Opinion

An invitation to true civility and dialogue

Response to Rhys Schrock letter (Herald, Nov. 29): Rhys, your letter reveals deep frustration, but it misses the core of my message. Civility and constructive dialogue are not partisan ideal...

Empty buildings make great homeless shelters

There are several empty buildings on Camino del Rio. The homeless shelter is outdated and far too small to be of much use. Why not encourage building owners to donate or fund use of the buil...

Why deport undocumented workers?

Did you know that half the farmworkers who grow and pick America’s fruits and vegetables are undocumented? Did you know a fourth of workers who process meat, fish and poultry are also? Did y...

Two sides of solar implementation

Congratulations, 9-R. Installing solar panels on parking lots at six schools will save the district 58% on energy costs over two decades, according to the Herald. Properly sited over paved p...

‘He should be in jail’

In 1920, H.L. Mencken wrote, “on some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.” A ...

Plea for constructive dialogue falls flat

Response to Hope Scheppelman’s letter (Herald, Nov. 27): Hope, you call for civility and a need for constructive dialogue. You claim to abhor personal attacks and character accusations. What...

Not quite protecting democracy

In the last election cycle, a number of La Plata County Democrats wrote letters to the editor claiming that they were protecting democracy. Not quite true. In fighting at the state level to ...

Thanks for words of encouragement

To whomever recently wrote the many encouraging and uplifting words in sidewalk chalk on the river walk between the library and pedestrian bridge, thank you. I needed that! Derrick Marti...

No excuses for unprofessional people, practices

I am appalled upon reading the forensic auditor’s statements regarding Visit Durango as presented by the city and the Herald in print on Nov. 24. As an auditor with more than 25 years exper...

Addressing the America First Agenda and the need for constructive dialogue

Response to Steve Self’s letter to the editor titled “We must defy sellout” (Friday, Nov. 22): Steve, while it’s no surprise that you, as a registered Democrat, oppose President Donald Trum...

Something we can all get behind

I believe that one bipartisian bill that all of us (maybe not the big corporations) could agree on is that there should be no Christmas advertising, sales, incentives, promotions, specials, ...

Who are the homeless?

I have interacted with homeless folks for several years. I have listened to community talk and I have read the Herald reports of community comments about homeless. As a licensed psychologis...
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