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Boebert’s ‘No’ votes make no sense

If one was on the subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States, why would one cast a vote against the Protecting Indian Tribes From Scams Act? Why would one vote against the Car...

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Timing of Tri-State op-ed is more than ironic

I have to admit I find it more than slightly ironic that the fine op-ed, “Tri-State CEO Touts Co-Ops’ Clean Energy Transition“ written by CEO Duane Highley should magically appear in our est...

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Americans have been ‘played’ when it comes to pandemic

For about one and a half years we’ve been bombarded by hysteria; changing edicts put forth by certain members of Congress, magically impervious to COVID-19; lies about its origin now finally...

DATE: Jun 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

30x30 plan is necessary for our future existence

30x30 is a plan to conserve a minimum of 30% of all lands and waters worldwide by 2030. Americans are ready to commit to this goal. Four out of five voters nationwide favor the 30x30 plan. ...

DATE: Jun 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Thanks to commission for opposing Initiative 16

I am thankful to our county commissioners for opposing the PAUSE Ballot Initiative 16. They have definitely put the people in La Plata County first. The ranchers and farmers in this area ha...

DATE: Jun 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

COVID-19 isn’t over; Delta variant threatens

The pandemic is not over. The new Delta variant is coming to America, and it attacks young people who have not been vaccinated. Please have this information about Delta on the front page. W...

DATE: Jun 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Let’s rename Durango ‘Telluride South’

A couple of months ago, reader Ann Emigh offered her adroit critique (March 4, “Just say ‘No’ to developing Hillcrest Golf Course”) on discussions to develop Hillcrest Golf Course. It's as...

DATE: Jun 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Urge Congress to support American Jobs Plan

President Joe Biden has laid out a bold plan to create millions of jobs while protecting our lands, air, water and environment for generations to come. It’s called the American Jobs Plan. If...

DATE: Jun 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Herald Community Meeting is June 25

Durango area residents who are interested in talking about the Herald’s FOCUS 2021 editorial topics and other issues of the day are invited to join Opinion Editor Hollis Walker at noon Frida...

DATE: Jun 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Gratitude for firefighters, law enforcement during fire this week

I left work early on Wednesday, June 16, when I was notified of the wildfire that had erupted a few miles from our house. As I quickly drove home, I had an incredible view of the growing plu...

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Donate to Humane Society at box

Our names are Maeve Daley and Olivia Slingerland. We wanted to give a word of thanks to the people who have gone by Bank of Colorado and already put some money in the donation box we made fo...

DATE: Jun 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Allow ballot audits to show whether election was legitimate

During the 2020 national election, many states changed their rules, reportedly because of the pandemic, so that enormous numbers of mail-in ballots were mailed to residents of some states. A...

DATE: Jun 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor