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Some truths about ‘The Tourism Effect’

First, why does the Herald have “The Tourism Effect“ column? It is a mouthpiece for Visit Durango to blab on about what a great job they do and how we would not have a decent life here witho...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Kudos for Southwest Life section

Thank you for the Southwest Life section of July 24-25. It was full of good articles, especially the one on the wolves. Marianne Pearlman Durango ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Refuse to tolerate river trail harassment

Our local river trail should be a place all feel safe to enjoy. Wednesday morning, as I was jogging on the trail near the Skate Park, a man verbally assaulted me at length and threatened me ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Why the ultimatum to vaccinate?

Why this rabid ultimatum to vaccinate America? One shot followed by another shot. Now we're warned there must be a third follow up shot. KRQE CBS Albuquerque, about a week ago reported side ...

DATE: Jul 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Rachel Brown is not a good fit for Durango

I completely agree with Mr. Corbeil (July 28, “Is Rachel Brown right for Durango?”) Rachel Brown is not a good fit for Durango. I have questioned her motives ever since she was hired. My in...

DATE: Jul 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Visit Durango looks bad in recent tourism column

Saturday’s “Tourism Effect” column (July 24, “Myth-busting Durango’s tourism industry“) is not a good look for Visit Durango. In it, Rachel Brown – executive director of the organization – ...

DATE: Jul 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

School board should include public in building transfer discussion

I was surprised by the lack of public participation involved in the potential sale of the historic Durango School District 9-R Administration Building (originally the high school) and Big Pi...

DATE: Jul 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Where is the real Grand Old Party?

Free speech is the backbone of democracy, but when Trump bleats his lies, he is harming this nation for his own gain. His loyal sheep will repeat these lies to others and to their children. ...

DATE: Jul 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

9-R school board violates bond vote with Miller proposal

Congratulations to Durango School District 9-R on passing the very large bond to help redevelop Miller Middle School on its existing site. It is amazing how well the community jumped on boa...

DATE: Jul 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

City Council should lower water rates

There is one thing that the City Council could do today to make living in Durango more affordable: Lower our water rates. Since 2017, the city’s water fund has grown from $11 million to an e...

DATE: Jul 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Judicial leniency endangers community

After reading the two recent articles concerning bail for Cordell Schneider and Jonah Barrett-Lesko, I have decided that our jail should be used to house the homeless. In Schneider’s case, ...

DATE: Jul 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Is Rachel Brown right for Durango?

I just read Rachel Brown’s July 24 column, “Myth-busting Durango’s tourism industry.” Many of you already know that she vigorously lobbied for the recent lodgers tax increase that would pum...

DATE: Jul 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

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Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs15001119Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School makes a tackle against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of the state playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Ellis Campbell of Durango High School battles for the ball while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)19682010The Durango High School bench looks on while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13922010jm@durangoherald.comLila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)15782010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14272010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School heads the ball for a goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)14292010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School saves a shot attempt by Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/ Durango Herald)18831500Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School celebrates her goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)15422010Lila Scherer-Sickler of Durango High School celebrates her goal against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)14862010Peyton Cioppa of Durango High School looks to pass the ball against Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)20771500Lia Schowalter of Durango High School fights through the Riverdale Ridge High School defense on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16822010Lilly Fitzpatrick clears the ball in front of goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)13662010A good-sized crowd was on hand cheering on Durango High School while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)12092010Lauren McClellan of Durango High School passes the ball while playing Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)16832010Goalie Ryne Neiman of Durango High School goes after a shot attempt by Riverdale Ridge High School on Saturday at DHS during the second round of playoffs. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)11191500
Photos: DHS girls soccer advances
Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs
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