor of both more lengthy, well-documented letters to the editor and quick-read opinions. My bottom line – I ...

McLachlan ‘makes lives better’

For anyone who prides themselves on voting for the person and not the party, there is no easier vote this election than a vote for Barbara McLachlan. She has been remarkably successful in sp...

Prop FF for students, food systems

Many families are having a tough time putting food on the table, but the fact is that some Coloradans are more likely to experience food insecurity than others. A study from the Colorado Hea...

‘Naive fools’ may vote for Frisch

Prior to my return to Grand Junction, I used to attend National Rifle Association board of directors meetings. One incident is relevant to Western Colorado voters: the resignation of John Di...

Boebert ‘accomplished nothing’

It’s fun to watch Lauren Boebert on social media “Owning the Libs.” Turns out, that’s all she has accomplished – angry entertainment. She’s so busy opposing everything, she has accomplished ...

Nonprofits must ‘clean up’ trash

I often fish the Animas River and returned to the river below the former transient/homeless camp at Purple Cliffs after more than a year of avoiding this section of the river. The refuse in ...

No on 2A, a ‘no-lose’ choice

Vote no on 2A. On the same day The Durango Herald supported taking money from the citizens and giving it to the city for housing, the Herald reported that the Colorado attorney general state...
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