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Vaccines have eradicated many diseases

In the weekend edition (Feb. 5-6, letters), L. Papineau of Durango claimed that mainstream media fail to provide “genuine science” to support the “dogma” of pandemic control offered by gover...

DATE: Feb 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The Republican Party has lost its way

My main reason for this letter is the utter shock and disbelief that the Republican National Committee has sunk to such a level as to call the insurrection on Jan. 6 legitimate political dis...

DATE: Feb 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Unaffiliated voters can vote in GOP primary

Here’s a call out to all unaffiliated voters in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District: Vote in the Republican primary in June to nominate a Republican candidate for U.S. representative not n...

DATE: Feb 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Speak out to stop hijacking of Medicare

Medicare, the cherished health care of senior citizens, faces a challenging financial future. According to CBO projections, Medicare spending as a total of federal spending will rise from 10...

DATE: Feb 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Ascent should not be publicly funded

I strongly agree with the main point of the Herald editorial (Feb. 2) supporting the School District 9-R board decision to not expedite the review of Ascent Academy’s charter school applicat...

DATE: Feb 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Ukraine has a complicated history

Mr. de Soto must have been reading a history book authored by Vladimir Putin (letters, Feb. 2) when he falsely claims that Ukraine has been part of Russia since the 1300s except for the year...

DATE: Feb 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mask letter cited study incorrectly

A recent letter (Herald, Jan. 29) “cites” a Brown University study and implores the Durango 9-R school board to end classroom masks because "mask-wearing is lowering our children's cognitive...

DATE: Feb 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Families with kids at Purple Cliffs need emergency shelter

I drive by the homeless camp a few times a week. Last week, I noticed children, including a little girl 4 or 5 years old. She was dressed in a yellow long-sleeved shirt and pants. I know the...

DATE: Feb 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

I will vote against Boebert in primary

I am beyond embarrassed that Lauren Boebert is representing me in Congress. My career has included a host of political campaigns. When asked what an electable modern candidate looks like, I...

DATE: Feb 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Is there science behind COVID-19 dogma?

As the COVID-19 episode enters its third year, citizens are beginning to wonder, how did we get here and what is this all about. Is there any kind of genuine science behind the dogma which i...

DATE: Feb 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Primaries a critical time to vote

Primaries are a critical time to vote, as both parties put forward their candidates for the November election. Becoming an independent allows you to help both Republicans and Democrats selec...

DATE: Feb 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Rep. Boebert photo was embarrassing

I must admit I am not a Twitter user, nor do I have an account. But what I read about it and see what is posted, I find truly banal. Some however is embarassing. Like the photo of Ms. Boeber...

DATE: Feb 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor