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County causing business owners headaches

I just read the article "Bar and county clash" (Herald, Dec. 4). Once again the county officials are causing headaches for business owners. The owner of the Nugget Mountain Bar had to go to...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Join war on COVID-19, get vaccinated

The United States and the rest of the world are currently engaged in a war with COVID-19. Although we have won some battles with the disease, we are facing yet another battle with the omicro...

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

LWV denounces anti-Muslim rhetoric

The League of Women Voters of Colorado and Minnesota stand together to denounce the latest anti-Muslim hate and racist vitriol being expressed among our elected officials. Rep. Lauren Boeber...

DATE: Dec 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Boebert should consider common good

Listening to a recent episode of “The Engines of Our Ingenuity,” author Andrew Boyd gave a historical look at our coinage in the U.S. and how it represents our culture. He wrote: “Liberty. ...

DATE: Dec 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Gallery did not cancel event

In the article regarding a panel discussion on Indigenous mascots, the reporter did a thorough job of presenting all the history and various pieces of the puzzle, except it would have been ...

DATE: Dec 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

2 possible locations for pickleball courts

Durango is known as a outdoor, active and engaged community, and as such, it is a shame that one of the fastest growing sports worldwide is not a part of that. I am referring to the game of ...

DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Mercy provided excellent care

I recently had a hip replacement at Mercy Regional Medical Center. I cannot say enough good things about my surgeon, Dr. Paige Mallett, and the wonderful, caring staff. As everyone knows, t...

DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Dixie Melton exemplifies quality health care

The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for Southwest Colorado, and our health care providers deserve our gratitude and continued high regard for their hard work, ingenuity and perseverance...

DATE: Dec 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Keep DHS skiing tradition alive

Durango High School has a long tradition of being one of the best ski teams in the state. From the early days of racing under Dolph Kuss, Walt Jackson and Jerry Davis that produced Fort Lewi...

DATE: Dec 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thanks to the hardworking team at SASO

I’d like to take a moment to thank all of the hardworking staff members and volunteers at our local Sexual Assault Services Organization. Every year, but especially this year, they have been...

DATE: Dec 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Labor group supports return of powwows

The Western Colorado Trades and Labor Assembly is a proud sponsor of Native American Market Days and Native American Cultural Programs, and we honor the many contributions of Native American...

DATE: Dec 4, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lori Nightingale lived the Golden Rule

The recent headline in the Herald, “Good Samaritan critically injured in chain-reaction crash west of Durango,” immediately caught my attention. I was saddened and moved by the story of Lor...

DATE: Dec 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor