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The ‘Chief’ is a relic; it must be removed

We support the campaign to remove the “Chief.” In the U.S., deep-seated beliefs stem from centuries of Western history. The full scope of this story includes conquering and colonizing people...

DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Public meeting about new fire station needed

The fire department’s plan to use the old high school and arts and science building is a “no brainer” a recent letter writer to the Herald expressed. I’d like to respectfully disagree with t...

DATE: Jan 24, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Base health decisions on sound science

To paraphrase a former U.S. ambassador, “You are entitled to your own opinion, but not to your own facts.” The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that many of the so-called “facts” that have bee...

DATE: Jan 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Universal system would lower health care costs

Colorado has among the highest health care costs in the country. According to a recent analysis by the Colorado School of Public Health, those costs would be reduced significantly by switchi...

DATE: Jan 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

A reality check on Jan. 6 at U.S. Capitol

Mike Sigman and Dennis Pierce have weighed in from the wings on Jan. 6, so, a reality weight to counter Styrofoam dumbbells. One sandwiches white-bread tropes between weak condemnations of w...

DATE: Jan 23, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Charter school could close opportunity gap

A chance to “provide the best academic success and proficiency outcome to our schools, students and staff” (Durango School District 9-R board resolution on diversity, equity and inclusion, a...

DATE: Jan 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Get the COVID-19 vaccine and booster

Congratulations to all who have had the vaccination and booster, and sad that I have heard that people who have died from not getting the shot are helping Social Security and Medicare. Check...

DATE: Jan 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

The ‘Big Lie’ needs to be put to rest

Am I the only one delighted in seeing Mike Sigman eat his words? Yes indeed, sedition is a charge now levied against one Stuart Rhodes, a graduate of Yale Law, along with 10 others. There wi...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We must condemn religious bigotry

A terrorist last week seized hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. Religiously motivated hate crimes are on the rise, with assaults on Jews exceeding those on Muslims or other minor...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Charter application should go through 9-R

Ascent Classical Academy is asking the school board to review its application outside the normal state-dictated window for charter applications in August, and also asking to be chartered thr...

DATE: Jan 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Camino del Rio traffic island is dangerous

The Colorado Department of Transportation has a very serious flaw on one of its new “traffic calming islands” on Camino del Rio. I drive a full-size pickup, nothing special. Driving north, ...

DATE: Jan 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

9-R should act on charter school application

Wow, there are already over 450 Expressions of Interest for the new Ascent Classical Academy charter school that parents want to open in 9-R! These parents want a back-to-basics, traditional...

DATE: Jan 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor