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Children should wear masks to school

I was shocked to read that a medical professional, a doctor, argued against our children wearing masks at school this fall. The overwhelming majority of health care professionals recommend c...

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

Thanks to the Rainmaker, plus another request

I would like to thank the Rainmaker for being so generous with my request for monsoon rains. Maybe it could be put on the calendar as a regular event? I have one more favor I would like to ...

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

Fire district in downtown would destroy historic roots

Why does the fire district’s new concrete campus belong right in the center of historic downtown Durango? Are we trying to destroy our own historic roots? Why do some fear the influx of hor...

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

Boebert, unqualified, should resign office

It is amazing and unfortunate that Rep. Lauren Boebert continues to reveal her immaturity and ignorance regarding the position of a United States representative, in which she serves, in addi...

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

Taggers use Hebrew, Star of David

The colorful images documenting “Taggers Hit Prominent Places” on the front page of the July 30 Durango Herald feature a Star of David as well as several Hebrew letters spelling “Shalom,” th...

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

Use all science to make COVID-19 decisions

We have been told that Durango schools won’t be normal unless 70% of the eligible population in our county have been fully vaccinated. We are currently at 65% and that number doesn’t appear ...

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

Why not make a pill version of a COVID-19 vaccine?

Think about all of the U.S. government sponsored COVID-19 injectables that have a short shelf life once out of refrigeration and are thrown away because millions turn their nose up at gettin...

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

What has Lauren Boebert done for you?

Rep. Lauren Boebert’s (R-District 3) voting record is confounding and Colorado voters are losing patience with someone seen as more focused on her own celebrity than her constituents. To sa...

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

9-R should hold hearings on sale of historic building

I consider support of public schools to be a community and personal responsibility. Consequently, as a community member, I was very disappointed to learn that at a single school board meetin...

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

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

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Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango30001501About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001908About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001722About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001901About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. 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(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001994Denny Finn wears a tank he constructed during the “No Kings” march and rally on Saturday at Buckley Park in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001787Ann Markward welcomes more than 2,000 people on Saturday during the “No Kings” march and rally in Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001659About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 15001694About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002404About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. 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(Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30001811About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002203Calvin Bufkin, 5, works on a sign during the “No Kings” march and rally on Saturday at Buckley Park in Durango. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) 30002032About 2,600 people took to the streets on Saturday in a “No Kings” march and rally, making their way up Main Avenue from College Drive to Buckley Park. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)
Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango
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