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Paging Cathy Metz: Remove this tree

If you take the time to drive by the new Water Reclamation Plant, take a look at the one tree standing alone at the south end of the soccer field (in the middle you can’t miss it, it looks l...

DATE: Oct 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Herald should dump progressive, irrelevant columns

When I moved to Durango almost 30 years ago, the population in La Plata County was about 32,000 people and the Herald’s circulation was 12,000-plus readers. Today, the population ...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Durango city councilors are disrespecting the budget process

I agree, as most of Durango would, that careful consideration of a $94 million annual budget is “noble,” but Jackie Caudill conflates the July 2019 update to the Parks, Open Space, Trails an...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Herald endorsed the wrong school board candidate

I disagree with The Durango Herald’s endorsement of incumbent Stephanie Moran for the Durango 9-R School Board District B seat. In my opinion, Kristin Smith is a much better choic...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Lack of warning on 550 is ridiculous – and rude

Wouldn’t it be the right thing to do to advise drivers that line painting will be commencing smack dab in the middle of the afternoon at approximately 5 mph for the entire stretch of 550 Nor...

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Gardner, Tipton not real Republicans

My sentiments lie with the economic philosophy of Democrats, principally because the system has become increasingly rigged in favor of the rich and very rich, whose after-tax wealth has grea...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Climate activists: Check your privilege

Climate change is a real issue that requires complex solutions to address. However, finger wagging and protesting are not those solutions. In fact, I’d say those arguing that worldview are s...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Hooray for the Zinks and wetlands expansion

Kudos to Patti and the late Ed Zink for restoring 50 acres of wetlands on their property and gaining approval to expand the essential ecosystem another 15 acres. Positive news on...

DATE: Oct 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

City must increase efforts on warming

Great news: Durango city residents’ demands for climate action recently inspired our City Council to pass a climate resolution. Hundreds of residents’ comments to Durango’s city m...

DATE: Oct 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

We’re all in Trump’s upside-down land

President Trump tells California to not improve its air quality. Then he tells the state to improve its air quality. Don’t do something, he says, but then do that exact thing. Stop, he says,...

DATE: Oct 20, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

Do we really need more noise, pollution?

Regarding “ Minnie Gulch near Silverton is this trail. Minnie Gulch is a spectacular and beautiful place. It is home to blankets of wildflowers, pikas, unspoiled alpine tundra and wonderful...

DATE: Oct 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor

No good reason to restrict e-bike use

My wife and I bought electric-assist mountain bikes last year. We have ridden them over 1,000 miles on trails and dirt roads. They allow us to get plenty of exercise and go farther than we n...

DATE: Oct 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor